Photos from real 1 Seriess on the Korean market. The exact car you receive is the one we inspect and you approve.
| Asking price | About $18,833 to $27,754, newer years and top trims at the higher end. |
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| Engines & drive | 118d 150 hp diesel, 120i 178 hp petrol, M135i xDrive 306 hp petrol; front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive on the M135i, mostly 8-speed automatic |
| Grades | Trims climb from plain to Sport to M Sport, adding bigger wheels, sport seats, and body styling; the M135i xDrive is the full hot-hatch flagship. |
| Equipment | Digital instrument cluster and central touchscreen, LED headlights, parking sensors and camera, and available driver assist with cruise and lane help. |
| Body & seats | Compact hatchback, 5 seats |
| Model years | 2022 to 2025 on the used market. |
| Colours available | White, Black, Grey are the most common, with blue, silver-grey, red also on the market. |
The 1 Series is BMW's smallest car, a five-door hatchback that sits below the 3 Series. This is the F40 generation, which switched to front-wheel drive for most trims. It goes up against the Mercedes A-Class and Audi A3. For a Korea buy it makes sense because Korean owners tend to keep low mileage and service on time, so you get a premium hatch for the price of a plain economy car.
It drives tight and eager, with a firm feel that suits city streets and quick corners. The cabin is well built and modern for the class, with good materials up front. The standout is the M135i xDrive, a hot hatch with all-wheel drive and real pace, while the 118d sips diesel on long runs.
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