8.3
2025 BMW 118 review
The new BMW 1 Series is here, and even the cheapest version is a properly compelling buy for fans of premium European hatches.
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Max Davies
2024 BMW 1 Series vs 2022 Toyota Corolla Comparison
BMW 1 Series
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
Based on the Toyota Corolla SX HYBRID
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
42L - 49L
248 to 368 km
43L - 50L
151 to 300 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,800 - $82,500
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great ride and handling
- Characterful turbo triple and quality tech
- Great value proposition alongside M135
Misses
- Dynamics ultimately limited by front-drive setup
- M branding isn't entirely necessary
- Obnoxious speed limit beeping
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fantastic real-world fuel economy
- Cheap capped-price servicing
- Infotainment screen is finally up-to-date
Misses
- Boot space is awkward and too small
- Backseat space feels second-rate
- Cabin has 50 shades of black finishes
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
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.
Hatch:
- Glacier White
- Frosted White ($575 extra)
- Silver Pearl ($575 extra)
- Jasper Red ($575 extra)
- Graphite ($575 extra)
- Eclectic Blue ($575 extra)
- Peacock Black ($575 extra)
- Eclipse Black ($575 extra)
Sedan:
- Glacier White
- Frosted White ($575 extra)
- Silver Pearl ($575 extra)
- Atomic Rush red ($575 extra)
- Lunar Blue ($575 extra)
- Saturn Blue ($575 extra)
- Celestite Grey ($575 extra)
- Ink ($575 extra)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ, PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1798 - 1987 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.8L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 233kW | 72kW - 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4600 - 5750 | 5200 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 450Nm | 142Nm - 203Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1480 - 2000 | 3600 - 4600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11.1 | 13 - 13.05 | |
