BMW 1 Series (F20)
The second generation of the BMW 1 Series consists of the BMW F20 (5-door hatchback) and BMW F21 (3-door hatchback) subcompact cars. The F20/F21 generation was produced by BMW from 2011 to 2019 and is often collectively referred to as the F20.
| BMW 1 Series (F20/F21) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | September 2011 – May 2019 |
| Model years | 2012–2019 |
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| Designer | Nicolas Huet Calvin Luk (facelift) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact executive car (C) |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback (F21) 5-door hatchback (F20) |
| Layout | |
| Platform | BMW L7 |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm (105.9 in) |
| Length | 4,324 mm (170.2 in) |
| Width | 1,765 mm (69.5 in) |
| Height | 1,421 mm (55.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,360–1,590 kg (3,000–3,510 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW 1 Series (E87) |
| Successor | BMW 1 Series (F40) |
For the second generation of 1 Series, the coupé and convertible models marketed separately using the new BMW 2 Series nameplate.
The F20/F21 was initially powered by inline-four petrol, inline-four diesel and inline-six petrol engines. In 2015, inline-three petrol and diesel engines were added to the model range. All engines are turbocharged.
Unlike most hatchback competitors, the F20/F21 uses a rear-wheel drive (rather than front-wheel drive) for most models. The F20/F21 is the first 1 Series to offer an optional all-wheel drive (called "xDrive" by BMW).
In July 2019, the BMW 1 Series (F40) began production as the successor to the F20.