The 2012 BMW 1-Series meets expert expectations in terms of luxury, but keep in mind that the BMW nameplate comes with a steep price tag of about $31,000. That means your coupe or convertible can easily cost $40,000 once you start adding things like heated seating and navigation. If you have the BMW 1-Series in mind, check out your other features. You can equip a Volkswagen GTI with leather seating, a sunroof, navigation, push control start and a luxury stereo system for less than $30,000.
BMW 1-Series Interior details:
BMW 1-Series Interior (pic. 1)
BMW hasn’t released a complete traditional features list for the 2012 BMW 1-Series, but so far, we know that there have been a few interior updates. Inside, BMW added new switches and controls. The 2011 model came traditional with auxiliary input radio, HD radio, a USB port, a leather-wrapped helm, an on-board computer that tells you about your car’s oil life and mileage left before the next service appointment and other information such as remaining fuel, the temperature outdoors and spark plug and micro-filter status. Expect these features to come traditional on the 2012 model. The 2011 BMW 1-Series coupe started at about $31,000, so don’t expect the price for the 2012 model to drop much, if at all. That’s a lot of money to pay for a coupe, so if you’re on a budget, but still want a lot of features, try the Volkswagen GTI. Not only does it have more trunk room and comparable performance, but it also starts at about $24,000, which means you can add leather seating, a sunroof, navigation, a luxury Dynstereo audio system push control start and a 300-watt amplifier that’s a part of the Autobahn package. With these features, you’ll still pay under $30,000. Experts also find that BMW’s iDrive system is easier to use, and they’re thrilled with the enhancement. iDrive integrates navigation, communication, entertainment, phonebook and BMW assist into one system that is featured on the dash.
BMW 1-Series Interior (pic. 2)
As with many convertibles and coupes, the BMW 1-Series’s cab isn’t as roomy as a sedan’s, but overall experts are satisfied with the available room in the front and rear. Most front seat passengers should be convenient. One test driver notes that the driver may have problems with back visibility in convertible models thanks to the soft-top’s design. The front seating will be convenient for most drivers, but the back row is a different story. The narrow back row can fit two adults, but they’re likely to bump shoulders. Children, however, should be convenient. If you don’t plan on vehiclerying passengers, the back row is great for storing luggage that doesn’t fit into the small cargo.
BMW 1-Series Interior (pic. 3)
Interior specifications haven’t been released for the 2012 BMW 1-Series, but with so few changes to the interior and look for the 2012 model year, the BMW 1-Series should have the same trunk capacities. The 2011 coupe provides 10 cubbies of cargo room, and the convertible has 8 cubbies. Neither number is cool for the class. If you’re after performance and utility, test the Volkswagen GTI. This hatchrear is available in two- and four-door body styles and provides 15. 1 cubbies of room with the two-door and 14. 7 cubbies with the four-door.
BMW 1-Series Interior
