BMW 1 Series (F52)

BMW 1 Series
BMW 1 Series
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Model code	F52
Production	2017–2023
Assembly	China: Tiexi, Shenyang (BBA)
Designer	Anne Forschner
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact executive car
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	BMW UKL2 platform
Related	BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45); BMW X1 (F48); BMW X2 (F39);
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 1.5 L B38 I3 turbo; 2.0 L B48 I4 turbo;
Transmission	6-speed automatic; 8-speed automatic; 7-speed DCT (Magna 7DCT300);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length	4,456 mm (175.4 in)
Width	1,803 mm (71.0 in)
Height	1,446 mm (56.9 in)
Chronology
Successor	BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé L (F78)

The BMW 1 Series Sedan (F52) is a subcompact executive sedan developed and produced for the Chinese market, unlike the other variations of the 1 Series, which are manufactured in BMW’s plants in Leipzig and Regensburg. This vehicle is manufactured by BMW Brilliance, a joint venture between BMW and Brilliance Auto.

Overview

Unlike the BMW 1 Series hatchback of the time, it uses the front-wheel drive UKL platform. It was first shown at Auto Guangzhou in 2016, and sales started in China in February 2017. The BMW F52 was later sold in Mexico in 2018. The M Sport version went on sale in Mexico on 21 October 2019. However, it is not available in other markets such as Europe, United States, and Canada. Instead, the mechanically similar 2 Series Gran Coupe is offered as BMW’s entry-level sedan.