Overview
The 2024 BMW 1 Series M SPORT is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 1st May 2024 classified as a F40. The BMW 1 Series is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany and when it was new had prices starting at $54,800.
This BMW 1 Series is powered by a 1.5L 3-cylinder engine that has 103 kW of power (at 4500 rpm) and 220 Nm of torque (at 1250 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the 1 Series M SPORT uses 5.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 135g of CO2.
The BMW 1 Series measures 1434mm (56.5 inches) in height, 4319mm (170.0 inches) in length, 1799mm (70.8 inches) in width with a 2670mm (105.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1365kg (3009.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The 1 Series M SPORT comes standard with 235/35 ZR19 91Y front tyres and 235/35 ZR19 91Y rear tyres. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2024 BMW 1 Series M SPORT has a 153mm ground clearance with a 1300kg braked and 680kg unbraked towing capacity.
The BMW 1 Series has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP.
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 | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1499 |
| Size (L) | 1.5L |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Camshaft | Dual Overhead Cam |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 12 |
| Power | 103kW |
| Power RPM | 4500 |
| Torque | 220Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1250 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 7 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | Strut |
| Suspension Rear | Multi-Link |
| Steering Mechanism | - |
| Drive | front |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 5.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 7 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 5.3 |
| Tank Size (L) | - |
| Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 135 |
| CO2 Urban | 160 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 121 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 235/35 ZR19 91Y |
| Tyre Rear | 235/35 ZR19 91Y |
| Front Rim Size | 8x19 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8x19 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1434 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4319 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1799 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 153 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2670 |
| Turning Circle (m) | - |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1365 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1845 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1300 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 680 |
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | - |
| Service Interval Months | - |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 60 |
| Discontinued Date | 2024-07-07 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EU6 |