BMW is testing an updated version of its 1-Series Hatchback on the German Nürburgring, the current generation of which has been around since 2019. The updated 1-Series Hatchback should arrive sometime in 2023, and changes made to the car should feature on a similarly updated version of the related 2-Series Coupe, Cabrio and Gran Coupe. The updated 2-Series Gran Coupe will likely arrive in 2023 as a 2024 model.
The updated 1-Series snapped today wars significantly less camouflage at the front bumper, but with the rest of the prototype still be wrapped in the swirly camo, we suspect some more significant changes are planned. The internals of the headlights are a new design, and there also appears to be a new grille. The front fascia is also a new design and looks to feature a more horizontal theme. At the rear, it appears that the pattern in the taillights will be new and the fascia will take on a cleaner design.
Our snaps of the interior show a new design here, as well. It looks like there will be a bigger screen for the infotainment, and we can clearly see the new centre console with new controls, including the small nub instead of the more upright shift lever. The new dash design looks to be borrowed from the 2-Series Active Tourer.
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It isn’t clear what’s planned for the powertrain lineup. More power is possible, especially for the range-topping M135i xDrive (shown in three additional images)whose current 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-4 is good for 306 hp. A plug-in hybrid powertrain may also be added to the lineup, since there are no plans for an electric 1-Series Hatchback just yet (instead we’ll see an electric X1). Any plug-in hybrid powertrain would also likely be borrowed from the 2-Series Active Tourer. The setup pairs a 3-cylinder engine and electric motor for up to 321 hp combined.
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