2024-present 1 Series OverviewBMW 1 Series Overview (2024 - present)
F70
Tech Specs Summary
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- 130 - 155 mph
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- 4.9 - 9.8 seconds
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- 120 - 296 hp
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- 31 - 54.7 mpg
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- 3,064 - 3,417 lbs
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- 10.6 - 42.4 ft3
This generation of the BMW 1 Series (F70) is produced by the German manufacturer BMW and started production in 2024. It's a front engined Hatchback with either front-wheel drive or front-biased four-wheel drive. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 120 hp 1.5 L Inline 3 Turbo gasoline engine all the way to a 296 hp 2 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 1 Series is the BMW M135 xDrive which scores 3.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 296 hp and a power/weight ratio of 11.55 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the BMW 118d is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 661 miles and can store 13.4-42.4 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,866 lbs.