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New 1 Series
13/09/2011

New 1 Series

This Saturday the 17th September, Stephen James will launch the new BMW 1 Series with revised engines, more striking design, roomier cabin and improved technology.

 

While this model may mark the entry point to BMW ownership, the German firm hasn’t cut any corners. Not only is it roomier than before, it’s cheaper to run, too, thanks to a new range of engines – including a 116d that will arrive next year, with 74mpg and 99g/km of CO2. This will be the first BMW to drop below the 100g/km barrier, and give exemption from road tax. It will be a hit with company car drivers and private buyers who are keen to cut their tax bills.

 

The first difference you will notice is the front with the large ‘kidney shaped’ front grille and with bigger lights on the front and back. This latest edition has grown in most dimensions over the first 1-series: it is 85mm longer overall, and sits 30mm longer. Front and rear tracks grow by 51mm and 72mm respectively. BMW has kept the height identical but found 17mm extra width and delivers 21mm more rear legroom. Luggage grows 30 litres to 360 litres with the seats up, and 1200 litres with the seats down. 

 

The New 1 Series is more eco-friendly, with reduced CO2 emissions and improved economy across the range. This is helped with Auto Start Stop technology, which is now standard in both manual and automatic versions. There are five variants available at launch: two petrol engined-models, and three diesels.

 

The 118d and 120d use the same 2.0-litre diesel engine, but produce 143bhp and 184bhp respectively. Even though the more powerful version promises 0-62mph in 7.2 seconds, its CO2 output is as low as 119g/km, while fuel economy is 65mpg.

Completing the range is a new generation of twin-turbocharged direct-injection 1.6-litre petrol engines – available as the 118i with 170bhp and the 116i with 136bhp. For the first time in this class, the 1-Series is available with an optional eight-speed auto. As well as offering smooth, quick shifts, the new gearbox promises stronger efficiency than the manual models.

There are two range-topping versions the Urban and Sport. The Urban is more luxury focused, getting a wide choice of exterior styling options including white wheels, wing mirrors and trim, and a slatted grille. The Sport models have different alloys, revised bumpers and M-Sport suspension.

In the meantime, the line-up comprises of revised versions of existing engines which are now quicker and more eco-friendly.

 

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