The all-new BMW 1 Series

Sporty, cool, safe and classy, sprinkled with fresh design and the
latest in connectivity, the new BMW 1 Series is a proper BMW with a
strong character all its own.

Cutting-edge chassis systems and innovative technologies, plus the
integration of all key driving dynamics components and control
systems, imbue the BMW 1 Series with an increase in agility that
drivers of cars with both the new front-wheel-drive configuration and
BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive will clearly recognise. To this
end, a five-year process of development has seen BMW channel all the
experience amassed by the BMW Group over recent years with
front-wheel-drive technology in other models into the new 1 Series.
The result is a dynamic sharpness unprecedented in front-wheel-drive
cars, with which it sets new standards in the premium compact class.

The third generation of the BMW 1 Series will be unveiled to the
public for the first time on 25 – 27 June 2019 on the new BMW Group
#NEXTGen presentation platform at BMW Welt in Munich. Hosting the show
premiere of the new BMW 1 Series, meanwhile, will be the IAA event in
Frankfurt am Main in September 2019. The worldwide launch will get
underway on 28 September 2019.

More than 1.3 million examples of the BMW 1 Series have been produced
in its first two generations, the car proving especially popular in
Europe. The third-generation model offers significantly more space
than its predecessor with little change to its exterior footprint,
thanks to the cutting-edge BMW front-wheel-drive architecture.
Passengers in the rear are the main beneficiaries, while a larger load
compartment also results. Available as a five-door model only, the
all-new BMW 1 Series is five millimetres shorter than its predecessor
at 4,319 millimetres. In terms of width (now 1,799 millimetres), it
has grown by 34 millimetres while its height (1,434 mm) has increased
by 13 millimetres. At 2,670 millimetres, the wheelbase is 20
millimetres shorter than that of the second-generation model.

 

New face with larger BMW kidney
grille.                              
The new face of
the BMW 1 Series and its fresh interpretation of iconic BMW features
can be seen clearly from the front. The signature BMW kidney grille is
now larger, with far greater presence. For the first time in this
model range, the two kidneys now merge in the middle. The sporting
flagship of the line-up is the BMW M135i xDrive (fuel consumption
combined: 7.1 – 6.8 l/100 km [39.8 – 41.5 mpg imp]; CO2
emissions combined: 162 – 155 g/km*), which replaces the grille’s
classical bars with a prominent three-dimensional mesh design inspired
by racing cars. The headlights are now angled in design and lend the
car a fresh and youthful feel. The optional full-LED lights – in
adaptive guise, if desired – cut a particularly modern figure.

 

Pronounced shark nose and clear wedge shape.
The
flanks of the all-new BMW 1 Series stand out first and foremost with
the familiar – and clearly defined – BMW shark nose, a strong hint of
wedge shape and a slim window graphic culminating in the C-pillar with
traditional Hofmeister kink. A small number of crisp and precise lines
and boldly sculpted surfaces lend the new 1 Series an athletic
appearance. The defining elements of the rear end are its broad-set
lower section and the tapering effect further up. This creates a
striking shoulderline, which gives the car a planted stance on the
road. The wide, two-section rear lights enhance this impression and
have a very modern look with their slender form and pared-back
appearance. The optional full-LED rear lights provide a whole new take
on the familiar “L” design courtesy of a single, slim light element
with a striking sweep to the side. Expressively shaped surfaces and
eye-catching tailpipes with a diameter of 90 millimetres (or 100 mm
for the angle-cut items on the BMW M135i xDrive) set the seal on the
sporting appearance of the rear section. The BMW 1 Series is available
with an array of new light-alloy wheels starting from 16 inches in
diameter. 19-inch items are available as an option for the first time.

 

Panoramic roof and backlit trim strips.
The
electric panoramic roof available for the first time on the BMW 1
Series lets more light into the interior, where more room and an
enhanced feeling of spaciousness meet high-quality materials and
innovative details. These include backlit trim strips, making their
debut in a BMW as an option. They come in three different designs with
six switchable colours and create compelling translucent effects.
Grouped control clusters for the heating climate functions and
the various driving functions provide ease of use, while functional
stowage options – such as the area in front of the gearshift lever,
which can be specified with the Wireless Charging option for
smartphones – deliver additional comfort and convenience.

