BMW presents new 1 series model range

BMW presents new 1 series model range during NAIAS
all images courtesy of BMW group

during the 2015 north american auto show in detroit, BMW introduced a range of new 1 series models – 3-door and 5-door variations – featuring a modified interior and exterior with a revised engine line-up designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. for the latest release of vehicles, BMW twinpower turbo technology teams up with rear-wheel drive to deliver up to 326 horsepower for an intense driving experience.

updates to the exterior of the new BMW 1 series shine the spotlight on the brand’s new design styling. a remodelled kidney grille and larger air intakes help to emphasize the car’s dynamism in a familiar bimmer style. headlights with a significantly flatter geometry play a similar role. they come with LED daytime driving lights as standard and can be configured with a full-LED system. the rear lights have also been completely redesigned – they now boast the ‘L’ shape characteristic, bringing it up to date with the rest of the BMW family.

front 3/4 view

rear 3/4 view

front view

 rear view

 detail of the reworked kidney grill and LED headlights

detail of the new ‘L’ shaped tail lights

standard equipment for the new BMW 1 series model range also features automatic air conditioning, a rain sensor, the BMW radio professional and the iDrive operating system. the range of 3 door and 5 door vehicles now includes a radar-based active cruise control system with stop & go function. the latest-generation parking assistant now enables parallel parking in tight spaces restricted either by two obstacles or on one side only, as well as automatic transverse parking.

concept sketch of the BMW 1 series