2017 BMW 1 Series Range Updated With New Engines And Equipment

BMW has applied of series of rolling updates to its 1 Series small car range, including BMW’s new-generation four- and six-cylinder engines, as well as adding new features on some models.

The existing 118i petrol and 118d diesel both carry over unchanged, as does their pricing starting from $36,900 and $40,300 respectively.

Changes start with the 120i, which adopts a substantially revised 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, boosted to 135kW of power and 270Nm of torque (up 5kW and 20Nm).

The 120i also comes standard with BMW’s Sport Line package, equipping it with a rear-view camera, dual-zone climate control, 17-inch alloy wheels, ConnectedDrive, and extended smartphone connectivity.

The new engine is also slightly quicker than the one it replaces, with a 0-100 km/h sprint of 7.1 seconds (0.1 seconds faster) while fuel consumption is rated at 5.8 l/100km.

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