All-new 2012 BMW 1-series hatchback (official photos)

**AG4** · June 4th, 2011 11:15 AM

Well, that's it, that's the next-generation BMW 1 Series hatchback we probably (definitely) won't get. It's a shame, too, because this new 1 Series is more in line with U.S. tastes than before, at least by a little. The new car is 3.3 inches longer, .7 inches wider and has a 1.2 inch longer wheelbase which translates to more rear leg room and trunk capacity. Track is up 2 inches in front and 2.8 inches in the back.

For Europe, engine options will be a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine we've seen in Mini vehicles-- though modified to fit longitudinally-- and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder common rail diesel. Horsepower figures stretch from 136 in a 116i to 184 in the 120d. The 120d is the performer of the group hitting 62 in a BMW claimed 7.2 seconds with a top speed of 142 mph. The 116d is the fuel miser of the group returning 54.7 MPG combined.

The standard transmission is a six-speed manual while an eight-speed automatic will be optional. DCT is rumored to be offered later in the model's lifecycle.

The 1 Series also gets interior adjustments inspired by the look and quality of the 3 series.

- Straightline

**kotiko** · June 4th, 2011 02:16 PM

Hmm the only things I like about it (physically) are the projector headlamps and the interior.

Other than that, why does it look like a Chinese car to me?

**renzo_d10** · June 4th, 2011 02:36 PM

Hahahaha. Apart from the interior, everything's ugly.

**AG4** · June 4th, 2011 04:20 PM

I heard these reactions with the previous 5-series.
Funny thing is, it still did ok worldwide.

**foresterx** · June 4th, 2011 05:57 PM

it's not ugly for me, it's just that the current one looks perfect already. also they won't make the 1M anymore.

BMW 1 Series M to be one year and done? — Autoblog

**renzo_d10** · June 4th, 2011 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by AG4

I heard these reactions with the previous 5-series.
Funny thing is, it still did ok worldwide.

Hindi eh.

Pangit talaga yan, lalo na yung likod.

Foresterx is right, the current one is near perfect.

lalo na yung sedan, ftw.

**AG4** · June 5th, 2011 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by foresterx

it's not ugly for me, it's just that the current one looks perfect already. also they won't make the 1M anymore.

The 1-series M Coupe will just be produced for a year.
BMW has filed the trademark for the M2 name. :D
I'm guessing the next gen Coupe version of the 1-series will be called a 2-series.

**AG4** · June 5th, 2011 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by renzo_d10

Hindi eh.

Pangit talaga yan, lalo na yung likod.

Thats exactly what people also said the first time they saw the Bangle era BMW models that actually did ok worldwide.

2012 BMW 1-series

**kotiko** · June 5th, 2011 11:11 PM

Yeah the current one kasi looks good already, sana they enhanced it and made it more aggressive or something.

Probably the reason why the others still did good is because it's a "BMW" :D

**leopaul** · June 6th, 2011 06:50 AM

Originally Posted by renzo_d10

Hahahaha. Apart from the interior, everything's ugly.

Why did it show up too early? The BMW 1-Series M Coupe is still there and why did BMW rushed to show the 1-Series Hatchback full model change? Ayan tuloy, naging hidhid sa matuwid na daan.

Naging miniature version of the BMW X1.

Masyado kayong walang gusto sa mga latest BMW. You guys still prefer the Bangle-era BMW models.

By the way, did BMW retain its FR layout? Sayang naman pag FF na ang latest na 1-Series hatchback. The only thing I like is the turbocharged engine.