The new BMW Serie 1 debuts in Spain with a starting price of 28,800 euros

Javier López @jlopezbryan96 16 July 2019 2 min.

The new BMW Serie 1 debuts in Spain with a starting price of 28,800 euros

The BMW Serie 1 has already made its way to Spain, and it does so with two petrol engines, three diesel engines and a starting price of 28,800 euros.

The compact segment continues its natural course, prompting the arrival of new generations of the most in-demand and successful models. Among these is the BMW Serie 1, the Bavarian firm’s bid to go head-to-head with the Audi A3, the Volkswagen Golf and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. BMW has now brought to market the third generation of its compact, which takes over from its predecessors to carry on their legacy. To this end, it has been established in Spain, one of its main markets, where it will have a starting price of 28,800 euros.

With this premise, BMW pushes ahead with its tough battle in this crowded segment, seeking to win over buyers not only from the very top, exclusive end, but also from the more mainstream brands. The German firm, aware of this situation, has decided to tighten the screws and offer its traditional option but far more refined.

For now, five options

Without a doubt, BMW has shown its clear commitment to the environment by presenting not only its new electric MINI, but also by offering various hybrid options within the brand. However, its entry-level model remains faithful to combustion powertrains and, at the same time, both petrol and diesel.

With this premise, five options will be responsible for powering the Serie 1 for now, capable of meeting the needs of a broad audience. At first, we find the 118i. This badge represents a three-cylinder petrol engine paired with a manual gearbox and capable of delivering 140 CV of power.

The M135i xDrive takes the top spot in the Serie 1 family and is also the only other petrol option. With a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the German compact is capable of generating 306 CV of power, which is managed through a Steptronic automatic gearbox. In the case of diesels, there are three engine choices: 116d, 118d and 120d xDrive.

The first diesel variant features a three-cylinder mechanical layout and a total output of 116 CV. The 118d not only adds one more cylinder to the formula, but its power rises to 150 CV. Last but not least, the 120d xDrive also uses a four-cylinder engine, but in this case it is tuned to produce 190 CV, making it the second most powerful option in the range.