With imagery of the brand new 1-Series hatchback making the internet rounds since Friday, it was only a matter of time before BMW came out with an official release and a full set of photos. The Bavarian firm’s entry-level model sports has grown in size and sports fresher –albeit, somewhat more controversial- looks, while also introducing a new generation of 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engines with up to 170HP.
For its debut, BMW chose to show the five-door hatchback model, but the range will eventually grow to include a three-door hatchback followed by the coupe, cabriolet and if the grapevine holds true, a longer and more spacious Gran Turismo version in the likes of the 3-Series GT we recently showed you in these spy shots.
The second iteration of the 1-Series codenamed F20 is built on the same platform architecture as the upcoming F30 3-Serie. The five-door hatch is 85 mm (3.3-in.) longer than its predecessor, at 4,324 mm (170.2-in.), while the wheelbase has widened by 30 mm to 2,690 mm (105.9-in). Furthermore, its overall width has increased by 17 mm to 1,765 mm (69.5-in) due to an increase in track of 51 mm at the front and 72 mm at the rear, whereas its height remains unchanged at 1,421 mm (55.9-in.). BMW says the rear passengers have 21mm more legroom, and the luggage compartment has expanded by 30 liters to 360 liters (12.7 cubic feet).
Crafted under the watch of BMW’s Chief designer Adrian van Hooydonk, the styling of the new 1er is an evolution of the outgoing model with sharper and more prominent creases and a dramatic front-end design with abnormally large headlamps stretching all the way to the wheel arches.
It’s a similar story inside as the styling is more evolutionary than revolutionary. Aside from the larger center console with fresh switchgear and the new steering wheel design, BMW claims it boasts higher-grade materials and more attention to detail. As an option, the company offers its latest iDrive system that includes a retractable screen on top of the dashboard.
The big news lies under the hood as BMW finally introduced its long awaited, smaller displacement, turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine. The 1.6-liter unit with TwinPower Turbo and direct injection technology will be available at first in two states of tune delivering 136-horses and 220Nm (162.3 lb-ft) in the 116i and 170-horses and 250Nm (184.4 lb-ft) in the 118i.
For diesel fans, the junior rear-wheel drive BMW offers a redesigned 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder delivering 116HP in the 116d, 143HP in the 118d and 184HP in the 120d. BMW said it will also launch a 116d EfficientDynamics Edition, with a 116HP 1.6 litre diesel engine and additional fuel-saving technologies that will keep CO2 emissions over the EU testing cycle down to just 99 g/km.
Further down the line, the Bavarian automaker’s freshly launched 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with around 240-horses will most likely make it in the 128i replacing the current 130i that comes with a 3.0-liter straight six pushing out 258HP. BMW has not yet said if it will offer a straight-six engine on the new 1-Series.
A six-speed manual gearbox is standard on all models with BMW’s new 8-speed automatic transmission being offered as an option replacing the current six-speed auto.
Model versions:
BMW 118i: Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC and Double-VANOS variable valve control,
- Capacity: 1, 598 cc, output: 125 kW/170 hp at 4,800 rpm,
- Maximum torque: 250 Nm at 1,500 – 4,500 rpm,
- Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62mph): 7.4 seconds,
- Maximum speed: 225 km/h – 140mph
- Combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 5.8 – 5.9 litres/100 kilometres,
- CO2 emissions*: 134 – 137 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.
BMW 116i: Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC and Double-VANOS variable valve control,
- Capacity: 1,598 cc, output: 100 kW/136 hp at 4, 400 rpm,
- Maximum torque: 220 Nm at 1,350 – 4, 300 rpm,
- Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62mph): 8.5 seconds,
- Maximum speed: 210 km/h -130mph,
- Combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 5.5 – 5.7 litres/100 kilometres,
- CO2 emissions*: 129 – 132 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.
BMW 120d: Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of variable-geometry turbocharger, common-rail magnetic-valve direct injection
(max. injection pressure: 1,800 bar),
- Capacity: 1,955 cc, output: 135 kW/184 hp at 4, 000 rpm,
- Maximum torque: 380 Nm at 1,750 – 2, 750 rpm,
- Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62mph): 7.2 seconds,
- Maximum speed: 228 km/h – 142mph,
- Combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 4.5 – 4.6 litres/100 kilometres,
- CO2 emissions*: 119 – 122 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.
