Writing the next BMW chapter

NEW 1 SERIES: AT DEALERSHIPS IN SEPTEMBER

The new 2 Series have raised the bar in terms of dynamic prowess.

The new BMW 1 Series is set to be launched in 5-door only in South Africa and will be at dealer floors from September 2017. The new model sees BMW writing the next chapter in the BMW 1 Series success story: around one million units of the 1 Series were sold between 2011 and 2017.

There will be two new exterior colours – Sunset Orange and Seaside Blue – to give the BMW 1 Series even greater presence. Five new light-alloy wheel variants in 17-inch and 18-inch bring further lustre to the exterior.

A completely newly designed instrument panel with enhanced driver focus provides a more generous feeling of space, along with exclusive materials and a new leather upholstery variant lend added class to the interior.

The 1 Series will also feature an innovative operating concept with latest-generation iDrive system.

An optional Navigation system Professional with 8.8-inch touchscreen, voice control and iDrive Controller with touch-sensitive interface will also be available.

BMW ConnectedDrive Services ensure an extremely high level of connectivity. And the new 1 Series is available with Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) with hazard preview, On-Street Parking Information, vehicle access via Remote Services and the integrated Microsoft Exchange function for sharing and editing emails, calendar entries and contact details.

There will be a wide range of powerful and efficient engines including three-, four- and six-cylinder petrol units and cutting-edge three- and four-cylinder diesel variants. BMW South Africa will only offer the 118i, 120i, 120d, 125i M Sport and the M140i engine derivatives.

A more striking design, LED headlights and an all-new interior