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BMW 1 Series Comparison
The new BMW 1 Series is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $56,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M Sport variant and topping out at $84,100 for the Base.
There are 3 variants of the 1 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2024.
Engine options include 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (115kW/230Nm), 1.5L turbo (115kW/230Nm), 2.0L turbo (150kW/300Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (233kW/400Nm). All variants feature 7-speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 1 Series is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
2025 BMW 1 Series
Base, 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4
From $82,500
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