2015 BMW 1 Series Facelift - New vs Old - Side by Side Comparison
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- The 1 Series has been with us for a while now but in my opinion, BMW has always struggled to make their design language work on this, their most compact of cars.
While always being dynamically enjoyable, with rear wheel drive, a low driving position and almost-sportscar-like steering feel, the 1 Series always looked a bit awkward, or dopey, or plain.
With the 2015 “Life Cycle Impulse” - BMW speak for “facelift” - the brand has quite radically altered the exterior of the 1 Series range, and I think the model is all the better for it.
The new head- and tail-lights are much more in line with the rest of the brand’s models, and the 1 Series now looks more grown up and mature.
There are a host of features included as standard now, which we’ve detailed in this video. Notably the 1 Series will now come with BMW ConnectedDrive, which is a sort of mobile-concierge for everything from emergencies to emergency pizza cravings.
BMW 1 Series Facelift - Price Difference
Most interestingly however is how much the pricing has moved, or rather, how much it hasn’t. The M135i 3-door Sports Auto featured in our video is now priced at just over R560 000, which is just up from R553 000.
The 116i is no longer, and the range now starts at R342 000 for the 118i 3-door, which is actually R5500 cheaper than the outgoing model, and features the new 1.5 litre turbo 3-cylinder, borrowed from the Mini Cooper range.
For me, the sweet spot in the range is the 125i M Sport. With the same aggressive styling as the M135i, it’s 2 litre turbo 4-cylinder motor produces a Golf GTI worrying 160kW. Performance is more than adequate, and never dull, compared to the M135i which almost always feels like it’s trying to put you in a ditch.
I think I’d also have it in the same Estoril Blue on our video cars. Very nice.
0:00 Intro
0:32 BMW’s Life Cycle Impulse
0:55 New Front Exterior Design Features
1:27 Engine Range & Power Specs
2:02 Rear Exterior Design Features
2:22 Rear-wheel drive in BMW 1 Series
2:46 Boot Space
3:17 Interior Design & Features
4:04 Pricing Comparison
4:39 Outro 
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the new facelifted one is beautiful.
The F20 is the ultimate hatchback.
The last generation (rear drive) definitely looks a million times better than the current (front wheel) drive. BMW what have you done?????
This isn’t the fwd...
Both cars in the video are rwd you idiot
@@joshsanderson5512 read again his comment
do note that the new 118i replaces the old 116i.
the old 118i is replaced by the new 120i, so pricing is actually up a bit on all engine size/power equivalent models.
i prefer the older 1
me too. looks more aggressive and powerfull.
Good review, you are the best.
Right on par with Carbuyer dude
I prefer the older one , looks simple and more aggressive to me.
Elmo the outside yes inside the face lift model a lot better
@@redarmy1778 Dont they just have the same interior?
ADDONRACER a different steering wheel, I've got the early 2014 m135i and after closer look they are pretty much the same
@@redarmy1778 Actually, the 2015 f20 could also have that steeringwheel. But now with the shadow edition, the interior looks indeed different..
ADDONRACER yes, but we was talking about this video, top cars tho what ever yr, straight 6 with zf8 ya gonna have fun
I should maybe buy one of these before they make them fwd :/
+Ioanides001 i am getting mine in june! Can't wait to have it.
these are gonna become classics :)
Ioanides001 m8 rear wheel drive is good but I was driving my sisters 120d on a wet greasy motorway and lost the back nearly.
hari kasbia that's where the fun kicks in
I hope you did just that. New 1 series is a joke. Nothing comes close to the old RWD, absolutely nothing.
Can some one please let me know is the inner side of the headlight will work or it’s just for the show in day light light. Only outer side of the bulb is working in bmw 1 series m sport 118d 2019 model
So the new version, 118i has 136hp on a 3cil turbo engine, the 1499 i guess... So what is the other engine? A 4cil NA with 136hp? Because im planning on buying the facelift model here in 118i and try to tune it 220 bhp. I heard the 116i has overheating problems which the 118i doesnt have so what engine of the 2 is the best to take?
They fixed the front end up while fucking up the rear.
Spot on
Is the bonnet the same on both versions?
am i the only one who likes the older 1 series exterior design?
+Mx Ux Yeah you are.
it was a rhetorical Q
I think so! they both look like a man's shoe with wheels on !
+Rod James That's why we call it "BMW Boots" lol
+Mx Ux I prefer the old exterior design too.
As a owner of a 2012 118i I love the new front but I hate the rear lights (the lights shouldn't be on the boot lid, looks horrible) so if BMW can make me a 118I with the new front and the back end of the old model that will be great thanks BMW
What about reliability, are you satisfy, everything is well? Thank you, enjoy your car!!
Beautiful.
The F20/21 gen pre lci vs lci looks more different than any other models
The new rear lights are waaay better, those old square ones look whack
wow it's so intriguing with high pedigree.
Gosh this 135i is beautiful
Wrong about the satnav n screen
The older is better
so bmw make the 118i go from 170hp to 136hp, and then charge roughly the same price?
They just rebranded the old 116i but I see your point. Most people won't notice or care.
2012 1 series looks hella better. The sihn looks out of place on the new cars. 2012 1 series has perfect placement
Mx Ux , me too i liked
Front: Facelift
Back: Pre-Facelift imo
btw i own the Pre-Facelift version
I'm watching this review again three years later because I'm considering the pre-facelift model, like a 116/8 3dr. What should one look out for in terms of maintenance?
For anyone who's had both or knows a lot about cars: Is it worth getting the new shape or sticking with the old one?
I have the new one (116i) but I drove both
For me there is no big difference
Just the look of the new one is better
Recently got a 116i f20 used, whats the average fuel consumption normally of this model?
Yes but the old 1 series is 125i ///M on video ! not 135i.
Marko MuršecPremzl Is real stupid to compare really differents cars
What about the coup
Old one from the back was hideous new one is far superior and looks stunning
I hate the reflector in the diffuser on the new one, old one his back is more sporty and looks more M-performance. The new one looks basic.
240kW, or 230? Wasn't it at 225kW?
+Mthokozisi Malaza It was 225KW
I know and agree, it was 225kW :)
Was just asking it politely lol
The facelift (LCI) looks miles better.
not much diffrence
Truly the front of the 2012 version is much nicer looking - they should have left it like that but added the new headlights and rear shape from the new 2018 version. That would have been perfect.
The new is better
Just to think about the new 1 series (2021) is extremely awful.. BMW look how you massacred my boy.
Ikr looks like a mini SUV
Why would anyone want a car where the headlights are deemed as "more aggressive ? surely headlights serve 2 purposes? 1, for lighting the way for the driver, and 2, for being seen by other vehicles? all of this aggressive talk only heighten's the fact that this car as with other of their models, is only bought by people who see every road journey as a race! Iv'e witnessed people driving these (and the 3 series), who somehow think that they are driving around in an executive car which isn't capable of keeping within the speed limits in the UK, they tailgate you, race away from lights, often never indicate, what is it about?
This guy was sitting in the showroom and purchased the old 1 series as the facelift model was just rolling in. Salty.
+David Patterson He should be happy then, because the old one looks better and more agressive
You’ve pretty much just described an every day BMW driver?
@@adversusmundi507 salty ca he couldnt afford the m135i and had to settle for a 125d
both ugly bad design from bmw
Stop lying to yourself
Bruh you must be crazy have you seen the new BMW 1 series? 😧
Shut your mouth, this is Literally one of the most beautiful cars