Access to the optional infotainment features of the new BMW Operating
System 7.0 – using gestures, if the relevant option is specified – is
via a grouping of two displays, each of which have a screen diagonal
measuring up to 10.25 inches in the case of the BMW Live Cockpit
Professional. The new display design of this option mimics the newly
designed BMW kidney grille in both form and arrangement. The central,
touch-compatible Control Display is angled towards the driver in
customary BMW style and is optimally positioned in their field of
view. Added to which, the full-colour, 9.2-inch BMW Head-Up Display –
available as an option for the first time on the BMW 1 Series – allows
the driver to view information without taking their eyes off the road.

 

A giant leap in space.
The interior of the
all-new BMW 1 Series is much roomier than its predecessor, especially
in the rear compartment. Getting in is easier and kneeroom for
the rear passengers has increased by 33 millimetres. The rear offers a
full 19 millimetres of extra headroom if the outward-opening sliding
panoramic sunroof is specified. Rear passengers also enjoy 13
millimetres more elbowroom, while the driver and front passenger can
look forward to an extra 42 millimetres in this respect. The load
compartment capacity of 380 litres is 20 litres up on the outgoing
car’s, and folding down the rear seat bench increases this to
1,200 litres. In addition, the minimum width of the boot has increased
by 67 millimetres. And electric tailgate operation is offered on the
BMW 1 Series for the first time.

 

Four equipment lines and one flagship model.
The
base Advantage model is joined in the new BMW 1 Series line-up by
three other equipment lines, which differ from one another in both
exterior and interior details. The Luxury Line model accentuates the
classy and comfortable side to the car’s character with the help of
body applications in Aluminium satinated and seat upholstery in Dakota
leather. The Sport Line model with Black accents, window graphic in
BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line and sports seats, and the M
Sport model with accents in Aluminium satinated, front apron with
specially shaped air intakes and BMW M rear apron in High-gloss Black
lead the 1 Series up the dynamic ladder culminating in the BMW M135i
xDrive. The flagship model stands out with features including a
mesh-design BMW kidney grille, angle-cut tailpipe tips in Cerium Grey
and a BMW M rear spoiler in body colour.

 

Cutting-edge BMW front-wheel-drive architecture with
innovative powertrain technology.
The third generation
of the BMW 1 Series showcases the debut appearance of BMW’s
cutting-edge new front-wheel-drive architecture. Benchmark driving
dynamics for the segment and a far more spacious interior are the
result. A five-year process of development has seen all the experience
amassed over recent years with front-wheel-drive BMW Group models come
together with a transfer of technology from BMW i to the BMW core
brand to create a proper BMW with a character all its own. Whether
front-wheel-drive or equipped with BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel
drive, the new 1 Series has taken its agility to a level above its
predecessor. Its fast and precise responses are clearly perceptible
and serve to enhance the driving experience. An important factor here
is the ARB (actuator contiguous wheel slip limitation) technology
familiar from the BMW i3s (electric power consumption combined: 14.6 –
14 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km**), which is
now making its debut in a combustion-engined vehicle and allows wheel
slip to be controlled much more sensitively and swiftly than before. A
standard feature of the BMW 1 Series, ARB uses a slip controller that
is positioned directly in the engine control unit rather than in the
control unit for the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system.
Eliminating the long signal paths means that information is relayed
three times quicker, while the driver perceives wheel slip being
brought under control up to ten times faster. Actuator contiguous
wheel slip limitation works in close tandem with the DSC system to
bring about a clear reduction in the power understeer normally
experienced in front-wheel-drive cars. The ARB technology is assisted
in its task by BMW Performance Control (yaw moment distribution). This
feature, also included as standard on the 1 Series, gives it more
agile handling by applying the brakes as required at the wheels on the
inside of the bend before the slip threshold has been reached. The
result is neutral steering behaviour. Besides the standard suspension
– which already has a dynamic set-up and is specially tuned to the
different engine variants – and the M Sport suspension with a 10 mm
reduction in ride height, the all-new BMW 1 Series can also be
specified with the Adaptive suspension with VDC (Variable Damper
Control) as an option. This particular variant lets the driver choose
from two different damper response settings – Comfort or Sport – using
the Driving Experience Control switch. All new BMW 1 Series models
from the entry-level engine upwards are equipped with a multi-link
rear axle.

