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    2020 BMW 1 Series

    The new BMW 1 Series is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $42,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M Sport variant and topping out at $69,990 for the Base.

    There are 4 variants of the 1 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2019.

    Engine options include 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (103kW/220Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/450Nm). Available with manual, 7-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2020 1 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $42,990 - $69,990

    Transmission

    7-speed Auto (DCT) or 8-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback

    Powertrain Type

    Combustion

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    Retail Price

    $42,990 - $69,990

    Transmission

    7-speed Auto (DCT) or 8-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback

    Powertrain Type

    Combustion

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    2020 BMW 1 Series

    Available Variants

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

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    Power to Weight
    75.46 - 140.63 kW/t
    64.89 kW/t
    189.6 kW/t
    Boot Space
    380 litres
    260 litres
    625 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.9 - 7.5 L/100km
    1.6 L/100km
    9.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    667 - 712 km
    573 km
    1,098 km
    Price
    $42,990 - $69,990
    $24,990
    $102,910
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    5 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
    1,845 - 2,085 kg
    1,730 kg
    2,270 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,300 kg
    1,200 kg
    1,800 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    153 mm
    104 mm
    175 mm
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    BMW 1 Series

    Dimensions

    4,319 mm
    1,799 mm
    1,434 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,319 mm
    Overall Width1,799 mm
    Overall Height1,434 mm
    Wheelbase2,670 mm
    Load Capacity480 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 M Sport that starts from $42,990.

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    The most expensive BMW 1 Series is the Base that starts from $69,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a BMW 1 Series is offered by the M Sport which can tow 1300 kg

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    The largest BMW 1 Series is the M Sport which measures 1799mm wide, 4319mm in length and sits 1434mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 1 Series is the M which has 225kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The BMW 1 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW 1 Series is the M which weighs 2085 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 1 Series uses Premium Unleaded.

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