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The new BMW 1 Series is a Small Luxury offered in 5D Convertible, 2D Convertible, 2D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $38,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $86,365 for the M Sport.
There are 4 variants of the 1 Series available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (100kW/180Nm), 3.0L petrol direct injection (160kW/270Nm), 2.0L petrol direct injection (115kW/200Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (105kW/300Nm) and 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2010 1 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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There are 14 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 1 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 1 Series is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 1 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the BMW 1 Series variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
What is the warranty on a BMW 1 Series?
The BMW 1 Series offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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The cheapest BMW 1 Series is the Base that starts from $38,900.
The most expensive BMW 1 Series is the M Sport that starts from $86,365.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 1 Series is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Executive, Sport and M Sport.
The largest BMW 1 Series is the Base which measures 1748mm wide, 4360mm in length and sits 1423mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 1 Series is the Sport which has 225kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The BMW 1 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 1 Series is the Sport which weighs 2050 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 1 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.