The BMW 1 Series appeared in 2004 as the new entry-level model for the Bavarian brand. BMW built the 1 Series with the same powertrain layout as the larger models, so the 1 Series also had longitudinal engines and rear-wheel drive. Very unusual for a hatchback.
BMW 1 series bodies
The 1 Series was initially available as a three- and five-door hatchback, but later a Coupé and Cabrio version followed. The first generation remained in production until 2013, after which generation two took over. After a facelift in 2015, that model in turn made way for the third and current generation in 2019. Breaking tradition: the BMW 1 Series is now driven by the front wheels, although some versions are equipped with four-wheel drive.
BMW 1 Series sedan?
For the second generation 1 Series, the Coupé and Cabrio were discontinued again, the car was only available as a hatchback. That changed in 2017, when a sedan version was also available specifically for the Chinese market. This variant is very similar to the hatchback, but still has its own front and rear and is also built on BMW’s front-wheel drive platform. With the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, there is now also a comparable model for Europe, although this Gran Coupé is a liftback and not a sedan.
Technical
Engine type
petrol, 3-cylinder line
Displacement
1,499 cm
max. assets
80 kW (109 hp)
Bee
4,300 rpm
max. couple
190 Nm
Bee
1,380 rpm
Drive
front wheels
Brakes from/a
given checkers
Turning circle
11.4 m
Power range
80 to 225 kW
General
Transmission
6MT (option 7AT)
Body type
5-drs. hatchback
Euro NCAP
5 stars
Market launch
july 2019
Latest facelift
N/A
Guarantee
3 years
From price
€32,020
Particularities
This third generation BMW 1 Series has front-wheel drive and thus breaks with the tradition of rear-wheel drive for BMWs.
