BMW 1 Series (F52)

Not to be confused with BMW 1 Series (F20), BMW 1 Series (F40), or BMW 1 Series (F70).
BMW 1 Series
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Model codeF52
Production2017–2023
AssemblyChina: Tiexi, Shenyang (BBA)[1]
DesignerAnne Forschner[2]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact executive car
Body style4-door sedan[3]
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformBMW UKL2 platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
  • 6-speed automatic
  • 8-speed automatic
  • 7-speed DCT (Magna 7DCT300)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,456 mm (175.4 in)
Width1,803 mm (71.0 in)
Height1,446 mm (56.9 in)
Chronology
SuccessorBMW 2 Series Gran Coupé L (F78)

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]

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.

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior
    Interior
  • Facelift
    Facelift

Sales

Year China

sales[9]

Mexico

sales[10]

2017 34,774 —
2018 40,213 —
2019 43,705 —
2020 39,335 895
2021 36,350 165
2022 24,913 —

References

  1. ^ BMW Group Annual Report 2019 (PDF) (Report). Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Patent Images". United States Patent and Trademark Office. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  3. ^ Of, Andreas (27 February 2017). "Vorstellung BMW 1er Limousine für China: Stufenheck-BMW mit Frontantrieb". auto motor und sport (in German). Archived from the original on 21 July 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  4. ^ Horatiu Boeriu (21 November 2016). "BMW 1 Series Sedan makes world debut at Auto Guangzhou 2016". BMWBLOG. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  5. ^ Stefan Ogbac (18 July 2016). "2017 BMW 1 Series Sedan Revealed for Chinese Market". Motor Trend. Archived from the original on 19 July 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  6. ^ Boeriu, Horatiu (23 January 2017). "Up-Close and Personal with the BMW 125i Sedan". BMWBLOG. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  7. ^ Panait, Mircea (27 June 2018). "F52 1 Series Sedan Launched By BMW In Mexico". autoevolution. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
  8. ^ "El BMW Serie 1 Sedán 2020 se pone al día en México con sabor a M Sport". 21 October 2019.
  9. ^ Sales, BMW Model. "BMW 1-Series Sales Figures". GCBC. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  10. ^ Sales, BMW Model. "BMW 1-Series Sales Figures". GCBC. Retrieved 12 December 2023.