Today is the official market launch of the BMW
1-Series sedan, a car tailored specifically to meet the wants and needs of
Chinese buyers. The new 1-Series sedan is offered exclusively by BMW, together
with BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd.
The 1-Series sedan has a
length of 4,456 mm, a width of 1,803 mm and a height of
1,446 mm, while its short overhangs, long bonnet and wheelbase give
it an elongated sporty look according to the automaker.
The interior is driver-oriented in terms of design
and is different than the one you get with the 5-door version - different upper
dashboard and a different center console. BMW says there's
generous leg room and headroom in the back.
Powering the 1-Series sedan will be three latest-gen
power units, as customers will be able to choose between the 118i Sedan, 120i
Sedan and 125i Sedan. The latter packs a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, good for
231 PS and 350 Nm of torque. Mated to an 8-speed
Steptronic gearbox, the 125i Sedan can get from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8
seconds before maxing out at 250 km/h. Furthermore, it can average as
little as 6.4 liters per 100 km (36.7 US mpg), with a CO2 figure of 152 g/km.
The 120i Sedan is also powered by a 2.0-liter
4-cylinder petrol unit, putting down 192 PS and 280 Nm of
torque. The 8-speed auto is standard on this model as well, helping it hit 100
km/h in 7.5 seconds, with a top speed of 235 km/h. In terms
of fuel consumption, the 120i Sedan is a bit more economical, rated at
6.2l/100km (38 US mpg) and 148g/km CO2.
The engine range is rounded off by the
1.5-liter 3-cylinder petrol unit in the 118i Sedan, generating 136 PS and 220 Nm of torque. This entry-level model features a 6-speed
automatic and will hit 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds before maxing out at
212 km/h. However, the efficiency of this power unit is reflected in
its average fuel consumption figure of 5.5l/100 km (43 US mpg) as well as the
132g/km of CO2.
The 1-Series Sedan is geared not just
towards sporty driving but also comfort, with BMW wanting occupants to
experience a relaxed ride on all road surfaces. Driving behavior features
include the powerful disc brakes, the electromechanical power steering with
Servotronic speed-related support and the Dynamic Stability Control.
Among its many standard features, the 1-Series Sedan
comes with automatic air conditioning with optimized acoustic properties. It
has model-specific heating and ventilation system, adapted to the specific
climatic conditions in China - offering a highly effective air filtering
option.
Optional driver assistance systems such as Driving
Assistant with collision warning & city brake, as well as the Parking
Assistant, offer an additional bonus in terms of both comfort as well as
safety. As for connectivity, BMW Connected offers drivers a personal mobility
assistant, while the Open Mobility Cloud platform allows smartphones, tablets
and smart watches to connect to the vehicle.
