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2012 BMW 125i & M Sport package available in Australia

The BMW 1-Series hatch range has received a performance boost, with the introduction of the flagship 125i and the availability of the M Sport package for all but the base model in Australia.


As reported by CarAdvice last month, the new BMW 125i scores a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 160kW of power (at 5000rpm) and 310Nm of torque (from 1350rpm).

The result is a premium hot hatch that accelerates from 0-100km/h in 6.4 seconds when teamed with the standard six-speed manual transmission, and 6.5 seconds with the optional eight-speed auto. The manual has a top speed of 245km/h.

The added performance pushes fuel consumption out by 12 per cent compared with the 118i, but at 6.6 litres per 100km for the manual, the 125i is still a frugal package.

Added features in the 125i over the rest of the line-up include 17-inch star spoke alloy wheels, leather sports steering wheel and variable sports steering tuned to enhance the car’s dynamic appeal.

Also available to Australian 1-Series customers is the M Sports package. For $5385, the pack adds the M aerodynamics kit, 18-inch M alloy wheels, M Sports suspension, M leather steering wheel, sports seats with Dakota leather upholstery, high-gloss shadow line and anthracite roof liner.

M Sport cars also get an additional Sport + setting in the driver’s Experience Control system. The package can be further enhanced with exclusive options, including Estoril Blue metallic paint, brake package and reduced prices for the adaptive M suspension.

The M Sport package is available on the 118d, 118i and 125i, but not the base model 116i.

2012 BMW 1-Series hatch manufacturer’s list prices (excluding government and dealer charges):

  • 116i – $36,900
  • 118i – $42,800
  • 118d – $43,500
  • 125i – $45,700

Manual prices shown. Eight-speed automatic option adds $2693.

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