BMW 1 Series (F40)

The BMW 1 Series (F40) is the third generation of the BMW 1 Series range of subcompact executive hatchback cars.

BMW 1 Series (F40)
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
ProductionJuly 2019–present
AssemblyGermany: Leipzig, Regensburg (BMW Central Building)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact executive car
Body style5-door hatchback
Layout
PlatformBMW UKL2 platform (BMW FAAR platform)
RelatedBMW 2 Series (F44)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,319 mm (170.0 in)
Width1,799 mm (70.8 in)
Height1,434 mm (56.5 in)
Kerb weight1,290–1,525 kg (2,844–3,362 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorBMW 1 Series (F20)

Unlike the F20 1 Series, the F40 1 Series uses a front-wheel drive configuration and is only available as a 5-door hatchback.[1]

It went on sale on 26 November 2019 in Mexico,[2] although the M135iA xDrive for the Mexican market will not arrive until 2020.[3]

Development and launch
Rear view
Interior

The F40 1 Series premiered at the 2019 Frankfurt Auto Show and launched on 28 September, 2019.[4]

Compared to its predecessor, the F40 1 Series is 5 mm (0.2 in) shorter, 34 mm (1.3 in) wider, and 13 mm (0.5 in) taller.[5] Despite the decreases in length, due to the tighter packaging of the front-wheel drive engine, front legroom has increased by 42 mm (1.7 in), rear legroom has increased by 33 mm (1.3 in), and rear headroom has increased by 19 mm (0.7 in).[6] The boot capacity has also increased by 20 litres (0.71 cu ft) to 380 litres (13 cu ft) with the seats raised, and 1,200 litres (42 cu ft) with the seats folded.[7] The F40 1 Series is also 30 kg (66 lb) lighter due to increased use of aluminium.[8]

Petrol engines have a gasoline particulate filter, while diesel engines feature a diesel particulate filter and AdBlue selective catalytic reduction.[9] All engines meet the Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard.[10]

118i, 116d, and 118d models come with 6-speed manual transmissions as standard.[11] 118i and 116d models can be upgraded to a 7-speed Getrag 7DCT300 dual-clutch transmission, while an 8-speed Aisin automatic transmission is available for M135i xDrive, 118d, and 120d xDrive models.[12]

Equipment

The F40 1 Series is available in Advantage, Luxury, Sport, and M Sport trim.[13] Sport and Luxury models feature an M Sport Steering wheel, while M Sport models feature sport seats and M exterior styling.[14] European models feature collision detection and lane departure warning with intervention as standard.[15]

The F40 1 Series is available with iDrive 7.0 with two 10.25-inch displays.[16] iDrive 7.0 features the voice-controlled BMW digital assistant which can control in-car functions and can be activated by saying "Hey BMW".[17] 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.[18] The digital key can also be shared with up to five other smartphones.[19]

Other options include gesture control, a windshield reflected head-up display, automatic parking, a panoramic sunroof, and Apple CarPlay.[20]

M135i xDrive models feature a limited slip differential, larger M Sport brakes, a strut bar, and a larger 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter exhaust.[21]

Models

Petrol engines
Model Years Engine Power Torque 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
118i 2019– B38B15
1.5 L I3 turbo		 103 kW (138 hp)
at 4,600–6,500 rpm		 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft)
at 1,480–4,200 rpm		 8.5 s
M135i xDrive B48A20
2.0 L I4 turbo		 225 kW (302 hp)
at 5,000–6,500 rpm		 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft)
at 1,750–4,500 rpm		 4.8 s

Diesel engines
Model Years Engine Power Torque 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
116d 2019– B37C15U0
1.5 L I3 turbo		 85 kW (114 hp)
at 4,000 rpm		 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft)
at 1,750–2,250 rpm		 10.1 s
118d B47D20
2.0 L I4 turbo		 110 kW (148 hp)
at 4,000 rpm		 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)
at 1,750–2,500 rpm		 8.4 s
120d xDrive 140 kW (188 hp)
at 4,000 rpm		 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)
at 1,750–2,500 rpm		 7.0 s

Safety

The 2019 1 Series scored five stars overall in its Euro NCAP test.[22]

Euro NCAP test results
BMW 118i, LHD (2019)
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 31.8 83%
Child occupant: 43 87%
Pedestrian: 36.5 76%
Safety assist: 9.5 72%

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