BMW is to introduce three new powertrains to its 1 Series hatch range including a new 116d EfficientDynamics model.
The new BMW 116d EfficientDynamics is powered by a 116hp, four-cylinder 1.6-litre TwinPower Turbo diesel engine emits just 99g/km CO2 and returns 74.3mpg –making it the most efficient series-production BMW to date. Despite its eco-credentials, the car is also powered from zero to 62mph in 10.5 seconds, while peak torque of 260Nm ensures a smooth delivery of power. The impressive economy figures come courtesy of optimized features including a centrifugal pendulum, longer final drive ratio, Optimum Shift Indicators, 10mm lower suspension and reduced rolling resistance tyres.
Based on the current SE specification, the BMW 116d EfficientDynamics comes with 16-inch light alloy V-spoke wheels, Bluetooth hands-free with USB audio interface, front foglights, multifunction leather steering wheel and BMW Professional Radio with freestanding 6.5-inch Display and iDrive controller.
Thanks to its low CO2 emissions of just 99g/km the BMW 116d EfficientDynamics qualifies for the lowest BIK rate of 13 per cent, while offering a 100 per cent write down allowance in the first year, a 100 per cent discount on the London Congestion Charge and zero Vehicle Excise Duty.
The BMW 116d EfficientDynamics is on sale from March 2012 with prices starting from £20,885 OTR.
125d and 125i complete the BMW 1 Series 5-door Hatch line up
The two other new engines set to join the 1 Series range this March are the 125i and 125d, only available in M Sport guise and both featuring ventilated front and rear brake discs and dual chrome exhaust tailpipes as standard.
The BMW 125d features a 2.0-litre BMW TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder diesel engine, with two-stage twin turbo. Developing 218hp and up to 450Nm of torque, it launches from zero to 62mph in a mere 6.5 seconds. This impressive performance doesn’t hamper the cars economy too much, with 57.6mpg and emitting 129g/km CO2 on the combined cycle.
The BMW 125i introduces BMW’s latest 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo petrol engine with TwinScroll turbo. Accelerating from zero to 62mph in just 6.5 seconds it develops 310Nm of torque and 218hp, while still managing to return 44.1mpg and emit CO2 emissions of just 152g/km.
The BMW 125i M Sport costs from £26,030 OTR while the BMW 125d M Sport is available from £27,820 OTR.
