For the first time ever, the
BMW 1 Series hatchback gained its first full model change after its first generation stayed for about seven years when it was introduced in the world since 2004. We weren't sure how can we describe about the BMW 1 Series' full model change but see if we care...
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| 2012 BMW 1-Series (F20) |
The first-generation 1-Series is a little bit bulgy but the new, second-generation F20 1-Series is now a little bit bulgier than the first generation model! The front view of this new model can be somewhat odd or creepy. It appears it was designed by some madman who got hit by an axe because the front view of the new F20 1-Series is the most terrifying view I have ever seen in my whole life. One look and your babies will start crying uncontrollably because of such scary stance! For the first time ever, there are three styles to choose from such as the Standard, Urban Line for some executive feeling and the Sport Line for sportiness.
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| 2012 BMW 1-Series (F20) interior |
The new BMW F20 1-Series look scary on the outside but on the inside, you'll be safe here. The new interior on the BMW F20 1-Series is all about being hospitable and its tempting to check out some technological features such as the new BMW ConnectedDrive feature. From the inside, I could get addicted with the connectivity features loaded especially the BMW apps that allows me to go on a Facebook status updates, twitter updates, and Webradio. The BMW Online feature allows me to keep in touch with the latest reports and weather updates while cruising the Autobahn. The new 1 Series hatchback is made to be more savvy and addicting much like you're playing Angry Birds in your iPhone. Don't lie, we know that was the case.
As the last FR hatchback remaining, the new BMW 1-Series provides athletic footwork on the road ahead because of its RWD layout, meaning that you can do some drifting as long as you find a way to disable its traction control system and stability management. Forget about what I said but anyway, the new 1 Series hatchback offers a TwinPower Turbo L4 Petrol engine for the 116i and 118i variants, and a TwinPower Turbo L4 diesel engine for the 116d, 118d and 120d variants. The TwinPower Turbo L4 gasoline engine equipped on the BMW 116i can accumulate a fuel economy of 17.2 to 18.2km/L combined and 17 to 17.9km/L combined when this engine's equipped on the BMW 118i. The BMW 116d gets a combined fuel economy of 22.2 to 23.3km/L while the 118d gets about 22.2 to 22.7km/L of combined fuel economy and the 120d gets a combined fuel economy of 21.7 to 22.7km/L. These fuel efficiency measures are thanks to the new ECO PRO mode , regenerative braking, and the idling stop function for optimized fuel economy. The new ECO PRO mode allows drivers to record fuel consumption records in real time. Depending on the variant, the new 1 Series is offered with three transmission types such as a 6-speed manual transmission, 8-speed automatic sports transmission Steptronic, and a 8-speed automatic transmission Steptronic.
With the Standard, Sport Line, and Urban Line offered on the new 1-Series, and depending on which style you're on, the new BMW F20 1-Series is available in various color variations such as Black Sapphire, Tiefseeblau, Glaciersilber, Midnight Blue, Mineralgrau, Alpinweiss, Schwarz, and Karmesinrot. The available Sport Line and Urban Line allows customers the option to paint the side mirrors White (for the Urban Line) and Black (for the Sport Line).
My comment:
The new BMW F20 1-Series looks scary on the outside but on the inside, it can be somewhat addicting thanks to the available technology offered and the BMW ConnectedDrive feature that keeps them entertained. With three different kinds available such as the Standard, Urban Line, and Sport Line, finding the right personality for the new 1-Series is all about choices and decisions to make. To provide the essence of fuel economy, a new ECO MODE is added and with the combined forces of the idling stop function and regenerative braking, you can have the most fuel-efficient FR hatch offered from BMW. What makes me jelly (jealous) is the twin turbo gasoline and diesel engines offered to bring out more fun unlike any other rivals.
The only 1-Series variant available is the 5-door hatchback so you have to make do with it, folks.
Photo: BMW
