The BMW 1 Series is unmistakeably sporty – dynamic contours, the distinctive kidney grille, a long bonnet and a sportily stylish rear define its appearance. New special-edition models – Edition Sport Line Shadow, Edition M Sport Shadow and BMW M140i Edition Shadow – see BMW emphasising the youthfully refreshing, sporty character of its entry-level number.
The Sport Line, Urban Line and M Sport variants of the 1 Series remain in the lineup alongside the standard model. And now there are also special-edition models to choose from. The handover from one model to the next sees five new light-alloy wheels being added to the range in 17- and 18-inch formats. A total of 16 different wheel designs – in sizes ranging from 16 to 18 inches – provide plenty of scope for personalisation.
Moving inside the renewed 1 Series, an array of details add to the cabin’s exclusive, high-quality feel. With a clear and stylish design, the instrument panel has been completely reworked to place an even greater emphasis on driver focus. The black-panel instrument cluster has likewise been reconfigured.
Contrast stitching gives the various model variants a sophisticated appearance. The centre stack, which houses the control panels for the radio and air-conditioning system, features a high-gloss black surface. There is a roll cover for the cupholders in the centre console, giving the updated interior a clean look, the window buttons in the doors now have chrome trim, and the air vents have been revised. Thanks to virtually imperceptible gaps, the glovebox compartment blends seamlessly into the overall ambience.
The newed 1 Series is equipped with the latest generation of the iDrive operating system as standard. Using the iDrive Touch Controller allows the driver to comfortably access and activate a variety of vehicle, navigation and entertainment functions with one hand.
The car comes with a wide choice of petrol and diesel engines, comprising 3-, 4- and 6-cylinder variants. They all hail from the state-of-the-art BMW EfficientDynamics engine family and feature
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology.
The upgraded edition of the BMW 1 Series will be launched in July 2017 in three-door and five-door versions. 
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