BMW · 2024–present

BMW F70

The BMW 1 Series (F70) is the fourth generation of the BMW 1 Series range of subcompact executive hatchback cars. Like the previous generation F40 1 Series, the F70 1 Series uses a front-wheel drive configuration and is only available as a 5-door hatchback.

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Predecessor: BMW 1 Series (F40)

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Overview

The F70 1 Series was officially unveiled on 4 June 2024. It retains the UKL2 platform, which underpins F74 2 Series Gran Coupé. Production at the BMW Leipzig Plant commenced in July 2024 with a schedule market launch in October 2024. The F70 1 Series is the first BMW model to drop the 'i' suffix for petrol models, to adapt with BMW's strategy for using the 'i' prefix for battery electric models. The diesel models continued to be marketed with the 'd' suffix. Compared to its predecessor, the F70 1 Series is 42 mm (1.7 in) longer and 25 mm (0.98 in) taller. The boot capacity is unchanged at 380 L (13 cu ft) with the rear seats raised, and 1,200 L (42 cu ft) with the rear seats folded. For the mild hybrid models, boot space decreased by 80 L (2.8 cu ft) to 300 L (11 cu ft) due to the placement of a 48-volt battery under the boot floor. The exterior is an evolution of its predecessor being a heavy facelift of the F40 1 Series instead of a complete redesign. Exterior highlights includes the number '1' in the Hofmeister kink C-Pillar trim piece when equipped with BMW Individual Shadow Line trim, LED taillights which has a similar shape from the X2 and the first BMW model to have a contrast roof option. Unlike newer BMW models, the F70 1 Series retain its conventional grab handles. The interior is completely redesigned and has a similar layout to the X1 (U11). It features a BMW Curved Display which houses both the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system (powered by BMW Operating System 9) with QuickSelect functions. A gear selector switch is used for the automatic transmission instead of a gear lever and the number of physical interior controls has been reduced, including the omission of the iDrive control wheel (like on other entr

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Specifications

name: BMW 1 Series, (fourth generation)
Manufacturer: BMW
Production: July 2024 – present
Model years: 2025–present
Assembly: Germany: Leipzig (BMW Leipzig Plant)
Class: Subcompact executive car
Body style: 5-door hatchback
Platform: BMW UKL2 platform
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive)
Engine: Petrol:, 1.5 L B38 turbo I3, 1.5 L B38, turbo I3 mild hybrid, 2.0 L B48 turbo I4, Diesel:, 2.0 L B47 turbo I4, 2.0 L B47 turbo I4 mild hybrid
Predecessor: BMW 1 Series (F40)
Transmission: 7-speed Steptronic automatic Getrag/Magna 7DCT300
Kerb weight: 1425 -
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Length: 4361 mm
Wheelbase: 2670 mm
Width: 1800 mm
Height: 1459 mm
Related: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé (F74/F78)
Designer: José Casas, Jae-heon Lee, Ted Lee (exterior), Julius Laurien (interior)