About the BMW 1 Series
The 2009 BMW 1 Series is a Small Luxury offered in 5D hatchback, 2D coupe and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $38,900 for the Base variant and topping out at $83,164 for the Sport.
There are 2 variants of the 1 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2008.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (100kW/180Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/340Nm), 3.0L petrol direct injection (160kW/270Nm), 2.0L petrol direct injection (115kW/200Nm), 3.0L multi-point injection (195kW/315Nm) and 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2009 1 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2009 BMW 1 Series Price
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2009 BMW 1 Series Specs
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2009 BMW 1 Series Dimensions
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2009 BMW 1 Series Fuel Economy
There are 15 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 1 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 1 Series is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 4.5L 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 TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 9.8L 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.
2009 BMW 1 Series Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW 1 Series?
The BMW 1 Series offers a 3 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.
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BMW 1 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 1 Series is the Base that starts from $0.
The most expensive BMW 1 Series is the Sport that starts from $83,164.
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 1748mm wide, 4360mm in length and sits 1411mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 1 Series is the Sport which has 225kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The BMW 1 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 1 Series is the Sport which weighs 2050 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 1 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.