Is the BMW 1 Series powerful enough for highway driving?

It features a 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo engine with 48V mild-hybrid tech, producing 170 hp. For buyers considering the BMW 1 Series, that matters because it affects how easy the car is to live with, whether for commuting, family use, long-distance driving or ownership costs. The useful way to read this is not as an isolated specification, but as a clue to how the car will feel in real daily use.