When seeing the upgraded version of 1 series, there are very less changes with respect to the exterior. The area of focus is the interior which has gone through major changes and with these modifications more luxury and technology has been added to the cabin. The saloon is as before available in three and five-door ranges. As always, BMW 1 series ride is also well behaved in its drive and well controlled. This small hatch back can be a very good addition to your garage and you will not regret the purchase.
The new face lifting also brings with it the special edition model range. Edition Sport Line, Edition M Sport Shadow and M 140i Edition Shadow all are included in the line up. These Shadow models get special exterior additions with dark shaded exterior show up.
The LED lights are fitted in black casings; the grilles in the front have a black set and the tail lights are also darkened. Two new exterior colors are also introduced, Seaside blue and Sunset orange. The alloy wheels also get several dark designs to go with the outer shades.
The car is offered with a range of three, four and six-cylinder engine which are powerful from the starting engine till the upper range. The starting 1.5-litre three cylinder petrol engine gives satisfactory performance, moving up is the 2.0-Litre engine that is for those who want little more from their saloon. Then there is a 3.0-Litre engine which is a joy to ride, for those who love speed this is the right pick for you.
At the diesel side, the range also kicks off with a 1.5-litre which is good if you are not much worried about economy and emissions. Then there comes a 2.0-Litre engine with two power options, one is available in 118d and 120d and the more powerful one is installed in 125d. According to the road test, the cheaper 120d is the most satisfying among the range. One can securely say that from the start till its highest point every engine performs like a BMW beauty.
It is the cabin where most of the changes are employed. There is a more driver focused panel; the instrument cluster is also fitted into a black panel. The stitching is in contrast according to the model. For the front cup holders there is an addition of a sliding cover. The iDrive infotainment system has also been updated in the 2017 face lifting. It now includes a built in SIM card and Connected Drive services as standard.
Concierge services like real-time traffic information with hazard review and access to the BMW Connected smartphone app are also present. Through this users can track vehicle location and lock/unlock their vehicle via mobile device. Apart from these there are optional features for the international markets which include a Wi-Fi hotspot and Apple Car Play. The touch screen is upgraded to an 8.8 inch display with more clarity and handy use. It is not the end, there are more updates that have made the automobile a feel of magnificence even in the starting trim level.
READ MORE