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BMW expands 1 Series range

BMW 1 Series gets three new engines and M Sport trim level

BMW 1 Series

By Luke Madden

13th January 2012

The BMW 1 Series range has been expanded with the introduction of an M-Sport package and three new engines. 

One petrol and two diesel units make up the new arrivals, and the most notable addition is the 116d that returns 74.4mpg and CO2 emissions of just 99g/km. With 116bhp on offer from the 1.6-litre diesel engine, the 1 Series can also accelerate from 0-62mph in 10.5 seconds.

The other diesel – the 125d – gets a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine producing 218bhp. As well as a 0-62mph time of 6.5 seconds, the 125d is surprisingly efficient, with an economy figure of 58.9mpg. 

Elsewhere, the 125i is the sole petrol arrival, which produces 218bhp from its 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. A 0-62mph time of 6.4 seconds makes it the fastest 1 Series in the range.

The M Sport package arrives as the flagship trim level. It includes sports suspension lowered by 10mm, a bodykit and M Sport alloys. Inside, BMW has fitted an M badged steering wheel, doorsills and gearlever. 

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8 Comments

No thanks

Even considering the excellent engineering and fancy add-ons of the M-Sport trim, I cannot warm to a car that looks like this.

I hope they rethink the front end for the 2 series coupe and convertible.

By gavsmit on 13 January, 2012, 9:33pm

All hail!

This car is made in Europe. It has a propeller badge. It is a BMW. It is a triumph of automotive engineering and style. It is unparalleled in the automotive world.

By prosperity on 16 January, 2012, 6:06am

I think its a big improvement on the model it replaces

By Ruffian on 16 January, 2012, 11:17pm

M-sport?

So British punters are still willing to pay more dosh for something that trashes the aready marginal ride comfort the sake of some M badges to look at. In this now a UK only model line? What's the difference between M-sport and Sport trim?

By comment8 on 17 January, 2012, 3:50am

What about inside?

They can tweak the engines and exterior as much as they like, but it's that dreadfully drab interior that really needs a makeover.

By BG350 on 17 January, 2012, 8:38am

YA right

Iv yet to see one of thses things on the road, and I hope I dont because its an ugly pigs rectum face....

By Leonidas on 19 January, 2012, 8:07pm

SAME AS THE LAST 1 SERIES EXCEPT MORE UGLIER !

NO DOUBT BMW BUILD SOME QUALITY EXECUTIVE CARS, BUT THE INTERIOR PLASTICS & STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON MANY 1 SERIES IS APPALLING THEREFORE MAKE THIS LITTLE CAR MASSIVELY OVERPRICED.

By BEREAL on 21 January, 2012, 9:55pm

Even cheep fluresent tube angel eyes cant save it

UGLY and over priced

By liverpool on 27 February, 2012, 7:41pm

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