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The 2022 BMW 1 Series is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $58,900 for the M Sport variant and topping out at $95,300 for the M variant.
There are 2 variants of the 1 Series available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2019.
The 2022 1 Series was offered with a 5 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the BMW 1 Series include 1.5L in-line 3-cylinder turbo (103kW/220Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (225kW/450Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) or 8-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

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The BMW 1 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being M Sport and the most expensive being M.
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2025
$68,900
2025
$97,900
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,319 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,799 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,081 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Load Capacity | 480 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our BMW 1 Series Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
2022 BMW 1 Series
The cheapest BMW 1 Series is the M Sport variant that starts from $58,900.
See all BMW 1 Series PricingThe most expensive BMW 1 Series is the M variant that starts from $95,300.
See all BMW 1 Series PricingThe best towing capacity of a BMW 1 Series is offered by the M Sport variant which can tow 1300 kg.
See all BMW 1 Series towing capacityThe largest BMW 1 Series is the M Sport variant which measures 1799mm wide, 4319mm in length and sits 1434mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 1 Series is the M variant which has 225kW of power and 450nm of torque.
The BMW 1 Series is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest BMW 1 Series is the M variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2085 kg.
The BMW 1 Series uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.