Video: 2025 BMW 1 Series details, model range for Australia
The heavily updated BMW 1 Series is due in Australia later this year with more equipment across the range – but prices are unknown for now.
The 2025 BMW 1 Series hatch is due in Australian showrooms by the end of this year in a choice of two model grades, with more equipment than before.
Unveiled this morning, the 2025 1 Series – with new styling, technology and engine specifications – is billed as a new-generation car, but is closer to a heavy facelift of the current model in showrooms since 2019.
BMW Australia has confirmed the first examples are due in local showrooms between October and December 2024 (the fourth quarter of the year), in two petrol model grades – 118 and M135 xDrive.
Prices are yet to be announced, though new features have been added across the range, which could suggest a price increase.
However a recent round of special editions for the current 1 Series – which have lowered the price after a series of steep increases during the pandemic – suggest the 'new' model could be priced similarly to its predecessor.
The current front-wheel-drive BMW 118i is priced from $54,800 plus on-road costs, while the all-wheel-drive M135i xDrive starts from $76,600 plus on-road costs. The 128ti front-drive hot hatch has been axed.
The 1 Series is the first modern petrol BMW to drop 'i' from the end of its model badges, with the letter – previously standing for fuel injection – to be reserved for electric BMWs.
Powering the 118 is a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine developing 115kW and 230Nm (up 12kW/10Nm on its predecessor), matched with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission driving the front wheels.
It appears to be the 120 variant sold in Europe, but with its 48-volt mild-hybrid system deleted, which claims to be capable of adding a 15kW/55Nm boost under hard acceleration, or allowing the engine to switch off, and the car to coast at cruising speeds.
The Australian version of the engine is also down 10Nm on the European model, before the mild-hybrid boost is added.
Meanwhile the M135 xDrive uses a 233kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine – up 8kW, but down 50Nm on its predecessor – paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch auto, replacing an eight-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox.
It is the more powerful of the two engine tunes offered in the M135 globally. Europe is offered a 221kW/400Nm version due to more stringent emissions rules.
With standard all-wheel drive, BMW claims the Australian M135 xDrive can complete the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.9 seconds, 0.1sec slower than the outgoing M135i.
For more details on what's new across the 2025 1 Series range – including the new interior with 10.7-inch infotainment and 10.25-inch instrument displays – click here to read our full reveal story.
Specific to Australia, newly standard on both models are heated front seats, adaptive suspension and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
The 118 gains power-adjustable front seats, Veganza synthetic trim (replacing cloth and 'Sensatec' upholstery), adaptive cruise control, head-up display and adaptive LED headlights, compared to its predecessor.
The M135 is now fitted as standard with lumbar adjustment for the front seats, and a heated steering wheel, among other extras.
More details of the 2025 BMW 1 Series range are due closer to its local arrival later this year.
2025 BMW 1 Series model range
- 118 – $TBC
- M135 xDrive – $TBC
2025 BMW 118 standard features include:
- 18-inch alloy wheels with tyre repair kit
- M Sport package
- Adaptive M suspension
- Black 'Shadowline' exterior trim
- Adaptive LED headlights with auto high beams
- 10.25-inch digital instrument display
- 10.7-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation, digital radio
- Head-up display
- Keyless entry and start
- Power-adjustable heated front sport seats with driver's side memory
- Veganza synthetic leather-look upholstery
- Wireless phone charging
- Power-operated tailgate
- Shift paddles on steering wheel
- 5G SIM connectivity
- Black headlining
- 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
- 360-degree, rear-view cameras
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Automated parking
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane departure warning
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Door exit warning
- Traffic sign recognition
2025 BMW M135 xDrive adds (over 118):
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- M Sport performance brakes with blue calipers
- M rear spoiler
- Unique exterior styling (different grille pattern, M mirror caps and quad exhaust tips)
- Black exterior roof finish
- Panoramic glass roof panel
- Harman Kardon sound system
- Massaging front seats with lumbar
- Heated steering wheel
- Lane-keep assist with 'active side collision prevention'
- Lane centring assist
- Front cross-traffic alert
- Collision evasion assistant
