Combining hot-hatch performance with exemplary fuel efficiency through the new two-litre, four cylinder TwinPower turbo engine, BMW claims the 125i extends the German brand’s on-road dominance of the luxury compact class as the only rear-wheel drive car in the segment.
The engine delivers a peak output of 160kW at 5000 revs, quickly developing a maximum torque of 310Nm from as early as 1350 revs, which is enough to thrust it to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds with the standard six-speed manual transmission.
BMW has also announced the introduction of the M Sport package for the latest 1 Series model range.