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All-new BMW 1 Series unveiled; Range-topping M135 offers 296 BHP & 4WD
BMW has taken the wraps disconnected its all-new entry-level model, the 1 Series, for the planetary markets. The latest iteration of the BMW 1 Series features a wholly revamped design, some to its exterior arsenic good arsenic interiors - bringing it much successful enactment with the brand's latest plan connection seen connected its bigger siblings.
The caller 1 Series is besides the archetypal exemplary from BMW to driblet the 'i' suffix from its petrol-powered versions. The caller entry-level hatchback volition beryllium offered successful a scope of trims, powered by petrol, diesel and mild-hybrid powertrain options. The hatchback volition beryllium manufactured successful Germany and is expected to spell connected merchantability by the extremity of this year.
Talking astir the exterior, the caller 1 Series present features a freshly-designed acceptable of headlamps with integrated LED DRLs, on with a smaller kidney grille arsenic good arsenic a longer and flatter bonnet compared to the erstwhile model. The hatchback besides comes with recently designed LED process lights and all-new beforehand and rear bumpers. The 2024 BMW 1 Series is besides 42 mm longer than the erstwhile model.
Inside, the 1 Series gets a implicit overhaul. This includes a revamped dashboard, present featuring a caller 10.25-inch integer instrumentality clump and a 10.7-inch touchscreen infotainment surface moving the latest iDrive OS. Other features see a caller cogwheel selector and leather-free upholstery each astir the cabin.
The BMW 1 Series is offered successful 4 variants: 118d, 120d, 120 and M135. The 2 diesel variants travel powered by a 2.0-litre motor producing 148 BHP and 360 Nm. The BMW 120 is powered by a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol motor producing 154 BHP and 240 Nm. The range-topping BMW M135, though, comes with a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol motor churning retired 296 BHP and 400 Nm and sends powerfulness to each 4 wheels via BMW's xDrive. Of these, the 120 petrol and 120d variants travel modular with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. All engines are paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission arsenic standard.
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