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About the BMW 1 Series
The new BMW 1 Series is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $49,068 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M Sport Collection variant and topping out at $83,600 for the Base.
There are 3 variants of the 1 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2024.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (233kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo (233kW/400Nm), 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (115kW/230Nm) and 1.5L turbo (115kW/230Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 1 Series is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
76.49 - 147.76 kW/t
70.18 kW/t
190.39 kW/t
Boot Space
380 litres
282 litres
450 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.92 - 7.81 L/100km
2.5 L/100km
8.93 L/100km
Vehicle Range
628 - 831 km
573 km
1,122 km
Price
$49,068 - $83,600
$48,850
$128,400
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
21 years
3 years
29 years
Service Interval
No Data
12 months
12 months
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2025 BMW 1 Series Price
M Sport Collection
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $49,068 |
M Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $56,500 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $56,500 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $61,900 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $61,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 BMW 1 Series Dimensions
1459mm
1800mm
4361mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2025 BMW 1 Series Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 1 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 1 Series is the M Sport with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 5.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 1 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO and uses 7.8L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the BMW 1 Series variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| BMW 1 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.9 L/100km |
2025 BMW 1 Series Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW 1 Series?
The BMW 1 Series offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
2025 BMW 1 Series vs other 5d Hatchbacks to consider
The BMW 1 Series has a number of competitors because the 1er spans from a turbo three-cylinder powertrain, to a high-output turbo four-cylinder with all-wheel drive.
The most obvious of competitors is the Mercedes-Benz A-Class which is also the German automaker's entry-level offering.
Both the BMW and Mercedes offer high-end, premium-looking interiors with elements of soft-touch materials and metal accents.
Option lists on both the 1er and A-Class are quite extensive and can get expensive if you get trigger happy.
The 1 Series also gets cross-shopped with the BMW X1, X2, Mini five-door hatch, and Clubman which all share the same UKL platform.
BMW 128ti models have a sportier edge and compete against the likes of the Ford Focus ST, Renault Megane RS and Volkswagen Golf GTI. The 128ti though offers a more premium-feeling interior though.
The Focus ST is arguably just as focused and packs a lot more technology as standard, while the Golf GTI is more comfortable day-to-day with similar performance.
Range-topping M135i xDrive models compete against the likes of the Audi S3, Mercedes-AMG A35, and Volkswagen Golf R.
At this end of the 1 Series range, it can get quite expensive and is missing features that are expected of the price point.
The M135i xDrive though doesn't offer the tech or all-round usability of an Audi S3 or Volkswagen Golf R, nor can it blow any of its direct rivals out of the water in terms of straight-line performance or corner-carving ability.
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BMW 1 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 1 Series is the M Sport Collection that starts from $49,068.
The most expensive BMW 1 Series is the Base that starts from $83,600.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 1 Series is offered by the M Sport Collection which can tow 1300 kg
The largest BMW 1 Series is the M Sport which measures 1800mm wide, 4361mm in length and sits 1459mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 1 Series is the Base which has 233kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The BMW 1 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 1 Series is the Base which weighs 2100 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 1 Series uses premium unleaded.