In January 2015, BMW will unveil the 1 Series Facelift. The successful hatchback remains forbidden to U.S. customers, but the facelift model is expected to sell even more in Europe. In Germany alone, over 37,500 customers have purchased the 1 Series through October 2014.
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Customers can look forward to an extensive optical revision of the front and rear. The headlights will be available in full LED and are considerably narrower while the lower edge rises sharply. The front grille also goes through a downsizing exercise and now perfectly fits the front fascia.
Most of the changes come from under the hood and for the first time, the 2015 BMW 1 Series LCI will be offered with three-cylinder options, in diesel and petrol.
The new three-cylinder engines B37 and B38 found in the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and the new MINI, will power the entry level 1 Series hatches. We expect BMW to use the 116d and 116i monikers for the three-cylinder-powered models.
Customers will also have the option of four-cylinder units. BMW 118d, 120d and 125d will use the new four-cylinder diesel BMW B47 engine, with significantly improved acoustics and power: 150 PS (118 d) and 190 PS (120d). The BMW 125d LCI should get a bit more power than the currently specified 218 hp.
The world premiere will take place at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, followed shortly by the market launch in Europe.
When do you think these will come into manufacture. I have a 125d due for May delivery ie Should be manufactured in March / April… Do you think it will be the face-lift model? Didn’t know if these are normally instantly changed over or only new orders after announcement?
Production starts in March.
I think if you ordered an old car, you will receive an old car. Let’s imagine you ordered 116i with 136bhp and the new version called 116i will be with different specs? Just call your dealer!
I look at that and ask again, why isn’t this sold in the US? Would perfectly fit my needs. Perfectly.
No one knows. It’s a great car
Why 116 i?
The 3-cyl inthe 2er, both coupe and mini van AT, have the 218i moniker.
Personally I would jave loved a 3 cyl 180 hp 1 series (as the journalists drove in 2012) but at 136 hp and 220 Nm that is too weak.
The smaller VAG 1.4 albeit 4 cyl is at 150 hp, 250 Nm.
I am not to keen on the 4 cyl, do t like the sound ( soul ) and the m135i is a lot of money and more power than what is healthy for your license.
Horatiu do you know when we will se more powerful versions of the 3 cyl, or at least the option of a m performance power kit.
Not sure why, but our sources say 116i and 116d for sure.
I don’t think we will see more powerful 3-cylinder in small cars. BMW has always said that these engines offered the best balance between fuel consumption and power.
Not sure why, but our sources say 116i and 116d for sure.
I don’t think we will see more powerful 3-cylinder in small cars. BMW has always said that these engines offered the best balance between fuel consumption and power.
What does LCI stand for ?
Life Cycle Impulse = Facelift
Hi Horatiu, Are you sure that front face of bmw 116 will undergo such change as you depict on the blog pictures?
Yes. I saw the car. Looks awesome!!
Pardon me but, can you confirm that its the approved version of image for production, by the bmw. Because i really feel sad now cause bought the previous version 3 months ago. if i have known this i wouldnt buy it and wait for the newer version.
The photo shown here is NOT the new car. The new one will be unveiled this week.
Thanks for replaying back, your answer has put me into ease, I don’t want to be nuisance, but could you give us more details on what changes will be made on exterior, anything different from that existing look (2014)?
Personally I would expect more akin design to the 2 series on exterior, front wheel drive and even sedan version but NOT now, probably in early 2017.
I can’t comment on that yet. We’re under embargo.
Thank You so far,
Hi Horatiu, Are you sure that front face will undergo such a change as you depict on the blog?