Overview
The 2012 Bmw 1 20i is a rear wheel drive 2 Door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 9th January 2011 classified as a E82 MY12. The Bmw 1 is regarded as a sports built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $19,000.
The Bmw 1 is a rear wheel drive 2 door with 4 seats, powered by a 2.0L Inline 4 Cylinder engine that has 115 kW of power (at 6400 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 3600 rpm) via a 6 Speed Manual. BMW claims the 1 Series 20i uses 7.9L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 189g of CO2. It has a 53L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 671km per full tank.
The Bmw 1 measures 1423mm (56.0 inches) in height, 4360mm (171.7 inches) in length, 1748mm (68.8 inches) in width with a 2660mm (104.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1320kg (2910.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The 1 Series 20i comes standard with 205/50 R17 front tyres and 205/50 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 24 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2012 Bmw 1 20i has a 120mm ground clearance with a 1200kg braked and 680kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.640.
The Bmw 1 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Lower B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WBAUN520%VF123456.
Pros
- High-end cabin presentation
- Much more practical than the old 1er
- Punchy turbo engine
Cons
- Generic drive experience
- Lacking features expected of the price point
- Still can't match old 1er's rear-drive dynamics
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1995 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Inline 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 115kW |
| Power RPM | 6400 |
| Torque | 200Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 |
| Bore Stroke | 84x90 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.50 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.640 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | RWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 7.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 11.1 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 6.0 |
| Tank Size (L) | 53 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 189 |
| CO2 Urban | 266 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 144 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 205/50 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 205/50 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 7x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1423 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4360 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1748 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 120 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2660 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.7 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1320 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1760 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1200 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 680 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Service Interval KMs | 25 |
| Service Interval Months | 24 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBAUN520%VF123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/03/2012 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | Euro 4 |