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2021 BMW 1 Series

New from

$37,800 excl. on-roads

8.5

CarExpert Rating

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 years

Fuel Efficiency

5.9 - 7.5 L / 100km

About the BMW 1 Series

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

The 2021 BMW 1 Series is classified as a 5 Door Hatchback which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the F40 generation, starting from $37,800 MLRP for the 18i M SPORT and topping out at $60,500 for the M135i xDRIVE PURE.

There are 12 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2021. The 1 Series is built in Germany and is available with Turbo Direct Fuel Injection , equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Dual Clutch transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.

Other powertrain options include:

Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Dual Clutch transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Auto Steptronic Sport transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Auto Steptronic Sport transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive

The 1 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

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BMW 1 Series News

3 Years Ago

2022 BMW 1 Series price and specs

The 2022 BMW 1 Series has received a price increase across most of the range, with pricing now starting from $49,900 before on-road costs.

Jack Quick

4 Years Ago

2021 BMW 1 Series price and specs

BMW's entry-level 1 Series range offers turbocharged hot hatches in the form of the front-wheel drive 128ti and all-wheel drive M135i, plus the efficient 118i. Prices start from $45,990 before on-roads.

William Stopford

4 Years Ago

2021 BMW 128ti price and specs

BMW's all-new front-drive hot hatch, the 128ti, has been officially unveiled ahead of an Australian market launch early in 2021. It's priced at $56,900 before on-road costs.

James Wong

4 Years Ago

2021 BMW 128ti: Megane RS rival here early next year

The sporty BMW 128ti is coming to Australia in the first half of 2021 to duke it out with mainstream front-wheel drive hot hatches.

James Wong

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2021 BMW 1 Series Reviews

7.7

3 Years Ago

2021 BMW M135i xDrive review

The M135i xDrive looks good on paper, but it lacks the distinctive BMW traits that made the old rear-driven one such a cult hero.

James Wong

8.5

4 Years Ago

2021 BMW 128ti review

The BMW 128ti sees the German marque throw its hat into the highly competitive front-drive hot hatch ring to go up against established players.

Dave Humphreys

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2021 BMW 1 Series Price

Variant	Price From*	Price To*
18i M SPORT	$37,800	$41,500
18i SPORT	$42,600	$45,100
28ti	$49,700	$49,700
M135i xDRIVE	$53,400	$53,400
M135i xDRIVE PURE	$58,700	$58,700

*excl. on-roads

All BMW 1 Series Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$54,800	$82,500
2024	$47,500	$79,900
2023	$49,900	$73,400
2022	$41,500	$68,900
2021	$37,800	$60,500
2020	$33,600	$55,500
2019	$27,600	$48,600
2018	$25,100	$42,400
2017	$22,000	$41,400
2016	$18,700	$35,500
2015	$15,600	$37,600
2014	$14,300	$50,900
2013	$11,400	$45,200
2012	$11,400	$40,000

*excl. on-roads

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2021 BMW 1 Series Specs

See our comprehensive details for the BMW 1 Series

18i M SPORT

12 Volt Power Outlet
18 Inch Alloy Wheels
ARB Technology
Active Bonnet
Adjustable Speed Limiter
Aerodynamic Pack
Aluminium Front Grille
Ambient Interior Lighting
Android Auto
Anthracite Headlining
Anti-lock Braking
Apple Car Play
Approach Control Warning
Attention Assist
Automatic Air Con / Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control Filtered
Automatic Emergency Call (eCall)
Automatic Stop/Start
Autonomous Emergency Braking
BMW Controller
Black Buttons
Black Vent Surrounds
Blind Spot Monitoring
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bottle Holders - Front and Rear
Brake Energy Regeneration
Brake-pad Wear Indicator
Cargo Tie Down Hooks/Rings
Caring Car
Central Locking Remote Control
Centre Console Storage
Centre Console Tray
Child Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage System
Chrome Grille Surround
City Braking Intervention
Comfort Mode
Compatible Apps
Concierge Services
Condition Based Service System
Connect Pro Pack
Cruise Control with Braking Function
Cup Holders - Front Seats
Daytime Running Lights - LED
Digital Audio Broadcast Radio +
Door Handle Courtesy Lights
Door Pockets - Front and Rear
Door Sill Finishers - Embossed/Personalised
Driver Mode Selection
Drivers Seat Adjustable Backrest Width
Drivers Side Logo Projection
Driving Assistant
Dual Front Airbags Package
Dynamic Brake Lights
Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic Traction Control
ECO Pro
Electric Power Steering
Electromechanical Park Brake
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Electronic Stability Control
Emergency Brake Assist
Emergency Stop Signal
Engine Immobiliser
Exterior Mirror - Reverse Tilt on Passenger Side
Exterior Mirrors - Auto Dimming Driver Side
Extra USB Socket/s
Fatigue Detection
Fatigue Reminder
First-Aid Kit
Fog Lights - LED
Folding Floor Insert
Forward Collision Warning
Front Centre Armrest
Hard Disk Drive (Built-in)
Head Airbags - 2nd Row Seats (side)
Head Airbags - Front Seats (side)
Head Restraints
Head Up Display
Headlights - Auto On/Off Function
Hill Descent Control
Hill Start Assist
Instrument Cluster Display - 10.25 Inch
Intelligent Personal Assistant
LED Headlights
Lane Change Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist
Light Pack
Live Cockpit Pro
Live Traffic Monitoring
Lowered Suspension
M Sport Package
Multi Collision Brake
Multi Function Control Screen
Multi Function Sports Steering Wheel
Navigation System
Parking Assistance Pack
Parking Distance Control Front & Rear
Performance Control
Power Mirrors With Heated & Folding
Pre-collision Systems
Rain Sensor
Rear Bumper Special
Rear Collision Prevention
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Lights - LED
Rear Wiper/Washer
Remote Services
Remote Software Update
Reverse Assist
Reversing Camera
Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for All Seats
Seatbelts - Pre-tensioners 2nd Row Outer
Seatbelts - Pre-tensioners Front Seats
Seatbelts - Reminder for All Seats
Shadow Line
Side Airbags - Front Seats side
Single Exhaust Tailpipe
Smartphone Pack
Sound System with 6 Speakers
Speed Limit Information
Split Fold Rear Seat
Split Screen Function
Sport Seats
Sports Mode
Sports Suspension
Storage Nets - Back of Front Seats
Storage Package
TeleServices
Traffic Sign recognition & Warning
Trim Finishers Illuminated
Two-tone Wheels
Tyre Repair Kit
USB Input Socket
Upholstery - Black
Upholstery - Sensatec - Cloth
Velour Floor Mats
Voice Recognition System
Warning Triangle
Wireless Phone Charge
iDrive Controller

