Pricing for the new, second-generation 1 Series will start from $36,900 (excluding dealer charges, stamp duty, statutory charges and on-road charges) for the 116i model, offering Australian customers a 5% reduction in the entry price-point to the BMW badge.
The 116i, featuring an entirely new 1.6 litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, boasts the same power output of the previous entry model, the 118i, despite using 24% less fuel (5.7 litres/100km) than the comparable outgoing model.
The second petrol variant in the range, the new 118i, which also features a 1.6 litre four-cylinder turbo charged petrol engine, is priced from $42,800 (excluding charges).
Completing the all new 1 Series lineup is the four-cylinder diesel 118d, priced from $43,500 (excluding charges).
Wide-ranging design modifications have enabled the punchy four-cylinder two-litre turbo-diesel engine in the new BMW 118d to build on its competitive advantage in the areas of output and fuel efficiency.
These enhancements represent the latest evolution of the BMW four-cylinder diesel engine, which earned the predecessor of the new BMW 118d the title of 2008 World Green Car of the Year.
The new BMW 1 Series is also the only car in its segment to offer an optional eight-speed automatic transmission with the Automatic Start/Stop function. The engine is automatically shut down during stops and restarted when the brake is released.
