BMW 1 Series (F20)
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| Overview | |
| Production | June 2011–present (F20) |
| Model years | 2012–present |
| Assembly | Germany: Leipzig Germany: Regensburg Brazil: Araquari China: Shenyang (BBA) India: Chennai (BMW India) Malaysia: Kulim (Inokom) Thailand: Rayong (BGMT) |
| Designer | Nicolas Huet (2008) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Small family car |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback (F21) 5-door hatchback (F20) |
| Related | BMW 2 Series |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm (105.9 in) |
| Length | 4,324 mm (170.2 in) |
| Width | 1,765 mm (69.5 in) |
| Height | 1,421 mm (55.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,360–1,590 kg (3,000–3,510 lb) |
The second generation BMW 1 Series range comprises three-door hatchback (model code F21) and five-door hatchback (F20) models. Like its E87 predecessor, it uses a longitudinally-mounted engine, aluminum multi-link suspension and a rear-wheel drive chassis (however some models are available with all-wheel drive).
Transmission options are a six-speed manual or an eight-speed ZF 8HP automatic.
The F20 five-door hatchback was unveiled in 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, followed by Auto Guangzhou 2011.
Early models included the 116i, 118i, 116d, 118d, 120d. In 2012, the 125i, 125d and 116d EfficientDynamics Edition models were introduced. In July 2012, 114i and M135i were introduced, followed by 120d xDrive and M135i xDrive.
It is a version of 1 Series 3-door with 6-cylinder turbo engine, rear-wheel drive, 18-inch M light alloys with a double spoke design, three-dimensionally designed flaps on the air intakes, lower section of the rear apron in Dark Shadow metallic, exterior mirror caps in Ferric Grey, side window surrounds in BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow Line, flared wheel arches.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2012 Geneva International Motor Show.
The vehicle was unveiled in Auto Mobil International Leipzig 2012.
Early models included 114i, 116i, 125i, M135i, 116d, 116d EfficientDynamics Edition, 118d, 125d; followed by 118i, M135i xDrive, 120d, 120d xDrive in November 2012.
Trim variations include the Sport Line and Urban Line, which differ by alloy wheels, kidney grille and other appearance-related features. There is also the M-Sport line that is optional on the rest of the 1-Series range and standard on the M135i.
Emerging as the winner of the best sports car $50–$100K category for the second consecutive time, the BMW M135i was awarded the title at the 2013 Australia's Best Cars awards held in Melbourne, Australia.
In 2009, the BMW 135i was awarded the Best Sports Coupe under $150K at the 2009 Wheels Gold Star Car Awards for exceptional driving experience.
Changes to 1-series hatchback included a facelifted front and rear by Australian-born car designer Calvin Luk who also designed the new F48 X1.
The vehicle was unveiled in 85th Geneva International Motor Show 2015, followed by Auto Shanghai 2015.
118i 3-door, 118i 5-door, 118d xDrive, 120d xDrive, M135i xDrive were introduced in summer of 2016. 120i 3-door, 125i 3-door, M140i 3-door, M140i xDrive 3-door, 120i 5-door, 125i 5-door, M140i 5-door, M140i xDrive 5-door were introduced in summer of 2016.
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