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BMW 118i 2017 review: snapshot
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The entry-level, 1.5-litre, three-cylinder, turbo-petrol 118i is offered as standard with a ‘Sport Line’ package.
The entry-level, 1.5-litre, three-cylinder, turbo-petrol 118i ($39,990) is offered as standard with a ‘Sport Line’ package.
What we like
- Sharp price
- Efficient engine
- Dyamics
What we don't
- Tight rear legroom
- Fiddly (auto) gearshift
- Relatively modest cargo space
What we like
- Sharp price
- Efficient engine
- Dyamics
What we don't
- Tight rear legroom
- Fiddly (auto) gearshift
- Relatively modest cargo space
The entry-level, 1.5-litre, three-cylinder, turbo-petrol 118i ($39,990) is offered as standard with a ‘Sport Line’ package, 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, the iDrive6 multimedia system, digital radio, sat nav with live traffic, climate control air, a reversing camera, a sports steering wheel, (cloth) front sports seats and rain-sensing wipers.
The 118i’s 1.5-litre turbo-petrol triple produces a respectable 100kW at 4400rpm, with maximum torque of 220Nm spread across a broad plateau from just 1250-4300rpm. An eight-speed auto transmission pushes drive to the rear wheels only.
BMW claims a figure of 4.8L/100km for the combined (ADR 81/02 - urban, extra-urban) fuel economy cycle for the 118i, emitting 112g/km of CO2 in the process.
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Driver assistance tech including AEB, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection and lane departure warning is standard across the range.
Pricing guides
$21,480
Based on 34 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$17,950
Highest Price
$42,950
Range and Specs
| Vehicle | Specs | Price* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120i Sportline | 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $29,370 – 35,420 | 2017 BMW 1 Series 2017 120i Sportline Pricing and Specs |
| 118i Urbanline | 1.5L, PULP, 6 SP MAN | $26,180 – 32,340 | 2017 BMW 1 Series 2017 118i Urbanline Pricing and Specs |
| M140I | 3.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $45,430 – 52,800 | 2017 BMW 1 Series 2017 M140I Pricing and Specs |
| 118i M-Sport | 1.5L, PULP, 6 SP MAN | $28,050 – 33,770 | 2017 BMW 1 Series 2017 118i M-Sport Pricing and Specs |
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Pricing Guide
$17,950
Lowest price, based on 24 car listings in the last 6 months
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