Overview
The 2020 Bmw 1 18i M SPORT is a front wheel drive 4 Door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 7th January 2019 classified as a F40. The Bmw 1 is regarded as a small built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $34,100.
The Bmw 1 is a front wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.5L Turbo 3 Cylinder engine that has 103 kW of power (at 6500 rpm) and 220 Nm of torque (at 1480 rpm) via a 7 Speed Auto Dual Clutch. BMW claims the 1 Series 18i M SPORT uses 5.9L/100km of unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 135g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 847km per full tank.
The Bmw 1 measures 1434mm (56.5 inches) in height, 4319mm (170.0 inches) in length, 1799mm (70.8 inches) in width with a 2670mm (105.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1320kg (2910.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The 1 Series 18i M SPORT comes standard with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 225/40 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2020 Bmw 1 18i M SPORT has a 153mm ground clearance It has a final gear ratio of 3.944.
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 WBA7K320%07D24835.
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 | Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1499 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo 3 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 12 |
| Power | 103kW |
| Power RPM | 6500 |
| Torque | 220Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1480 |
| Bore Stroke | 82x94.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.00 |
| Transmission | 7 Speed Auto Dual Clutch |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.944 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, double wishbone, independent |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, multi-link system, coil spring |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | FWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 5.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 7.0 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 5.3 |
| Tank Size (L) | 50 |
| Fuel Type | unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 135 |
| CO2 Urban | 160 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 121 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 225/40 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 225/40 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | 8Jx18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8Jx18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1434 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4319 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1799 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 153 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2670 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.4 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1320 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1870 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | - |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | - |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBA7K320%07D24835 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 28/02/2020 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 6 |