专门为中国市场设计的宝马1系轿车近日在广州车展首次亮相。该车是宝马生产的最小车型，目标针对“中国年轻消费者”。在外观上，该车多项设计元素与双门版2系车共享，特别是车头部分，双肾格栅是最大焦点，而采用LED技术的双圆环前大灯也很抢眼。长长的引擎盖和短前后悬让车辆外观更具肌肉感，与许多同级车型很相似。车厢内，1系轿车的iDrive系统采用了8.8英寸中置LED显示屏，搭配全彩色抬头显示器，双温区空调，真皮内饰和多项其他选装件。由于该车采用UKL平台，因此很多部件都与Mini Cooper和宝马X1及其他车型共享。该车在上市之初将提供三种车型，其中入门级的118i将搭载101千瓦/136马力1.5升涡轮引擎；120i Luxury将搭载143千瓦/192马力2.0升涡轮引擎；125i Sport将搭载173千瓦/231马力2.0升涡轮引擎。所有三种版本都可搭配六速手动或八速自动变速箱。预计新车将于明年上半年在国内上市，起价为人民币18万至26万元。

New BMW 1 Series sedan built exclusively for China
Designed exclusively for the Chinese market, BMW has debuted its new 1 Series sedan at the Guangzhou Auto Show. It's the smallest car the company has ever built, and is aimed directly at the "young generation from China," says senior of sales and marketing Jochen Goller.

Visually, it shares a number of cues with its two-door 2 Series sibling, specifically on the front end. The double kidney grille remains the focal point, while dual halo-style headlights with LED technology make an appearance. A long hood and short overhangs give it a stocky look, mimicking the rest of the vehicles in this segment.

Inside, the 1 Series features an 8.8-inch central LED screen that utilizes BMW’s iDrive system. Paired along with it is a full-color heads-up display, dual-zone climate control, leather trim, and a number of other optional features.

Riding on the two-year-old UKL platform, it shares its bones with cars like the Mini Cooper, BMW X1, and others. When it hits the market, it will come with a range of engine options, including a 136-horsepower (101-kilowatt) 1.5-liter turbo in the 118i base trim, a 192-horsepower (143-kilowatt) 2.0-liter turbo in the 120i Luxury trim, and a 231-horsepower (173-kilowatt) 2.0-liter turbo in the top-end 125i Sport trim. All trims will be available with either a six-speed manual gearbox, or an eight-speed automatic.

The new BMW 1 Series is expected to go on sale in China exclusively in the first half of next year. Starting price will range from￥180,000 to ￥260,000 ($26,100-$37,720).