 

Two models with BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel
drive.
ARB technology and BMW Performance Control are
likewise included in the BMW 120d xDrive (fuel consumption combined:
4.7 – 4.5 l/100 km [60.1 – 62.8 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions
combined: 124 – 117 g/km*) and BMW M135i xDrive, which feature
intelligent all-wheel drive as standard. Standard specification for
the M135i xDrive also includes a newly developed mechanical Torsen
limited-slip differential, which gives the car an even sportier edge
by creating a locking effect between the front wheels.

The differential is integrated into the standard-fit eight-speed
Steptronic Sport transmission and also features a Launch Control mode
that already puts the full peak torque of 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) on tap in
first and second gear. The even sharper response of the M Sport
steering in the BMW M135i xDrive produces a further noticeable
increase in the car’s agility and gives it an even bigger appetite for
corners. And the M Sport brakes offer excellent fade resistance and
abundant reserves of stopping power at all times. The M Sport steering
and M Sport brakes are also available as optional extras for other BMW
1 Series models.

 

Three diesel engines and two petrol variants from
launch.
Customers can order their new BMW 1 Series with
a choice of three- and four-cylinder engines from the
latest-generation BMW EfficientDynamics family. A host of detail
improvements give them better fuel economy, lower emissions and, in
some cases, more power than before. Three diesel engines and two
petrol units are available, developing from 85 kW (116 hp) in the BMW
116d (fuel consumption combined: 4.2 – 3.8 l/100 km [67.3 – 74.3 mpg
imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 110 – 100 g/km*) to 225 kW
(306 hp) in the BMW M135i xDrive. The new engine powering the latter
model is the most powerful four-cylinder unit in the BMW Group
line-up. The BMW M135i xDrive dispatches 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a
mere 4.8 seconds (4.7 seconds with M Performance package, available
from 11/2019) on the way to a governed top speed of 250 km/h (155
mph). Despite these impressive performance figures, combined fuel
consumption is just 7.1 – 6.8 litres per 100 km [39.8 – 41.5 mpg imp]
and CO2 emissions come in at only 162 – 155 grams per
kilometre. All the engines available for the BMW 1 Series meet the
strict Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard, while the BMW 116d is already
Euro 6d-compliant. The petrol engines are equipped with a gasoline
particulate filter and the diesels with a diesel particulate filter,
NOx adsorption catalyst and SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) technology.

 

Three different transmission technologies now
available.
The BMW 116d, BMW 118d and BMW 118i come as
standard with the further-developed six-speed manual gearbox, while
the state-of-the-art seven-speed dual-clutch Steptronic transmission
can be specified as an option for the BMW 116d and BMW 118i. The
eight-speed Steptronic transmission – available as an option for the
BMW 118d and standard on the BMW 120d xDrive – and the eight-speed
Steptronic Sport transmission of the BMW M135i xDrive boast further
improved smoothness and acoustic properties. Intelligent connectivity
allows both automatic transmissions to adapt their shift strategy to
the route and traffic situation at hand.

