The BMW 1 Series (F70) is the fourth generation of the BMW 1 Series range of subcompact executive hatchback cars. Like the previous generation F40 1 Series, the F70 1 Series uses a front-wheel drive configuration and is only available as a 5-door hatchback.
Overview
The F70 1 Series was officially unveiled on 4 June 2024. It retains the UKL2 platform, which underpins F74 2 Series Gran Coupé.[1] Production at the BMW Leipzig Plant commenced in July 2024 with a schedule market launch in October 2024.[2]
The F70 1 Series is the first BMW model to drop the 'i' suffix for petrol models, to adapt with BMW's strategy for using the 'i' prefix for battery electric models. The diesel models continued to be marketed with the 'd' suffix.[3]