Overview
The 2013 Bmw 1 23d is a rear wheel drive 2 Door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 2012 classified as a E88 MY12 UPDATE. The Bmw 1 is regarded as a sports built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $35,100.
The Bmw 1 is a rear wheel drive 2 door with 4 seats, powered by a 2.0L Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 150 kW of power (at 4400 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a 6 Speed Automatic. BMW claims the 1 Series 23d uses 5.9L/100km of diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 154g of CO2. It has a 51L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 864km 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 23d 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 2013 Bmw 1 23d has a 107mm ground clearance with a 1200kg braked and 740kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.150.
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 Pass Side Lower B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WBAUP120%0VH01234.
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 | Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1995 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 150kW |
| Power RPM | 4400 |
| Torque | 400Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 |
| Bore Stroke | 84x90 |
| Compression Ratio | 17.00 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.150 |
| 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) | 5.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 7.6 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 4.9 |
| Tank Size (L) | 51 |
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 154 |
| CO2 Urban | 198 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 128 |
| 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) | 740 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| 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 | WBAUP120%0VH01234 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/08/2013 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | Euro 5 |