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About the BMW 1 Series
The 2021 BMW 1 Series is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $46,990 for the M Sport variant and topping out at $70,900 for the Base.
There are 3 variants of the 1 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2020.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/450Nm) and 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (103kW/220Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2021 1 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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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 - 735 km
573 km
1,098 km
Price
$46,990 - $70,900
$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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2021 BMW 1 Series Price
M Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $46,990 |
Pure
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $64,990 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $56,900 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $56,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 BMW 1 Series Specs
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2021 BMW 1 Series Dimensions
1434mm
1799mm
4319mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 BMW 1 Series Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 1 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 1 Series is the M Sport with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 5.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 1 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the Pure with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| BMW 1 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.9 L/100km |
2021 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 $46,990.
The most expensive BMW 1 Series is the Base that starts from $70,900.
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 Pure 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 Pure which weighs 2085 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 1 Series uses premium unleaded.