BMW 118d: Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of variable-geometry turbocharger, common-rail, magnetic-valve direct injection (max. injection pressure: 1,600 bar),
- Capacity: 1,955 cc, output: 105 kW/143 hp at 4,000 rpm,
- Max. torque: 320 Nm at 1,750 – 2, 500 rpm,
- Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62mph): 8.9 seconds,
- Maximum speed: 212 km/h – 132mph
- Combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 4.4 – 4.5 litres/100 kilometres,
- CO2 emissions*: 115 – 118 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.
BMW 116d: Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of variable-geometry turbocharger with common-rail, magnetic-valve direct injection (max. injection pressure: 1,600 bar),
Capacity: 1,955 cc, output: 85 kW/116 hp at 4,000 rpm,
- Maximum torque: 260 Nm at 1,750 – 2,500 rpm,
- Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62mph): 10.3 seconds,
- Maximum speed: 200 km/h – 124mph
- Combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 4.3 – 4.5 litres/100 kilometres,
- CO2 emissions*: 114 – 117 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.
* EU test figures, variations due to differences in the tyres fitted
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That first pic, in dark blue makes this compact BMW look pretty special, taught and purposeful, will certainly consider, although prefer the Alfa Guilietta.
The front end looks infantile to say the least. The rear looks bland at best, but the interior looks good if a bit too busy.
The new Bemers look like Buicks WTF :( and the Buick badged Opels look pretty good, better then this dog.
Considering the power outputs, the performance figures look exagerated, to say the least.
There's a certain arrogance about deliberately producing a mainstream car this ugly and unbalanced looking - do customers have to pay extra for style these days?
I like the front end , is daring, bold, but the back end looks very dull, looks Polo'ish ! The interior design is becoming a classic, a signature for all BMW's witch I personally like !
more pics confirm that it is still UGLY!
Put it this way:
Definitely NOT love at first sight!
Why all Beemer's have such ugly/bland interiors? Starting with this and ending with the 7 series!..
i was willing to give it a chance, i somehow thought the running-lights being on in previous pics highlighted the headlights being wierd....BUT ive come to the conclusion that this indeed did fall out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.
First Chris Bangle destroyed design at Fiat. Then Bangle imported disjointed, unbalanced, and ugly design into BMW. Amazingly, other car companies have adopted elements of ungainly design (let's call it "styling" -- like hideous Cadillac fins -- because it's really not design), including the likes of Audi and MB. Clearly design schools and the new designers have lost sight of what makes design inherently good, balanced, and appealing on an emotional level. This car's front end looks like the snout of a pig. The balance of the vehicle trails off from that point. Designers need to look back and ask what made auto design classically handsome, appealing, and memorable... and then apply a modern value to that characteristic. So far... no where in sight. Sad.
You commenters make me itchy all over.......I hope vitreol and stupidity is not contageous.
"First Chris Bangle destroyed..." - great comment, can't agree more. Where are the smooth strait sporty lines (new 5-er and 3 coupe)? this is just sad.
UGLY...
I never knew the 116d could do 214mph.
very UGLY bmw
I agree. What happened to car designs? And Bangle was so over-hyped. It is ironic, the technology is so much better now but the exterior designs are worse. Anyway, I think they will sell a lot of these because some people want to just say they drive a BMW.
The rear end reminds me of the Citroen DS3 ... very sad that BMW has to kind of copy the tail lights of the DS3
Tjhe front lights are too big and placed too low on the car.
Love it. A Classic look that will age well, with a definite link to the older BMWs. There is just the right amount of surface tension. Regarding the negative comments above , all I can say is that if youngsters on the internet hate the styling , then BMW has hit a homerun.
The Bad, the Worst and the Ugly!!!. looks terrible outside while interior is OK. BMW = Bad Makeup Work!!!
Bangle's been banging too many guys and could not stay focus. the consumers suffer the end result. see pictures above as proof.
FUGLY... very very disappointed
designer's inspiration can come from anywhere...
the owl agrees,...
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/obmib0/funny_owl_16.jpg
Rear looks like an old Porsche Cayenne. The front is lifted from that BMW concept car (whatever it was called). Overall, design fail. What happened to BMW? Why can't they get it right anymore?
Definite link to the older BMW's? I used to love BMW's growing up and then they became boring, mainstream and a fad. To me this new car continues on that path. More boring.
haha, headlight elephantiasis FAIL.
the space between the head lamp, grill, and bottom of the bumper is so off that it gives the impression whoever penned the model was drunk. Its a flacid design with any attempt at boldness coming off as awkward and jarring. LRN2MODEL BMW, your better than this.
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