About the BMW 1 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2006 BMW 1 Series is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $34,900 for the Base variant and topping out at $65,800 for the Sport.
There are 2 variants of the 1 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2006.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (95kW/180Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (85kW/150Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (115kW/330Nm) and 3.0L multi-point injection (195kW/315Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2006 1 Series was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
2006 BMW 1 Series Price
Base
Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $62,000 |
3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $62,000 |
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2006 BMW 1 Series Specs
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2006 BMW 1 Series Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2006 BMW 1 Series Fuel Economy
There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 1 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 1 Series is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.6L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 1 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 9.4L 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 |
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2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.8 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.5 L/100km |
1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.5 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km |
2006 BMW 1 Series Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW 1 Series?
The BMW 1 Series offers a 2 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.
BMW 1 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 1 Series is the Base that starts from $34,900.
The most expensive BMW 1 Series is the Sport that starts from $65,800.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 1 Series is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Sport.
The largest BMW 1 Series is the Sport which measures 1751mm wide, 4227mm in length and sits 1430mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 1 Series is the Sport which has 195kW of power from its 3.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The BMW 1 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 1 Series is the Sport which weighs 1875 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 1 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.