The second generation of BMW 1-Series looks much better and beautiful as compared to its previous cohorts. It offers longer and wider profiles. It has very impressive interior with redesigned dashboard and upgraded trims to give the interior an upmarket and premium-feeling. The all new 1-Series offers an ever impressive and efficient engine line-up of BMW diesel engines.
The most impressive engine in the range is the 2.0 Litre diesel motor offered in 120d. It develops 184bhp of power and can accelerate from zero to 62 in 7.2 seconds. It is capable of returning the claimed fuel economy of 63mpg. But you can’t underestimate the petrol engines as they have twin turbo versions and deliver 49mpg with agility and refinement.
Overall, 1-Series has five engines to offer, means a wide range of BMW 1-Series performance options. There are two new 4-cylinder engines being introduced by the BMW to power 116i and 118i, whereas there are three refined four cylinder diesel units to power the 116d, 118d and 120d.
It first time when a 4-cylinder BMW engine will get twin turbo and the 116i will be powered by a four cylinder twin turbo engine which is capable of generating 136hp and 210lb-ft of torque. It is very agile that can get a sprint from zero to 62 miles per hour in just 8.5 seconds and has the top speed of 130mph.
The engine unit in 118i produces 170bhp and has a peak pulling power of 240lb-ft and covers 0-62 miles per hour in just 7.4 seconds and top pace of 140mph. The pick of the bunch is 120d due to its muscular performance and class leading fuel economy of 63mpg with manual and 65mpg with automatic gearbox. The 1-Series exclusively offers eight speed automatic transmissions but you can ask for a six speed manual as well.
