The BMW 1 Series is one of the models that the German brand will review in the coming months. The compact has not had the commercial success that those from Munich expected, so it needs a facelift that manages to boost its sales, a facelift that we anticipate in this recreation before debuting in 2023.
In just a few months, the BMW 1 Series will receive a light facelift. The German brand has already prepared the changes that it is going to introduce in the front-wheel drive compact, which, for now, has not been doing well with the change in approach. The German brand confirmed in an internal study that a high percentage of owners of the previous model were convinced that it was a front-wheel drive model when reality was the polar opposite.
In addition, another reason for the change in technical approach was competition, but the accounts have shown that this important change from rear to front drive has not gone down well. It is one of the risks in betting and it has materialized, despite the fact that the estimates pointed to the contrary. In fact, BMW has shortened the commercial life of the 1 Seriesseven to five years, so that by the middle of the decade a new generation will arrive. Thus, the BMW 1 Series Facelift 2023 You will receive a new image that we advance in this recreation exclusive.
A renewed air for the BMW 1 Series Facelift 2023
In addition, the Series 2 Active Tourer has not helped, rather the opposite. The Munich firm will bet on a line that is inspired by the latest generation of models and that, incidentally, is reminiscent of the A-Class, with some sharper headlights and a new internal light graphic, in addition to a revised ovoid grille. The smartest will perceive the new image, although will stand out especially for the sports package “M Sport”, something more aggressive inspired by the compact minivan. From behind, as a good facelift, it will be limited to a revision of the pilots and the bumper.
BMW will also throw the house out the window in terms of equipment, introducing new driving safety assistants, connectivity systems and a major update to the infotainment system. What BMW is not very clear about is whether the new minimalist screen will occupy the dashboard, and that all the indications of our particular informants point out that will keep the current digital instrument panel, adopting the fine screen in the new generation.
In the range of engines, there will be half news. The three-cylinder versions will undergo a mechanical optimization focused on efficiency, retouching components and the control unit with new injection maps, but 48 Volt MHEV technology expected to be introduced in 2.0 liter petrol block. When will the Series 1 Facelift arrive? The plans of the German brand is that it is for sale in the first months of 2023, so it is a matter of time before the first prototypes are seen more than soon, with the presentation scheduled for mid-autumn 2022.