1 series review in NZ Driver

[shadowninja 0]

I subscribe to NZ Driver & as always am eager for each monthly delivery. Like the Autocar mag, the BMW 1 series features large on the front page.

Interestingly a very positive review.

"This is not a cut-price, entry level, minicar offering remarkable packaging. .Despite being introduced as a five-door hatch, this is every millimetre a true BMW."

According to NZ Driver it is unlikely that NZ will get the 1.6L petrol. More likely that we will get the 1.8L diesel, 2.0L petrol and the 2.0L diesel. These will all carry 6 speed manual or 6 speed auto trannies (!). The 2.0L diesel claims 120kW @ 4000 rpm, with a massive 340 Nm of torque @ just 2000 rpm!!

The look of the car is warming on me too... and I know I'll definitely test it once it arrives.

(also... it appears that BMW will be the first car manufacturer to start offering NAV functions for new cars, possibly from early 2005).

[Homy.D.Clown 0]

Yeah BMW have been trying to get the NAV thing up and running for ages... they were looking to other car makers for some help funding the project(all the mapping and associated stuff).. but deals kept going pear shaped so they decided to go it alone(is what i last heard).

[Guest Spargo]

I quite like it. A girl friend of mine has a 120i on order. That sorta sums it up though doesnt it?

Edited June 30, 2004 by CiLK WuRM

[Grant 4]

The review in Autocar is pretty darned good too.

Cheers

[shadowninja 0]

Prices announced for BMW 1-Series

18 August 2004

BMW has ended speculation about the 1-Series range by announcing its pricing for the model.

Starting the range will be the 85kW 116i at $38,900, with the 95kW 2.0-litre 118i at $40,900. The 2.0-litre 110 kW 120i petrol and diesel- powered 120kW 2.0-litre 120d models will each be priced at $54,900.

Automatic 118i, 120i and 120d models will cost $3000 more than their manual counterparts.

The 1-Series will be the only car in its class with rear-wheel-drive, Valvetronic engines and five-point multi-link rear suspension.

It is the first five-door hatchback ever available from BMW. Coupes and convertibles based on the 1-Series are expected in the future.

Meanwhile, the quickest 1-Series is the 120d, with a 0-100kmh time of just 7.9 seconds. Both 120d and i models will be available from October, the 116i from December and the 118i from February 2005.

All 1-Series models will have traction control, driver and front- passenger front airbags, side airbags, ITS head airbags and antilock brakes.