Overview
The 2012 Bmw 1 25i is a rear wheel drive 2 Door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 9th January 2011 classified as a E88 MY12. The Bmw 1 is regarded as a sports built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $21,700.
The Bmw 1 is a rear wheel drive 2 door with 4 seats, powered by a 3.0L Inline 6 Cylinder engine that has 160 kW of power (at 6100 rpm) and 270 Nm of torque (at 4850 rpm) via a 6 Speed Automatic. BMW claims the 1 Series 25i uses 8.4L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 195g of CO2. It has a 53L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 631km per full tank.
The Bmw 1 measures 1411mm (55.6 inches) in height, 4360mm (171.7 inches) in length, 1748mm (68.8 inches) in width with a 2660mm (104.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1540kg (3395.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The 1 Series 25i comes standard with 205/50 R17 front tyres and 225/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2012 Bmw 1 25i has a 107mm ground clearance with a 1200kg braked and 700kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.730.
The Bmw 1 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the Driver Side Chassis. An example VIN number would be similar to WBAUL920%0VG80001.
Pros
- High-end cabin presentation
- Much more practical than the old 1er
- Punchy turbo engine
Cons
- Generic drive experience
- Lacking features expected of the price point
- Still can't match old 1er's rear-drive dynamics
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2996 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Inline 6 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 160kW |
| Power RPM | 6100 |
| Torque | 270Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 |
| Bore Stroke | 85x88 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.70 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.730 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | RWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 8.4 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 11.9 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 6.4 |
| Tank Size (L) | 53 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 195 |
| CO2 Urban | 275 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 149 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 205/50 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 225/45 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 7x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.5x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1411 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4360 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1748 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 107 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2660 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.7 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1540 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1980 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1200 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 700 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Driver Side Chassis |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Service Interval KMs | 25 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBAUL920%0VG80001 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/03/2012 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | Euro 5 |