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BMW India's entry level luxury hatchback, the all-new 2013 BMW 1-Series is all set to make an entry onto the Indian shores, in just about few hours from now at an event that is slated to get underway in the city of Mumbai.
What we know so far is that the BMW 1-Series could be offered in two variants – the 116i (petrol) and the 118d (diesel). The petrol unit uses a 1.6-litre four cylinder engine that puts out 136 PS of power and 220 Nm of torque; while the 1-series diesel uses a 2.0-litre four cylinder engine that produces 143 PS of power and 320 Nm of torque. Both the engines are not only more powerful than their rivals, but they are also mated to a rear-wheel drive system that ensures more driving fun.
The BMW 1-series is expected to start under Rs 22 lakh and will compete with the likes of A-Class, B-Class, Volvo V40 Cross Country and Audi Q3S.
Live Updates
– The BMW 1-Series will be offered in 2 variant: the 116i (petrol) & the 118d (diesel).
– The petrol powered BMW 1-Series 116i uses a 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder engine that produces 136 PS of power and 220 Nm of peak torque.
– The BMW 1-Series 118d uses a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine that produces 143 PS of max power and 320 Nm of peak torque.
– BMW 1-Series v/s MercedesBenz A-Class (petrol): 116i: 1.6 / 136 PS / 220 Nm / 16.28 kmpl A180: 1.6 / 122 PS / 200 Nm / 15.5 kmpl.
– BMW 1-Series v/s Mercedes Benz A-Class (diesel): 118d: 2.0 / 143 PS / 320 Nm / 20.58 kmpl – A180 CDI: 2.2 / 109 PS / 250 Nm /20 kmpl.
– BMW 1-Series 116i available in Baseline trim only – no climate control, sunroof, Bluetooth, leather upholstery & more importantly – iDrive!
– BMW 1-Series comes with 8 airbags, ABS, cornering brake control, TC & ESP. Brake energy regeneration & auto start-stop system are standard.
– BMW 1-Series is offered with a choice of 8 colours. Red colour seen here is the signature shade.
The pricing for the BMW 1-series is as follows:
BMW 1-series 116i (petrol):
Baseline – Rs 20.9 lakh
BMW 1-series 118d (diesel):
Baseline – Rs 22.9 lakh
Sport Line – Rs 25.9 lakh
Sport Plus – Rs 29.9 lakh
(All prices are ex-showroom, India).
Click here to read the full launch report of the 2013 BMW 1-Series.
