The best-selling BMW 1 Series has undergone an extensive mid-life refresh, with significant visual and mechanical updates. These changes are so substantial that BMW is calling it the fourth-generation 1 Series.
Featuring a dynamic design, a completely revised drive portfolio, and extensively enhanced chassis technology, the new BMW 1 Series stands out as the sportiest vehicle in its class.
Highly efficient engines equipped with 48-volt mild hybrid technology, alongside a resource-conserving production process that prioritises material recycling, optimise sustainability throughout the entire product life cycle.
Its progressive nature is further showcased by a redesigned interior, an expanded range of automated driving and parking systems, the new BMW iDrive with QuickSelect, and innovative digital services powered by BMW Operating System 9.
The sporty aura of the BMW 1 Series is underlined in the latest model generation by typical BMW proportions: a long bonnet, a passenger cell set well back, a dynamically flowing roofline and a powerful rear end.
With a strikingly flat front end that sits significantly lower to the road than its predecessor, the new BMW 1 Series signals its sporty character more than ever. The wide, forward-leaning BMW radiator grille features an innovative structure of vertical and diagonal bars. The standard LED headlights feature striking vertical elements for the daytime running light and the turn indicators. Adaptive LED headlights with glare-free matrix high beam, cornering light function and blue accents are optionally available.
The side view of the new BMW 1 Series is characterised by the dynamic wedge shape and the flat window graphics that taper towards the rear. The standard BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line includes a graphic element with the number 1 in the Hofmeister kink counter-swing on the C-pillar. A long roof spoiler and side air deflectors emphasise the stretched silhouette. Vertical reflectors and a black diffuser-style insert add to the powerful appearance of the rear apron. The striking, two-part rear lights extend will into the side sections.
At the top of the model range is the BMW M135 xDrive with significantly enhanced performance characteristics. The BMW M model is powered by a 233 kW four-cylinder engine and features an Adaptive M Chassis with sport steering and intelligent all-wheel drive as standard and accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. On the outside, the M radiator grille with horizontal bars, M exterior mirror caps and four exhaust tailpipes make it instantly recognisable as a top-of-the-range model.
New generation of engines, 7-speed Steptronic transmission with dual clutch as standard.
Like the BMW M135 xDrive engine, all of the other engines available for the new BMW 1 Series are part of the latest generation of modular engines from the BMW Group. In South Africa, the model lineup at launch will comprise the three-cylinder BMW 118 and the BMW M 135 xDrive, with the BMW 120 following in 2025. All of the drive units transmit their power to a 7-speed Steptronic transmission with dual clutch as standard.
State-of-the-art systems for automated driving and parking.
The new BMW 1 Series offers a significantly extended range of automated driving and parking systems as standard or optional equipment. These features include the Driving Assistant with front collision warning, Lane Departure Warning, Exit Warning and Traffic Sign Recognition, as well as the Parking Assistant with Reversing Assistant.
Highlights of the optional range include Steering and Lane Control Assist, Automatic Speed Limit Assist and route guidance when using Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function.
The new BMW Operating System 9, BMW iDrive with QuickSelect and BMW Digital Premium.
The new BMW 1 Series features the latest version of BMW iDrive with QuickSelect for intuitive and convenient operation of the vehicle’s functions. The new home screen shows function icons vertically arranged on the same level. “QuickSelect” allows direct access to functions without having to switch to a submenu. The new BMW iDrive is consistently designed for touch operation and voice control. It is based on the BMW Operating System 9, which also provides the basis for a highly individual selection of additional digital services. Remote software upgrades allow new and improved vehicle functions to be integrated into the vehicle over-the-air.
With BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades, customers can also test selected functions free of charge for a period of one month and then book them for a specific period. The new BMW Digital Premium offer can also be booked for the new BMW 1 Series in the BMW ConnectedDrive Store.
BMW Digital Premium makes it possible to use country-specific apps, such as music and video streaming, news or gaming, in the vehicle as part of a subscription. The offer also includes data usage for all digital services and the apps contained in the BMW ConnectedDrive Store. BMW Digital Premium also extends the functions of the BMW Maps navigation system and the selection of My Modes and the lighting for the welcome and goodbye animation. In selected countries, BMW Digital Premium also enables digital payment of parking fees and fuel bills from the vehicle.
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is available as standard in the new BMW 1 Series. BMW ID and My BMW App offer a convenient way to personalise the user experience in the new BMW 1 Series.
The BMW Digital Key Plus with ultra-wideband wireless technology for compatible smartphones with iOS or Android operating systems and the Apple Watch can also be optionally set up via the My BMW App.
