BMW 120i Hatchback 5 Speed Technical Specification PDF Manual

BMW would like you to be a part of its prestigious family. The appropriately badged 1 series is an all new model aimed largely at buyers who until now, thought the brand outside their reach. Opinion seems divided on the newcomer’s style. Sharing design cues with the sporty Z4 roadster, the long bonnet, low roofline and heavily sculpted body details
are definite attention grabbers. Its rear wheel drive chassis stays loyal to BMW’s design philosophy and also makes it the odd one out amongst sporting hatchbacks.

PRICING
The 1 series range starts with the 95kW 118i 5 speed manual at $37,900 while the 6 speed auto is $40,100. Next rung up the ladder is the 120i which has more power – 110kW, and a six speed manual, all for $41,900, with the auto priced at $44,100.

STANDARD FEATURES
Standard equipment for the 120i includes: power windows, dual climate control, cruise control, trip computer, sports seats, 17” alloy wheels, CD player, i-Pod compatibility, rain sensing wipers and auto on headlights. It’s easy to personalise the car by ticking boxes on BMW’s extensive options list, but the price is affected accordingly. Fitted with metallic
paint, sunroof, leather upholstery, sports suspension plus some other niceties our 120i was quickly above $50,000.

SPACE & PRACTICALITY
The high-waisted design and low roofline combine to give the cabin an enclosed feeling. Despite this the available room up front is very good and the myriad of possible seat adjustments help make the most of it. Room in the rear is definitely snug; the car’s long wheelbase is aimed more at good chassis dynamics and housing the drivetrain rather than people. Getting in and out of the car isn’t necessarily straightforward. It’s easy for the driver to keep bumping the broad B pillar, while the low window line and intrusive rear wheelarch can make life awkward for rear passengers.

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