Will this latest 1 Series Hot Hatch come to town

This is the fourth generation BMW 1 Series and its has been a close second to the popular VW Golf. Then came the restyled Mercedes-Benz A-Class and BMW engineers had to go back to the drawing board to make this product more stylish and also dynamic.

Still, it never quite made it as the hot hatch king in Europe and also Asia Pacific.

Interestingly, BMW management has decided to keep evolving the 1 Series and now we have this 2025 model with petrol power and also ……. Surprise surprise, DIESEL power.

With a dynamic design presence, a completely revised drive portfolio and extensively improved chassis technology, the new BMW 1-Series has sharpened its profile as the sportiest vehicle in the competitive environment.

The range included highly efficient engines with 48-volt mild hybrid technology and a production process designed to conserve resources and recycle materials optimise sustainability throughout the entire product life cycle.

Its progressive character is also reflected in the redesigned interior, an extended range of automated driving and parking systems, the new BMW iDrive with QuickSelect and innovative digital services based on BMW Operating System 9.

The exterior length of the new BMW 1-Series has increased by 42 millimetres to 4,361 millimetres, while the wheelbase is 2,670 millimetres. The vehicle width is 1,800 millimetres, while the height has increased by 25 millimetres to 1,459 millimetres.

With a strikingly flat front end that sits significantly lower to the road than its predecessor, the new BMW 1-Series signals its sporty character more than ever. The wide, forward-leaning BMW radiator grille features an innovative structure of vertical and diagonal bars. The standard LED headlights feature striking vertical elements for the daytime running light and the turn indicators. Adaptive LED headlights with glare-free matrix high beam, cornering light function and blue accents are optionally available.

The side view of the new BMW 1-Series is characterised by the dynamic wedge shape and the flat window graphics that taper towards the rear. The standard BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line includes a graphic element with the number 1 in the Hofmeister kink counter-swing on the C-pillar. A long roof spoiler and side air deflectors emphasise the stretched silhouette. Vertical reflectors and a black diffuser-style insert add to the powerful appearance of the rear apron. The striking, two-part rear lights extend will into the side sections.

The body paintwork of the new BMW 1-Series is available in two solid paintwork finishes and seven metallic finishes. Four BMW Individual paint finishes and a wide range of BMW Individual special paint finishes are also available. The new BMW 1-Series is the first model in the brand’s range to be available with an optional contrasting roof paint finish. The high-gloss black finish adds to the sporty appearance of the car.

New generation of engines, 7-speed Steptronic transmission with dual clutch as standard

Like the BMW M135 xDrive engine, all of the other engines available for the new BMW 1-Series are part of the latest generation of modular engines from the BMW Group. The three-cylinder petrol engine of the new BMW 120 and the four-cylinder diesel engine of the new BMW 120d are combined with 48-volt mild hybrid technology, which enhances both their efficiency and their spontaneous power delivery. All of the drive units transmit their power to a 7-speed Steptronic transmission with dual clutch as standard.

With a maximum power output of 170 hp, the drive system of the new BMW 120 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds. The new BMW 120d generates a power output of 163 hp and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. The BMW 118d, also powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine delivers 150 hp and an acceleration of 8.3 seconds.