How much does the 2026 BMW 1 Series 118 cost?

It's priced from $59,500 RRP. That's the recommended retail price before on-road costs, so expect to pay more once rego, stamp duty and dealer delivery are added.

What's the fuel economy like on the BMW 1 Series 118?

BMW claims 6.4L/100km on the combined cycle, and it runs on petrol. The fuel tank holds 49 litres.

How big is the boot in the BMW 1 Series 118, and can it tow?

The boot holds 380 litres with the rear seats up. It's rated to tow 1,300kg braked and 750kg unbraked, which covers a small trailer.

What safety rating does the 2026 BMW 1 Series 118 have?

It has a 4-star ANCAP rating from 2025.

What warranty comes with the BMW 1 Series 118?

It comes with a 5-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, so there's no distance cap during that period.

BMW 1 Series, Price, Specs & Review

Compare every BMW 1 Series variant sold new in Australia. 3 variants, from $59,500 to $83,600 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the BMW Australian website and updated weekly. This page also covers 58 previous-generation variants (sold new until 2019), kept for used-buyer research — their prices are what those cars cost when new, not current offers.

Data checked: specs 8 Oct 2026, price 6 Sep 2026

Every BMW 1 Series variant in Australia, compared

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VariantRRPPower / TorqueFuel / RangeDriveSeats

1182026$59,500115kW / 230Nm6.4L/100kmFWD5

Power: 115kW
Torque: 230Nm
0–100: 8.5s
Fuel use: 6.4L/100km
Gearbox: Auto
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,300kg
ANCAP: 4-star

The 2026 BMW 1 Series 118 is a five-seat petrol hatchback with front-wheel drive and an automatic, making 115kW and 230Nm. It's priced from $59,500 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs like rego and stamp duty get added. BMW claims fuel use of 6.4L/100km combined, the boot holds 380 litres with the seats up, and it can tow 1,300kg braked. One thing to weigh up is that it carries a 4-star ANCAP rating from 2025 rather than the full five. It suits someone after a compact, easy-to-park hatch for city and suburban driving who still wants a usable boot.

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1202026$62,500150kW / 300Nm6.7L/100kmFWD5

Power: 150kW
Torque: 300Nm
0–100: 7.2s
Fuel use: 6.7L/100km
Gearbox: Auto
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,300kg
ANCAP: 4-star

The 2026 BMW 1 Series 120 is $62,500 RRP, which is the recommended retail price, before on-road costs. For that you get a five-seat petrol hatchback with an automatic gearbox, driving the front wheels. It uses 6.7L/100km on the combined cycle, has a 49-litre fuel tank and offers 380 litres of boot space with the seats up. Braked towing is rated at 1,300kg, and the ANCAP result is 4 stars rather than the full mark. It suits someone after a compact petrol hatch that can still pull a small trailer or camper.

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M135 xDrive2026$83,600233kW / 400Nm7.8L/100kmAWD5

Power: 233kW
Torque: 400Nm
0–100: 4.9s
Fuel use: 7.8L/100km
Gearbox: Auto
Drive: AWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 750kg
ANCAP: 4-star

There's 380 litres of boot space with the rear seats up in the 2026 BMW 1 Series M135 xDrive, a five-seat petrol hatchback with all-wheel drive and an automatic. It's priced at $83,600 RRP, which is the recommended retail price, before on-road costs. Fuel use is 7.8L/100km on the combined cycle, drawn from a 49-litre fuel tank. The engine makes 233kW and 400Nm, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 4.9 seconds. It carries a 4-star ANCAP rating from 2025, and it suits someone who wants a quick hatch that still takes the shopping and four mates.

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