BMW 1 Series (F40)

The BMW 1 Series (F40) is the third generation of the BMW 1 Series range of subcompact executive hatchback cars. Unlike the previous generation F20 1 Series, the F40 1 Series uses a front-wheel drive configuration and is only available as a 5-door hatchback.[2]

Overview

The F40 1 Series premiered at the 2019 Frankfurt Auto Show and launched on 28 September 2019.[3] Built on the UKL2 platform, it shares the same front hood, fender panel, dashboard, and suspension as the 2 Series Gran Coupé.[4][5]

Compared to its predecessor, the F40 1 Series is 5 mm shorter, 34 mm wider, and 13 mm taller.[6] Despite the decreases in length, due to the tighter packaging of the front-wheel drive engine, front legroom has increased by 42 mm, rear legroom has increased by 33 mm, and rear headroom has increased by 19 mm.[7] The boot capacity has also increased by 20 litres to 380 litres with the seats raised, and 1200 litres with the seats folded.[8] The F40 1 Series is also 30 kg lighter due to increased use of aluminium.[9]

Petrol engines have a gasoline particulate filter, while diesel engines feature a diesel particulate filter and AdBlue selective catalytic reduction.[10] All engines meet the Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard.[11]

116i, 118i, 116d, and 118d models come with 6-speed manual transmissions as standard.[12] 118i and 116d models can be specified with a 7-speed Getrag 7DCT300 dual-clutch transmission, while an 8-speed Aisin automatic transmission is available for M135i xDrive, 128ti, 118d, and 120d xDrive models.[13]

Equipment

The F40 1 Series is available in Advantage, Luxury, Sport, and M Sport trim.[14] Sport and Luxury models feature an M Sport Steering wheel, while M Sport models feature sport seats and M exterior styling.[15] European models feature collision detection and lane departure warning with intervention as standard.[16]

The F40 1 Series is available with iDrive 7.0 with two 10.25-inch displays.[17] iDrive 7.0 features the voice-controlled BMW digital assistant which can control in-car functions and can be activated by saying "Hey BMW".[18] A digital key also enables the vehicle to be unlocked using near-field communication by holding a smartphone near the door handle and the engine can be started by placing the smartphone in the wireless charging tray.[19] The digital key can also be shared with up to five other smartphones.[20]

Other options include gesture control, a windshield reflected head-up display, automatic parking, a panoramic sunroof, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.[21]

M135i xDrive models feature a limited slip differential, larger M Sport brakes, a strut bar, and a larger 100 mm diameter exhaust.[22]

Updates

In October 2021 BMW revealed an updated M135i. It comes with retuned springs, dampers and trailing arm and control arm mounts. A hydromount was also added to attach the front wishbones and the camber has been increased for more grip. The artificial interior engine sound was loudened as well.[23]

Models

Safety

The 2019 1 Series scored five stars overall in its Euro NCAP test.[24]

External links

• Official website