2022 BMW 128ti review
BMW's GTI fighter is a solid contender in the FWD hot hatch segment but it just cannot match its RWD predecessor's character.
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James Wong
2022 BMW 1 Series vs 2022 Volkswagen Golf Comparison
BMW 1 Series
Volkswagen Golf
2022 BMW
1 Series
vs
2022 Volkswagen
Golf
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CarExpert Rating
Based on the BMW 1 Series 28ti
Based on the Volkswagen Golf GTi
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
42L - 50L
248 to 375 km
50L - 55L
290 to 429 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$32,790 - $54,490
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- High-end cabin presentation
- Fun-to-drive factor, strong performer
- Priced competitively against mainstream rivals
Misses
- Still can't match old 1er's rear-drive dynamics
- Some silly options, ticking boxes gets exxy
- Ride on M Sport suspension is quite terse in town
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Remains the consummate all-rounder
- Impressive front differential and DSG
- Price cut is very welcome
Misses
- Interior remains a Golf 8 weak point
- Evolution, not revolution under the bonnet
- Stock isn't as abundant as it once was
Colours Available
The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire (+$1308)
- Melbourne Red (+$1308)
- M Misano Blue (+$1308)
- Skyscraper Grey (+$1308)
- Storm Bay metallic (+$2000)
- Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$3846)
The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.
On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.
The following shades are available on the core range:
- Candy White
- Deep Black
- Dolphin Grey
- Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
- Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
- Atlantic Blue
- Pomello Yellow
All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey
- Deep Black
- Moonstone Grey
- Atlantic Blue
- Kings Red
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 225kW | 110kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5000 | 5000 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 450Nm | 250Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1480 - 1800 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | 9.3 - 10.5 | |
