After the recently revealed new generations of BMW Series 3 and BMW M3, the Bavarian manufacturer announces the arrival of the new BMW Series 1. The car was announced in a video on the official BMW Instagram account.
BMW Series 1 is a range of subcompact executive cars that arrived on the market in 2004 and was offered in hatchback, coupé and convertible body styles. The published video shows all previous generations of Series 1 with the description “Ready for the new 1? First we celebrate last 20 years”. Not long after that, the official account of the BMW M department announced “There is new ONE coming soon”.
What is known so far is that it will remain a hatchback body style with a redesigned front and rear bumper, new LED lights. Earlier spy photos confirmed that the M version will feature deeper fenders, a discreet rear spoiler and quad tailpipes, just like the outgoing M135i xDrive. Inside, the new Series 1 will be equipped with a new digital cockpit and the latest technical solutions.
The current 1 Series is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-L four-cylinder engine with 306 hp (228 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque. Whether the new Series 1 will have more power and better performance than the current one remains to be seen after the official premiere, which will take place on July 1, 2024.
Source: BMW via Instagram