Very Good
2025 BMW 118 review
The new BMW 1 Series is here, and even the cheapest version is a properly compelling buy for fans of premium European hatches.
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Max Davies
BMW 1 Series vs Kia K4 Comparison
BMW 1 Series
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
Based on the Kia K4
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
42L - 50L
248 to 390 km
47L
315 to 348 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$49,068 - $83,600
$30,590 - $42,990
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great ride and handling
- Characterful turbo triple and quality tech
- Great value proposition alongside M135
Misses
- Dynamics ultimately limited by front-drive setup
- M branding isn't entirely necessary
- Obnoxious speed limit beeping
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Colours Available
The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire (+$1308)
- Melbourne Red (+$1308)
- M Misano Blue (+$1308)
- Skyscraper Grey (+$1308)
- Storm Bay metallic (+$2000)
- Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$3846)
The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 233kW | 112kW - 142kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5750 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 400Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2000 | 1700 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