18i SPORT

Adds:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Extended Smartphone Connectivity
Headliner - Grey
Sport Line
Sports Steering Wheel - Leather
Standard Suspension

Removes:

18 Inch Alloy Wheels
Aerodynamic Pack
Anthracite Headlining
Fog Lights - LED
Head Up Display
M Sport Package
Sports Suspension
Two-tone Wheels
Upholstery - Black
Wireless Phone Charge
iDrive Controller

28ti

Adds:

18 Inch Alloy Wheels
330mm Rear Brakes
360mm Front Brakes
Adaptive Headlights
Aerodynamic Pack
Anthracite Headlining
Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
Comfort Access System
Fog Lights - LED
Head Up Display
High Beam Assist
Leather Steering Wheel
Limited Slip Differential - Front Axle
M Specific Tuning
M Sport Package
Power front seats
Rear Spoiler
Red Stitching on Seats
Red Stitching on Steering Wheel
Shadow Line - Extended Contents
Sports Brakes - Red High-gloss
Sports Suspension
Two-tone Wheels
Upholstery - Black
Wireless Phone Charge
iDrive Controller

Removes:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Automatic Air Con / Climate Control
Extended Smartphone Connectivity
Headliner - Grey
Sport Line
Sports Steering Wheel - Leather
Standard Suspension

M135i xDRIVE

Adds:

19 Inch Alloy Wheels
Blue Brake Calipers
Chrome Buttons
Chrome Surround - Air Vents
Coloured Tailpipes
Digital Key
Dual Exhaust Tips
Headrests Integrated - Front Seats
Intelligent All-wheel Drive System
Leather Upholstery
Paddle Shifters on Steering Wheel
Painted Grille
Panoramic Sunroof
Power front seat Driver/memory
Smart Key Card
Sound System with 16 Speakers
Special Paint Finish Exterior Mirrors
Sports Brakes
Sports Steering
Surround Sound System
Wheel Finish - Matte
xDrive

Removes:

18 Inch Alloy Wheels
330mm Rear Brakes
360mm Front Brakes
Aluminium Front Grille
Black Buttons
Black Vent Surrounds
Chrome Grille Surround
Leather Steering Wheel
M Specific Tuning
Rear Bumper Special
Red Stitching on Seats
Red Stitching on Steering Wheel
Shadow Line
Shadow Line - Extended Contents
Single Exhaust Tailpipe
Sound System with 6 Speakers
Sports Brakes - Red High-gloss
Upholstery - Sensatec - Cloth

M135i xDRIVE PURE

Adds:

Sound System with 6 Speakers
Upholstery - Sensatec - Cloth

Removes:

Adaptive Headlights
High Beam Assist
Leather Upholstery
Panoramic Sunroof
Sound System with 16 Speakers
Surround Sound System

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2021 BMW 1 Series Dimensions

1434mm

1799mm

4319mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2021 BMW 1 Series Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	1300Kg	1300Kg
2024	1300Kg	1300Kg
2023	1300Kg	1300Kg
2022	1300Kg	1300Kg
2021	1300Kg	1300Kg
2020	1300Kg	1300Kg
2019	1200Kg	1200Kg
2018	1200Kg	1200Kg
2017	1200Kg	1200Kg
2016	1200Kg	1200Kg
2015	1200Kg	1200Kg
2014	1200Kg	1200Kg
2013	1200Kg	1200Kg
2012	1200Kg	1200Kg

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2021 BMW 1 Series Fuel Economy

BMW 1 Series	Fuel Type	Combined
18i M SPORT	Premium Unleaded Petrol	5.9 L/100km
18i SPORT	Premium Unleaded Petrol	5.9 L/100km
28ti	Premium Unleaded Petrol	6.8 L/100km
M135i xDRIVE	Premium Unleaded Petrol	7.5 L/100km
M135i xDRIVE PURE	Premium Unleaded Petrol	7.5 L/100km

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