Used BMW 1 Series F20 Spares For Sale

About The BMW 1 Series F20

The BMW 1 Series F20 is the second generation of the BMW 1 Series range of subcompact luxury cars. It was launched in 2013 as a three-door hatchback, replacing the E87/E81/E82/E88 generation 3-door body style for faster model cycles.

The first models available are the 116i and 118d with four different levels of power output: the 116i, 118i, 120i and 123d. The F20 has made it possible to offer Top Track (M Sport) specifications on all models. A total of 14 exterior paint colours are offered at launch time, together with five metallic shades and two bi-colour variants (for example, dark blue metallic / Jet Black). At launch time, the 1 Series coupe is not included.

BMW F20 Interior

The BMW F20 interior introduces two new trim lines, both available on the 116i and 118d versions: the Sports Line (exclusive to 3-door models) and High-End Line (complete to 5-door versions). It also features a new satellite navigation system with an iDrive controller that incorporates many functions previously located in small submenus into three main menus. Other options include xenon headlights, headlight washers, adaptive brake lights and rain sensor wipers. The only external difference between both trims is the exclusive 16″ wheels for the Sports Line model. An optional panoramic sunroof is offered on the 118d Sport line or a higher level of trim and 116i and 118d models.

BMW F20 Engines

The new model replaces the E87/E81/E82/E88 1 Series range with quicker model cycles, thus more appealing in today’s market. Several engines are offered for this series, the 3-cylinder 116i, 4-cylinder 118i, 4-cylinder 120i and a diesel engine: the four-cylinder oil burner is fitted in most F20 units sold in Europe. The option of a 5-cylinder 2 litres engine has been dropped from this platform but will continue to be offered on other BMW models. The 123d top sports version was introduced at the 2012 Geneva Show with a six-speed manual gearbox.

BMW F20 Sales

The new 1 Series is offered in five-door hatchback, three-door hatchback and two-door coupe versions. The three-door 124i has been dropped from the range due to poor sales in USA and Canada. Higher specification models have faster acceleration time than their predecessors, with the 123d being over 10 seconds faster than 100 km/h (62 mph). The interior has also been improved, especially in higher specification models where alloy wheels are included as standard equipment.

BMW F20 Competitor Cars

This vehicle is considered by some publications as a direct contender of the Audi A3 3-door body style or Mercedes Benz CLA 4-door body style depending on generation, but not necessarily a 3-way fight.

This vehicle is a direct competitor of the following cars: Audi A3, MG6, Mercedes Benz CLA and the Mini Hatch 3 Door.

BMW F20 Historical Data

In 2017 it sold more than 1 million units worldwide. In 2015 it sold around 100 000 units in total as its first full year of sales. In 2014 it sold 15 582 units in Canada and the United States for its first six months of sales. The only market where the coupe has been available in Canada since the 2014 model year onwards due to poor sales of the two-door version outside North America also dropped from the range. In 2013 the F20 completed several world records, such as 0100 km/h acceleration or fuel consumption.

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