Overview
The 2023 1 Series BMW 18i SPORT is a front-wheel drive five-door hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 305th November 2021 classified as a F40. The BMW 1 Series is regarded as a 5d hatchback built in Germany with prices starting at $49,900 before on-road costs.
The BMW 1 Series is a front-wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.5L TURBO 3 engine that has 103 kW of power (at 4200 rpm) and 220 Nm of torque (at 1480 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual. BMW claims the 1 Series 18i SPORT uses 6.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 143g of CO2. It has a 42L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 667km per full tank.
The BMW 1 Series 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 0kg (0.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The 1 Series 18i SPORT comes standard with 225/45 R17 front tyres and 225/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 60 month, unlimitedkm warranty.
The 2023 BMW 1 Series 18i SPORT has a 153mm ground clearance with a 1300kg braked and 680kg unbraked towing capacity.
The BMW 1 Series 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 DIRECT F/INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1499 |
| Size (L) | 1.5L |
| Induction | TURBO 3 |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 12 |
| Power | 103kW |
| Power RPM | 4200 |
| Torque | 220Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1480 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 11 |
| Transmission | 6 SP MANUAL |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | FRONT WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 6.3 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 7.9 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 5.3 |
| Tank Size (L) | 42 |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 143 |
| CO2 Urban | 180 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 121 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 225/45 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 225/45 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5Jx17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.5Jx17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1434 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4319 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1799 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 153 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2670 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1300 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 680 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | GERMANY |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 0 |
| Service Interval Months | 0 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBA7K320%07D24835 |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 60 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 6 |
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