The 2017 BMW 1 Series LCI update has arrived in Australia, with the flagship M140i receiving a very attractive price cut. The update is likely to be the last before the all-new model arrives. Initially revealed in May this year, the 1 Series LCI update brings in a range of […]
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2017 BMW 1 Series update announced, last RWD before FWD model arrives
The BMW 1 Series has undergone its final cosmetic upgrade for 2017 before its successor switches to the front-wheel drive UKL platform. To see the only real-wheel drive player in the premium small car sector out before its 2018-2019 replacement, BMW has treated the car to some subtle external upgrades […]
BMW Australia announces M140i Performance Edition, looks good…
BMW Australia has announced a special edition version of the M140i, called the “Performance Edition”. And, rather stupidly, the local arm hasn’t provided any photos. All the company has provided is this pointless slip which looks like a build plate. We can only assume it looks like a 1 Series […]
2017 BMW 1 Series on sale in Australia Q4, 250kW M140i added
BMW Australia has announced pricing details for the facelifted 2016-2017 BMW 1 Series, bringing more power for most models and improved economy. Starting out the changes is the new 120i. It comes with a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder now producing 135kW and 270Nm (up 5kW). This means the 0-100km/h time is […]
BMW M140i & M240i revealed; 250kW for entry M Performance models
BMW’s M Performance range has been updated, with the entry M135i and M235i now superseded by the new M140i and M240i, bringing more power and reduced fuel consumption. These two are BMW’s smallest performance models, stopping just short of the M2 in terms of outright performance. For the update, BMW […]