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    2018 BMW 1 Series

    The new BMW 1 Series is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $39,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport Line variant and topping out at $59,990 for the Base.

    There are 4 variants of the 1 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2017.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (165kW/310Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/320Nm), 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (100kW/220Nm) and 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (250kW/500Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2018 1 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $39,990 - $59,990

    Transmission

    6-speed manual or 8-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    Rear

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded or Diesel

    Body Types

    Hatchback

    Powertrain Type

    Rear-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $39,990 - $59,990

    Transmission

    6-speed manual or 8-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    Rear

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded or Diesel

    Body Types

    Hatchback

    Powertrain Type

    Rear-wheel Drive

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    2018 BMW 1 Series

    Available Variants

    The BMW 1 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Sport Line and the most expensive being Base.

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    Power to Weight
    75.76 - 172.41 kW/t
    62.73 kW/t
    184.91 kW/t
    Boot Space
    360 litres
    260 litres
    605 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.2 - 7.8 L/100km
    0.6 L/100km
    9.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    667 - 1,238 km
    595 km
    1,238 km
    Price
    $39,990 - $59,990
    $23,990
    $84,611
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 1 year
    1 year
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,870 - 2,040 kg
    1,670 kg
    2,150 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,300 - 1,500 kg
    1,200 kg
    2,000 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    130 - 140 mm
    98 mm
    175 mm
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    BMW 1 Series

    Dimensions

    4,329 mm
    1,765 mm
    1,440 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,329 mm
    Overall Width1,765 mm
    Overall Height1,440 mm
    Wheelbase2,690 mm
    Load Capacity565 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest BMW 1 Series is the Sport Line that starts from $39,990.

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    The most expensive BMW 1 Series is the Base that starts from $59,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a BMW 1 Series is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Sport Line, Urban Line and M Sport.

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    The largest BMW 1 Series is the Sport Line which measures 1765mm wide, 4329mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 1 Series is the Base which has 250kW 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 Base which weighs 2040 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 1 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

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