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Refreshed 1 Series to bring emissions from 89g/km

Under the changes to the three and five-door hatchback range, the 2016 models gain subtle exterior changes, including a new lower apron with larger air intakes and a horizontal bar combined with reshaped BMW kidney grilles and new headlamps that feature LED daytime driving lights as standard on all models. For the first time, full LED headlamps with low and main beam have been added to the options list, with Adaptive LED headlamps a further option. At the rear, new tail lamps with a familiar BMW ‘L’ shape design adopt striking LED technology.

The driver-focused cockpit is also updated with enhancements to the design, and the materials and fabrics used along with a new upholstery for the seats and changes to the controls on the dash.

The level of standard equipment is also increased and will see navigation come as standard – a move set to be replicated across the BMW range, which is said to be a first in the industry.

As such the BMW Radio Professional and iDrive operating system continues to be standard across the entire range so all new 1 Series models feature the freestanding, 6.5-inch Control Display, the controller wheel mounted on the centre console, and the direct menu control and favourites buttons.

For models with the optional Professional Navigation system fitted, the Controller comes with a larger, touch-sensitive surface for inputting numbers and characters, while the onboard monitor takes the form of a slim-design 8.8-inch display.

The new BMW 1 Series also sees the introduction of powerplants from the BMW Group’s new engine family, plus an expansion of the standard-fit BMW EfficientDynamics technology.

The new engines bring a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 12% while simultaneously providing more power and sharper responses. All engines meet the Euro6 exhaust emissions standard and offer up to 326hp in the new M135i, with C02 emissions as low as 89g/km in the new 116d EfficientDynamics Plus model. The eight-speed Steptronic transmission has been further refined.

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Natalie Middleton

Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.