BMW 1 Series (F52)

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BMW 1 Series
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Overview
Manufacturer BMW
Model code F52
Production2017–2023
AssemblyChina: Tiexi, Shenyang (BBA) [1]
Designer Anne Forschner [2]
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact executive car
Body style 4-door sedan [3]
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform BMW UKL2 platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
  • 6-speed automatic
  • 8-speed automatic
  • 7-speed DCT (Magna 7DCT300)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,456 mm (175.4 in)
Width1,803 mm (71.0 in)
Height1,446 mm (56.9 in)

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. [4]

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Overview

Unlike the BMW 1 Series hatchback of the time, it uses the front-wheel drive UKL platform. [5] It was first shown at Auto Guangzhou in 2016, and sales started in China in February 2017. [6] The BMW F52 was later sold in Mexico in 2018. [7] The M Sport version went on sale in Mexico on 21 October 2019. [8] 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.

Sales

YearChina

sales [9]

Mexico

sales [10]

201734,774
201840,213
201943,705
202039,335895
202136,350165
202224,913

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