BMW 116
116i
Description
Now in the showroom: BMW 116 (2015). 116i. This BMW 116 deserves a spot in your driveway. Powertrain: petrol engine, 80 kW / 109 hp, manual gearbox. It has covered 160.554 km. Features include Achterbank 1/3 - 2/3, Air conditioning, Armrest, Automatic climate control, Elektrisch verstelbare buitenspiegels. A real gem! We are here to answer all your questions.
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The 1 Series (F20) — the last rear-wheel-drive 1 Series, sharp and fun.
The F20 is the final rear-wheel-drive 1 Series, with classic BMW balance, sharp handling and efficient petrol and diesel engines.
Upgrades
- The F20 grew 8.5 cm longer than the E87, adding rear legroom
- An 8-speed ZF automatic replaced the E87’s 6-speed
- New turbo engines (N13 petrol, N47 diesel) replaced the E87’s N43/N45
- Electric power steering replaced the E87’s hydraulic system
Fixes
- The E87’s cramped rear seat gained legroom
- The E87’s harsh ride was softened with a new multi-link rear axle
- The E87’s higher consumption dropped with the new turbo engines
- The E87’s minimal standard kit was expanded
Engine & drivetrain
The petrol range runs from the efficient 1.5-litre three-cylinder (116i, 118i) to the punchy 2.0-litre four-cylinder (125i). The crisp 6-speed manual suits the car’s sporty character.
Handling & character
The F20’s rear-wheel-drive layout gives it the classic BMW balance and agility. It’s the last of its kind — a compact hatch that’s genuinely fun to drive.
- The manual is the enthusiast’s choice.
- The 118i is the affordable everyday pick.
- It was the last rear-wheel-drive 1 Series before the F40 switched to front-wheel drive.
Did you know?
- The F20 was the last rear-wheel-drive 1 Series.
- It shares its platform with the 3 Series.
An F20 is the compact hatch for drivers who want the classic rear-wheel-drive BMW feel.
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