
7.9
2025 MG 3 Essence review
This is one car that should be firmly on your shopping list if you’re in the market for an affordable hatchback.
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Matt Campbell
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Pastel Yellow and Dover White non-metallic finishes are standard.
The following metallic finishes are optional:
The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:
The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.
This is one car that should be firmly on your shopping list if you’re in the market for an affordable hatchback.
Matt Campbell
The new BMW 1 Series is here, and even the cheapest version is a properly compelling buy for fans of premium European hatches.
Max Davies
Type | ||
DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1498 | 1499 - 1998 | |
Size (L) | ||
1.5L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
Cylinders | ||
INLINE 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 12 - 16 | |
Power | ||
82kW | 103kW - 233kW | |
Power RPM | ||
6000 | 4200 - 5750 | |
Torque | ||
150Nm | 220Nm - 450Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
4500 | 1480 - 2000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 | 9.5 - 11.1 |