General News
4 March, 2025
More oomph at entry level
A MORE feisty version of BMW’s entry level 1 Series hatchback as well as the 2 Series Gran Coupé have been launched by BMW.
The 120 and 220 variants are powered by BMW’s ‘TwinPower’ turbo inline four-cylinder engine with 150kW and 300Nm. Prices are $60,600 and $62,900 plus on-roads with deliveries expected mid-year.
The fourth-generation 1 Series Hatch launched in late 2024 with the 118 as the entry variant and the M135 xDrive as the performance offering. The second-generation 2 Series Gran Coupé is due to launch in the coming weeks, with its powertrain line-up mirroring that of the 1 Series.
The addition of the 120 and 220 by the middle of 2025 will mean a new mid-tier offering among the line-ups, with 0-100km/h times of 7.2 seconds for the hatch and 7.3 seconds for the coupé.
The engine drives the front wheels in both offerings via a seven-speed dual clutch Steptronic transmission with gearshift paddles. The extensive specification offerings for both new variants replicate that of the 118 and 218, with the uprated power unit a key differentiator.
A key addition for all 1 Series Hatch and 2 Series Gran Coupé variants built from March 2025 production is a striking BMW ‘Kidney Iconic Glow’.
Both variants come with M Sport package, 18in M light alloy wheels, seven-speed Steptronic transmission with gearshift paddles, adaptive LED headlights with high-beam assistant, adaptive M suspension, Head-Up Display, 10.25in instrument and 10.7in infotainment displays, easy access with a digital key, front collision warning with brake intervention, lane change and departure warning, active cruise control with start-stop, rear cross traffic and exit warning, speed limit information, sports, electric and heated front seats, tyre pressure monitor and wireless charging tray.
For Westco BMW sales inquiries call Grant Woolcock on 4044 4122.
