BMW UK Details New 1-Series Just Ahead Of First Deliveries

As the all-new 1 Series arrives in the UK market, BMW released a new extensive gallery of its revamped compact hatchback.

The highlight of the third-generation of the 1 Series is of course the switch to a FWD platform, which enabled a roomier cabin within a footprint almost identical to its RWD predecessor.

Despite having a 20mm shorter wheelbase, the new 1 Series offers an extra 33mm of knee room for rear passengers, along with 19mm more headroom and 13mm more space for their elbows. Luggage capacity is also bigger by 20 liters, rated at 380 liters in total with the seats in their upright position.

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The cabin also features BMW’s latest technologies, including the latest Operating System 7.0 with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen for the infotainment display.

The UK range of the new BMW 1 Series is offered in SE, Sport and M Sport trims, alongside the range-topping M135i xDrive. Base 118i models are fitted with a turbo 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine with 138hp (140PS) and 162lb-ft (220Nm) of torque.

The diesel range includes three engine options with the 116d, the 118d and the 120d xDrive; the 116d is powered by a 1.5-litre three-cylinder with 114hp (116PS) and 199lb-ft (270Nm) of torque; the 118d uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 147hp (150PS) and 258lb-ft (350Nm) while the 120d xDrive also has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder, only here it makes 187hp (190PS) and 295lb-ft (400Nm).

As for the hot M135i xDrive, it uses a newly developed 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol unit that pumps out 302hp (306PS) and 332lb-ft (450Nm) of torque. 0-62mph (100km/h) comes in 4.8 seconds while top speed is limited to 155mph (250km/h). Power is sent to all four wheels via a standard-fit eight-speed automatic transmission.

Prices for the new BMW 1 Series in the UK start from £24,430 for the base 118i and can reach up to £36,430 for the M135i xDrive.