Country of OriginThe country in which the vehicle was assembled from components to complete car
GERMANY
LaunchedThe year in which this vehicle was first built
November 2009
Generation Name
E81/E82/E87/E88
SeriesThe series of a vehicle model e.g. VY Commodore, FG Falcon
E87
Model YearThis is the manufacturer's label to describe a particular build version of this vehicle. This can overlap multiple years of production and may not match the build year.
MY10
BadgeThis is the variation of the vehicle within its model line. This can be a change of mechanical equipment, features etc.
123d
DoorsThe number of doors on the vehicle. Note that the boot is generally included in the door count.
5
Seat CapacityThe number of occupants that can be legally carried within a vehicle.
5
Body StyleThis is the overall shape (style) of the vehicle's body, eg Sedan, SUV, Ute
Hatch
Overview
BMW's 1 Series might look like yet another small hatchback. It is, and isn't. For one, it's rear-drive, making it probably the best balanced of its ilk. For another, it doesn't quite have front-drive packaging advantages. For street cred, and driving pleasure, it delivers, especially with the latest 118d and 123d turbodiesels. Although back seat legroom is less than most, there's still five-door hatchback practicality. The new 2.0-litre diesel engines combine strong performance with impressive efficiency: the 123d produces 150kW/400Nm, reaches 100km/h in 7.0 seconds and averages 5.2l/100km in six-speed manual form. The six-speed auto reaches 100km/h in 7.1 seconds and averages 5.6l/100km.