BMW Australia has confirmed the pricing and standard specification of the fourth-generation 1 Series hatchback ahead of its arrival in the fourth quarter of 2024.
UPDATE, 22/02/25 – BMW Australia has added a mid-range 120 variant to its 1 Series range, and it’s set to arrive in mid-2025. Pricing has also increased by $1100 for the 118 and M135 xDrive. We’ve updated this article to reflect those changes.
The BMW 1 Series hatch range only comprised two variants at launch: the entry-level 118 and the flagship M135 xDrive. Now, a front-wheel drive 120 variant has been added to the range with a different engine. It fills the space left by the 128ti when it was dropped from the lineup with the previous-generation 1 Series.
Pricing for the entry-level BMW 118 is up $2800 compared to the previous-generation model and now starts at $57,600 before on-roads, whereas the 120 is $1300 cheaper than the 128ti was at $60,600 before on-roads. The M135 xDrive is up $7000 and starts at $83,600 before on-roads.
The 118 and M135 xDrive are both now $1100 more expensive than when they launched in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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BMW has removed the ‘i’ designations at the end of each variant’s name as part of a new strategy for BMW’s model nomenclature.
Previously signifying petrol injection, ‘i’ will now exclusively be reserved for electric models, with ‘d’ to still signify diesel and ‘e’ being used for plug-in hybrids.
The new 1er has grown 42mm in length (4361mm) and 25mm in height (1459mm). Width (1800mm) and wheelbase (2670mm) are the same as the outgoing model.
Under the skin, the new 1 Series is claimed to offer increased rigidity and body structure for “enhanced agility, steering precision and cornering dynamics”.
Overseas BMW 120
“The revised chassis includes optimised kinematics, highly preloaded anti-roll bar mounts and new shock absorber technology. The caster of the front wheels has been increased by 20 per cent, ensuring stable directional stability and optimised steering feedback,” BMW says.
Inside, the new 1er adopts a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system running BMW Operating System 9, like the X1 and X2.
Pricing
There are now three variants in the local 1 Series range.
| Model | Price excluding on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 BMW 118 | $57,600 (+$1100 from launch, +$2800 on previous gen) |
| 2025 BMW 120 | $60,600 (NEW) |
| 2025 BMW M135 xDrive | $83,600 (+$1100 from launch, +$7000 on previous gen) |
Powertrains
Power and torque or the entry-level 118 is up 12kW and 10Nm compared to the previous-generation model, while for the M135 xDrive it’s up 8kW and down 50Nm.
The 120 is down 30kW and 80Nm on the 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder found in the previous 128ti.
M135 xDrive
| 2025 BMW 118 | 2025 BMW 120 | 2025 BMW M135 xDrive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine size | 1.5L turbo-petrol 3cyl | 2.0L turbo-petrol 4cyl | 2.0L turbo-petrol 4cyl |
| Power | 115kW (+12kW) | 150kW | 233kW (+8kW) |
| Torque | 230Nm (+10Nm) | 300Nm | 400Nm (-50Nm) |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Acceleration (0-100km/h) | 8.0 seconds | 7.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Efficiency
The 2025 BMW 1 Series now requires a minimum of 98 RON premium unleaded across the range. The previous-generation 118i only required a minimum of 95 RON premium unleaded.
| 2025 BMW 1 Series | |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption (claimed) | 6.4L/100km (118) 7.8L/100km (M135 xDrive) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 49L |
| Fuel type | 98 RON premium unleaded |
Fuel economy figures for the 120 are not yet known, though the previous 128ti had claimed an economy of 6.8L/100km.
Dimensions
The 2025 BMW 1 Series is slightly longer and taller than the previous model.
| 2025 BMW 1 Series | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4361mm (+42mm) |
| Width | 1800mm |
| Height | 1459mm (+25mm) |
| Wheelbase | 2670mm |
| Boot capacity | 380L (5-seat) 1200L (2-seat) |
Servicing and Warranty
The 2025 BMW 1 Series, like the wider BMW range, is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
BMW offers a five-year, 80,000km Service Inclusive Basic package for the 1 Series, which costs $2380 – the same as the 2 Series. That price is up $170 on what was available when the 1 Series launched.
| Running costs | BMW 1 Series |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years, unlimited kilometres |
| Roadside assistance | 3 years |
| Service pack | 5 years, 80,000km – $2380 |
Safety
The 2025 BMW 1 Series has yet to be assessed by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Exit warning
- Lane departure warning
- Lane change warning
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Speed limit information
- Parking Assistant Plus
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Surround-view camera
- Tyre pressure monitoring
M135 xDrive adds:
- Evasion Assistant
- Crossroads warning
- Front cross-traffic alert
- Lane-keep assist
- Steering and Lane Control Assistant
Standard Equipment
The 2025 BMW 1 Series range is available in three variants.
2025 BMW 118 equipment highlights:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Tyre repair kit
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- M Sport package
- M high-gloss Shadowline highlights with extended contents
- Interior and exterior mirror package
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Adaptive M suspension
- Power tailgate
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Onboard 5G connectivity
- Head-up display
- Wireless phone charger
- Proximity entry and push-button start
- M headliner Anthracite
- Veganza upholstery
- Heated front sport seats
- Power-adjustable front seats
- BMW Drive Recorder
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
120 adds:
- 18-inch M light alloy wheels
M135 xDrive adds:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- M rear spoiler
- M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
- Panoramic glass roof
- Black-painted contrast roof
- Harman Kardon premium sound system
- Heated steering wheel
- Front seat lumbar support
- Front seat massage function
Options
There are number of option packages available on the 2025 BMW 1 Series range, as well as different alloy wheels, seat upholstery finishes, and interior trims.
The $6500 Enhancement Package for the 118 and 120 adds:
- Metallic paint
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Heated steering wheel
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Front seat lumbar support
- Front seat massage function
- Driving Assistant Professional
- Harman Kardon premium sound system
The M Sport Package Pro ($3200, 118 and 120; $2700 M135 xDrive) adds:
- Black-painted contrast roof (optional on 118)
- M Sport brakes, Red
- M Lights Shadowline
- M seat belts
- M Sport front seats (M135 xDrive only)
- M rear spoiler, black high gloss (118 only)
There are different 18- and 19-inch alloy wheel options, depending on the variant, as well as the following upholstery options:
- M Alcantara/Veganza combination black/contrast stitching blue
- Veganza perforated Oyster ($NCO, Sport seats only)
- Veganza perforated Coral Red/Black
- Veganza perforated Black ($NCO, Sport seats only)
Colours
There’s a wide range of colours available, including some matte finishes which BMW refers to as ‘Frozen’.
The 2025 BMW 1 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire (+$1700)
- M Portimao Blue (+$1700)
- Skyscraper Grey (+$1700)
- Thundernight metallic (+$1700)
- Storm Bay metallic (+$3500)
- Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$5000)
- Frozen Portimao Blue (+$5000)
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