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    2020 BMW 1 Series

    Used from

    $42,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.9 - 7.5 L / 100km

    About the BMW 1 Series

    The 2020 BMW 1 Series is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $42,990 for the M Sport variant and topping out at $69,990 for the Base.

    There are 4 variants of the 1 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2019.

    Engine options include 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (103kW/220Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/450Nm). Available with manual, 7-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2020 1 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    76.49 - 142.63 kW/t
    66.03 kW/t
    192.44 kW/t
    Boot Space
    380 litres
    260 litres
    455 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.92 - 7.52 L/100km
    2.5 L/100km
    8.93 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    667 - 712 km
    573 km
    1,098 km
    Price
    $42,990 - $69,990
    $36,600
    $102,910
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    999,999 km
    100,000 km
    999,999 km
    Years on Sale
    21 years
    3 years
    29 years
    Service Interval
    No Data
    12 months
    12 months

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    2020 BMW 1 Series Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2020 BMW 1 Series Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW 1 Series

    M Sport

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • City
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitor (bsm)
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Control Type: Touch Pad
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 32.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.1
      • Headroom Front: 1019
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 956
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1442
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1430
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 34.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 873
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1410
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1351
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: Leather
    • Media control
      • Touch Pad
      • Touch Screen
      • Wheel
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Mobile phone preparation
      • Charger
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Nfc
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Phone
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Concierge Service
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Tracker System
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    M

    Adds to M Sport:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 16
      • Subwoofer
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from M Sport:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Nfc
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Pure

    Adds to M:
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    Removes from M:
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 16
      • Subwoofer
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass

    Base

    Adds to Pure:
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 16
      • Subwoofer
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Pure:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    See all 2020 BMW 1 Series Specs

    2020 BMW 1 Series Dimensions

    1434mm
    1799mm
    4319mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2020 BMW 1 Series Dimensions

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    2020 BMW 1 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 1 Series

    The most fuel efficient BMW 1 Series is the M Sport with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 1.5L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 5.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    BMW 1 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    1.5L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.9 L/100km
    1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.9 L/100km
    See all BMW 1 Series Fuel Economy

    2020 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 M Sport that starts from $42,990.

    The most expensive BMW 1 Series is the Base that starts from $69,990.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 1 Series is offered by the M Sport which can tow 1300 kg

    The largest BMW 1 Series is the M Sport which measures 1799mm wide, 4319mm in length and sits 1434mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 1 Series is the M which has 225kW 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 M which weighs 2085 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 1 Series uses premium unleaded.