The BMW 1 Series is a range of subcompact executive cars (C-segment) manufactured by BMW since 2004. It is the successor to the BMW 3 Series Compact and is currently in its fourth generation. Positioned as the entry-level model in BMW range of products, the first generation was produced in hatchback, coupé and convertible body styles.
| BMW 1 Series | |
|---|---|
 BMW 1 Series (F70) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2004–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact executive car (C) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW 3 Series Compact |
| Successor | BMW 2 Series (coupé/convertible) |
Since 2014, the coupé and convertible models have been marketed separately as the 2 Series, therefore the 1 Series range no longer includes these body styles. A four-door sedan model became available for the Chinese market in 2017, using the front-wheel drive platform that is also used the basis for the third-generation 1 Series hatchback.
A high-performance BMW M version called the BMW 1 Series M Coupé was produced for the first generation. Due to the 1 Series coupé model being replaced by the 2 Series, the 1 Series M Coupé was replaced by the BMW M2 in 2016.
For the first two generations, the 1 Series used a rear-wheel drive layout, while all-wheel drive was introduced as an option since 2012. For the third generation introduced in 2019, the 1 Series switched to a front-wheel drive layout, while retaining the all-wheel drive option.[1]
First generation (E81/E82/E87/E88; 2004)
editThe first generation of the 1 Series consists of the following body styles:
- 3-door hatchback (E81)
- 5-door hatchback (E87)
- coupé (E82)
- convertible (E88)
This generation was produced from 2004 to 2013 and is sometimes collectively referred to as the E8x. The E8x replaced the 3 Series Compact as the entry-level models of the BMW range. All models were rear-wheel drive, which was a rare configuration in the hatchback market segment. The engines available were four-cylinder turbo-diesel, four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol, six-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol and six-cylinder turbocharged petrol (the latter only available on coupé and convertible models).
The 1 Series M Coupé is powered by the BMW N54 turbocharged inline-six engine and uses a six-speed manual transmission. It was produced in only the coupé body style and is considered the predecessor to the BMW M2.
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BMW 1 Series (E87)
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BMW 1 Series Coupé (E82)
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BMW 1 Series M Coupé (E82)
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BMW 1 Series Cabriolet (E88)
Second generation (F20/F21; 2011)
editThe second generation of the 1 Series consists of the following body styles:
- 5-door hatchback (F20)
- 3-door hatchback (F21)
From this generation onwards, the coupé and convertible models have been marketed separately using the BMW 2 Series nameplate.
This generation was produced from 2011 to 2019 and is often collectively referred to as the F20.
The F20/F21 was initially powered by inline-four petrol, inline-four diesel and inline-six petrol engines. In 2015, inline-three petrol and diesel engines were added to the model range. All engines are turbocharged.
Unlike most hatchback competitors, the F20/F21 uses rear-wheel drive (rather than front-wheel drive) for most models. The F20/F21 is the first 1 Series to offer an optional all-wheel drive (called "xDrive" by BMW).
Third generation (F40; 2019)
editThe third generation of the 1 Series was released in 2019. Unlike the previous generation F20 1 Series, the F40 1 Series uses a front-wheel drive configuration with an all-wheel drive option, and sharing its platform with the F48 X1, F39 X2, 2 Series Gran Coupé, and others. The F40 1 Series is only available as a 5-door hatchback.[2]
Fourth generation (F70; 2024)
editThe fourth generation of the 1 Series was officially unveiled on 4 June 2024 and set to commence production later in 2024. Like its predecessor F40 1 Series, the F70 1 Series is based on the front-wheel drive based UKL2 platform and comes solely as a 5-door hatchback. Despite using a different internal codename to its predecessor, the F70 1 Series is a heavy refresh of the F40 1 Series instead of a complete redesign.[3][4]
China-market sedan (F52; 2017)
editThe 1 Series (F52) is a four-door sedan that began production in 2017 in China. The F52 has been built specifically for the Chinese market by BMW Brilliance, a joint venture between BMW and Brilliance Auto.[5] Unlike other BMW 1 Series cars of the time, it uses the front-wheel drive UKL platform.[6] The F52 was later sold in Mexico in 2018.[7] Production of this model ended in 2023.
Production and sales
edit| Year | Production | Europe
sales |
US sales | Canada
sales |
Mexico
sales[8] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 39,247 | 39,247 | |||
| 2005 | 149,493 | 133,953 | |||
| 2006 | 151,918 | 132,216 | |||
| 2007 | 165,803 | 142,192 | |||
| 2008 | 225,095 | 187,691 | 12,018 | ||
| 2009 | 216,944 | 174,185 | 11,182 | ||
| 2010 | 196,004 | 147,623 | 13,132 | ||
| 2011 | 176,418 | 135,105 | 8,832 | 35 | |
| 2012 | 226,829 | 153,791 | 8,294 | 1,093 | 1,533 |
| 2013 | 213,611 | 152,808 | 7,220 | 881 | 1,641 |
| 2014 | 190,033 | 131,847 | — | 2 | 1,540 |
| 2015 | 182,158 | 130,494 | — | 3 | 1,573 |
| 2016 | 176,032 | 132,287 | — | — | 1,481 |
| 2017 | 201,968 | 137,959 | — | — | 1,429 |
| 2018 | 199,980 | 127,681 | — | — | 1,985 |
| 2019 | 173,870[9] | 112,068 | — | — | 1,549 |
| 2020 | 164,056[10] | 107,870 | — | — | 657 |
| 2021 | 96,410 | — | — | 547 | |
| 2022 | 65,994 | — | — | 385 |
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "All-New F40 BMW 1 Series Announced – FWD Or AWD, 5-Door Only - Auto News - Carlist.my". Carlist.my - Malaysia's No.1 Car Site. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
- ^ Padeanu, Adrian (2024-06-04). "The New BMW M135 Is a 312-HP Hot Hatch We Won't Get in the US". Motor1.
- ^ Padeanu, Adrian (2024-06-04). "2025 BMW 1 Series F70 Officially Revealed With Quirky Grille". BMW BLOG. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Horatiu Boeriu (21 November 2016). "BMW 1 Series Sedan makes world debut at Auto Guangzhou 2016". BMWBLOG. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- ^ Stefan Ogbac (18 July 2016). "2017 BMW 1 Series Sedan Revealed for Chinese Market". Motor Trend. Archived from the original on 2016-07-19. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- ^ Panait, Mircea (2018-06-27). "F52 1 Series Sedan Launched By BMW In Mexico". autoevolution. Retrieved 2019-09-17.
- ^ "Venta al público y producción de vehículos ligeros por marca, modelo, segmento y país origen". PX-Web (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-12-12.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20210627090023/https://www.bmwgroup.com/content/dam/grpw/websites/bmwgroup_com/ir/downloads/en/2020/gb/BMW-GB19_en_Finanzbericht.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-06-27. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
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