BMW 1 Series 2012 Launching Soon

BMW 1 Series Introduction

BMW 1 Series is a premium hatchback, manufactured by German Automaker Baverische Motoren Werke (BMW). The new BMW 1 Series car is equipped with quite similar features as its ongoing-3 Series but company’s new entry-level models have grown smaller in size and looks fresher although. The new 1 series is an abstract blend of BMW styling cues and elegance in the form of kidney-shaped grille, C-pillar kink, long hood, no apparent B Pillar and short deck.

BMW 1 Series 2012 soon to launch in India in the price range of approx. Rs15Lacs to Rs.20Lacs. BMW 1 Series is going to be launched in five different body variants including three-door, five-door, Coupe, convertible andelectric version with only five door or three door to be introduced in India.

BMW India 1 Series Price – Rs. 15-20 lakhs

BMW 1 Series Review

With New BMW 1 Series, you take the ‘Maximum you’ through its sheer luxury design, dynamic driving capabilities and unmatched performance. With its striking look and premium stance, BMW 1 Series is surely going to steal the show in the upcoming hatchback facade.

To begin with BMW 1 Series review, let us start with its superbly refined engine that takes your driving to the next level. Along with its robust build up, the new BMW 1 Series is going to impress you with its notch speed. The appealing design shouts for its excellence while its exceptional efficiency defines its viable fuel economy. Featureslike sporty seats, double Kidney grille with vertical slats and cloth ‘Move’ standard Upholstery adds to its grace.

So the all new BMW India 1 Series will be a virtuous package for all those who want extravagant driving experience. Undoubtedly, With BMW 1 Series, German car maker has put an enthralling gamble in the automobile market.

BMW 1 Series Features

BMW 1 Series 3-door and 5-door cars come with sporty yet elegant features including elongated bonnet and luxurious front and rear seats in the car. The hatchback is controlled by Dynamic Stability Control system that keeps an eye over every movement of the car and arbitrates whenever necessary.

For better fuel efficiency, BMW 1 Series is incorporated with Intelligent Energy management feature which turns on the engine where you don’t need power, say on a traffic light. Accompanying that is the Brake Energy Regeneration Mechanism which makes sure that no energy is wasted during braking and gets utilized in producing power.

• Sport seats
• SCloth ‘Move’ standard upholstery
• Electronic seat adjustment (height and backrest only)
• M Sport package
• BMW Urban & Sport Line
• Double kidney grille with vertical slats
• BMW Assist
• High-beam assistant
• Dynamic Traction Control
• Navigation system Business

BMW 1 Series Specifications

BMW 1 Series is expected to be incorporated with smaller displacement turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine options in its Indian release. The base model 116i is equipped with petrol driven 1.6 liter TwinPower turbo direct injection engine which can churn out 136HP while BMW 118i will have 170HP engine.

The diesel version of BMW 1 Series will have 2.0 liter engine, as in its present BMW 120d model, which will give 116BHP, 143BHP and 184BHP Power. It is also expected to be available in three-cylinder economic engine and is going to be coupled with six speed transmission system.

 Technical Specificaion

	Petrol	Diesel
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder Petrol Engine	TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder Diesel Engine
No. of Valves	4	4
Displacement	1598cc	1995cc
Bore x Stroke	77 x 85.8mm	84 x 90mm
Compression ratio	10.5 : 1	16.5 : 1
Max. Power	136 hp @ 4400 rpm	184 hp @ 4000rpm
Max. Torque	220 Nm @ 1350 – 4300 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm
Top Speed	210 kmph	228 kmph
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)	8.5 Sec.	7.1 Sec.
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity	52 ltrs	52 ltrs
Wheel Type	Alloy
Front Wheel Size	6.5 J x 16 Inch, Steel	7 J x 16 Inch, Steel
Rear Wheel Size	6.5 J x 16 Inch, Steel	7 J x 16 Inch, Steel
Front Tyre Size	195/55 R 16 H	205/55 R 16 V
Rear Tyre Size	195/55 R 16 H	205/55 R 16 V
Front Brakes	Front Ventilated	Front Ventilated
Rear Brakes	Disk	Disk