 

Assistance systems from BMW models higher up the
range.
A large number of innovative driver assistance
systems fitted in the BMW 1 Series have been taken from models higher
up the BMW range to make their debuts in the premium compact class.
Depending on the system in question, camera images and data gathered
by radar and ultrasonic sensors are used to monitor the vehicle’s
surrounding area and either alert the driver to hazards or minimise
the risk of an accident by means of corrective braking and steering.
Standard equipment in Europe includes collision and pedestrian warning
with city braking function, which also alerts the driver to the
presence of cyclists. Also fitted as standard is the Lane Departure
Warning system with active lane return, which is operational from 70
to 210 km/h (44 – 130 mph). Options include Active Cruise Control
usable up to 160 km/h (99 mph) – on cars with automatic transmission
and Stop Go function – plus the Driving Assistant, which
comprises the Lane Change Warning system, rear collision warning and
crossing traffic warning.

 

Pa
rking Assistant with innovative reversing assistant
.
The BMW 1 Series provides assistance with
parking in the form of the optional Park Distance Control (PDC), rear
view camera or Parking Assistant. The latter enables automatic
assisted parking in spaces that are either parallel or perpendicular
to the road, as well as automatic manoeuvring out of parallel parking
spaces. Celebrating its premiere in the premium compact class is
the innovative reversing assistant, which stores the steering
movements for any section the car has just driven forward along at no
more than 36 km/h (22 mph). The system is then able to steer the
vehicle in reverse – for distances of up to 50 metres at up to 9 km/h
(5.5 mph) – along exactly the same line it took when moving forward.

 

The smartphone as car key.
The BMW 1 Series is
available with the option of two new smart features that have
previously only been seen in BMW models higher up the ladder: the BMW
Digital Key and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. Available
as an option, the BMW Digital Key enables users to lock and unlock the
vehicle from a smartphone using Near Field Communication (NFC)
technology, rendering the conventional car key surplus to
requirements. Holding the smartphone up to the door handle opens the
car – even if the phone battery is dead. The engine can be started as
soon as the phone has been placed in the smartphone tray or wireless
charging tray. The driver can share the BMW Digital Key with up to
five other people or use the BMW Key Card with the same
functionality. The BMW Digital Key is available for top-spec
NFC-compatible Samsung Galaxy models running Android 8.0 and above.

 

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant: expert and conversation
partner.
Another new element has been added to the
control and operating concept for the all-new BMW 1 Series in the form
of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant first unveiled in the BMW 3
Series Sedan. The Intelligent Personal Assistant is a genuine BMW
expert and is familiar with virtually all the car’s functions. After
waking the system with the prompt “Hey BMW”, drivers can operate their
car and access its functions and information simply by speaking. The
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a digital character with his own
personality, who can learn routines, preferred settings and habits –
and subsequently apply them in the appropriate context or engage in
casual conversation. One unique feature over other digital assistants
is that drivers can give this one a name of their choice.

 

Connected Navigation for a more relaxed arrival
.
Connected Navigation services allow internal
and external information to be factored into route planning. Drivers
of the BMW 1 Series will be able to send destinations from various
apps straight to their car’s navigation system, store them and
synchronise them with the car. The Parking Space Assistant proposes
various parking options to the driver in good time before the
destination is reached. This service includes providing information on
the nearest multi-storey car park as well as suggesting routes that
offer a particularly good chance of finding a parking spot close to
the destination. The existing On-Street Parking Information and PARK
NOW services are integrated intelligently into the process. In
selected cities, it is even possible to pay parking charges automatically.

 

Operation by iDrive Controller, touch, voice or gestures
.
The new BMW 1 Series lets drivers use a
variety of operating methods, depending on the situation and personal
preferences. In addition to the usual buttons on the centre console
and steering wheel, other frontline control elements include the
iDrive Controller – with touchpad from BMW Live Cockpit Plus upwards –
and the standard 8.8-inch Control Display with touchscreen
functionality. BMW Live Cockpit Plus also adds a navigation system and
intelligent voice control with online speech processing. BMW Live
Cockpit Professional, based on the new BMW Operating System 7.0,
brings together the fully digital display and operating system
(including two 10.25-inch displays) with maximum connectivity and
customisability. Standout features include an adaptive navigation
system and a hard-drive-based multimedia system. There is also the
option of controlling the functions using seven different gestures.