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7.6

Likes

  • Sharp price
  • Efficient engine
  • Dyamics

Dislikes

  • Tight rear legroom
  • Fiddly (auto) gearshift
  • Relatively modest cargo space
James Cleary
Deputy Editor
11 Oct 2017
1 min read

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.

Driver assistance tech including AEB, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection and lane departure warning is standard across the range.

Read the full 2017 BMW 1 Series review

BMW 118I 2017: M Sport

Engine Type Turbo 3, 1.5L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 5.2L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $19,690 - $24,970
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$20,496
Based on 13 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$16,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$26,800
James Cleary
Deputy Editor
As a small boy James often sat on a lounge with three shoes in front of him, a ruler between the cushions, and a circular drinks tray in his hands. He would then play ‘drivings’, happily heading to destinations unknown for hours on end. He’s since owned many cars, raced a few, and driven (literally) thousands of them at all points of the globe. He’s steered around and across Australia multiple times, spent time as an advanced driving instructor, and had the opportunity to experience rare and valuable classics here and overseas. His time in motoring journalism has included stints at national and international titles including Motor, Wheels and TopGear, and when asked to nominate a career highlight, James says interviewing industry legend Gordon Murray, in the paddock at the 1989 Australian Formula One Grand Prix was amazing, especially as Murray waived away a hovering Ayrton Senna to complete the conversation. As Deputy Editor, James manages everything from sub-editing to back-end content while creating written and video product reviews.
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Pricing Guide
$16,990
Lowest price, based on third party pricing data.
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