MORE Information And MORE Pics Of BMW's Latest Product, The All-New 1-Series

So you've seen the spy shots and heard all of the rumors but thanks to a "leak," we now have gotten an in-depth look at BMW's latest entrant.

It's definitely unique looking, eh?

Aside from that we've obtained some information from the global arm of BMW. Which powerplants, if any, do you think we'll receive from the selection down below?

If you want to read BMW's FULL statement, and believe you me it's long, check out the link below:

FULL 2012 BMW 1-Series Press Release

An excerpt from BMW's press release follows:

At a glance

• The new BMW 1 Series: the second generation of this pioneering premium compact range. Still the only rear-wheel-drive model in its class. Even more sporty and fuel-efficient than before, and significantly more comfortable and spacious. Outstanding interior and exclusive features, occupying a distinctive niche within its segment. Unique combination of premium-quality handling, aesthetics and innovative technology.

• Five doors. Bold, swept-back body; uniquely high-quality, sporty design with BMW’s typically elegant proportions and boldly shaped surfaces. Youthful, lively image enhanced by design elements highlighting the maturity and premium status of the new BMW 1 Series. BMW Sport Line and BMW Urban Line provide added scope for personalization using exclusive interior and exterior design features and equipment.

• For the first time, all the petrol and diesel engines for the BMW 1 Series now feature new BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. A new generation of 1.6-litre petrol engines: BMW 116i with 100 kW/136 hp, BMW 118i with 125 kW/170 hp. Radically redesigned 2.0-litre diesel engines: BMW 116d with 85 kW/116 hp, BMW 118d with 105 kW/143 hp, BMW 120d with 135 kW/184 hp. Also scheduled for launch soon is the BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition, with a 85-kW/116-hp 1.6 litre diesel engine and additional fuel-saving technologies that will keep CO2 emissions over the EU testing cycle down to just 99 g/km.

• BMW 1 Series still a market leader with its BMW EfficientDynamics technology: first car in the world in its segment with optional eight-speed automatic transmission, Automatic Start/Stop function in both manual and automatic transmissions. ECO PRO mode is activated using the driving experience switch (included as standard).

• Significantly improved comfort and unique handling thanks to rear-wheel drive, in-line engines, perfectly balanced weight distribution and advanced suspension technology. Double-joint cross-strut front axle; five-link rear axle; high-precision electromechanical power steering with no interference from the drive train. Optional Variable Sports Steering; DSC Driving Stability Control including DTC Dynamic Traction Control and electronically locking rear differential as standard.

• Body 85 millimetres longer, wheelbase 30 millimetres longer, front track 51 millimetres wider and rear track 72 millimetres wider than previous model; height remains unchanged, but 17 millimetres of increased width create a more spacious interior and a sportier look. 21 millimetres more rear legroom; luggage compartment expanded from 330 to 360 litres; luggage capacity expandable to a maximum of 1,200 litres with rear seats folded down (40/20/40 seats available optionally). Large number of storage compartments, shelves and cupholders in cockpit.

• Highly torsion-resistant body for increased responsiveness and passenger protection. Comprehensive range of safety equipment including front, side and head airbags.

• High-quality interior with driver-friendly cockpit and outstanding materials and finishes; optional iDrive system with integral dashboard control display using the exclusive BMW flatscreen design.

• BMW ConnectedDrive: a comprehensive and (for a compact car) unique selection of optional driver assistance systems and mobility services. High-beam assistance, Adaptive Headlights, parking assistance, reversing camera, Lane Departure Warning including Collision Warning, cruise control with brake function, speed-limit and no-passing information, Internet connectivity, increased smartphone and music player integration, real-time traffic information, and web radio, Facebook and Twitter apps.

• Model versions:

BMW 118i: Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC and Double-VANOS variable valve control,
capacity: 1, 598 cc, output: 125 kW/170 hp at 4,800 rpm,
maximum torque: 250 Nm at 1,500 – 4,500 rpm,
acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 7.4 seconds,
maximum speed: 225 km/h,
combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 5.8 – 5.9 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 134 – 137 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

BMW 116i: Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC and Double-VANOS variable valve control,
capacity: 1,598 cc, output: 100 kW/136 hp at 4, 400 rpm,
maximum torque: 220 Nm at 1,350 – 4, 300 rpm,
acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 8.5 seconds,
maximum speed: 210 km/h,
combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 5.5 – 5.7 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 129 – 132 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

BMW 120d: Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of variable-geometry turbocharger, common-rail magnetic-valve direct injection
(max. injection pressure: 1,800 bar),
capacity: 1,955 cc, output: 135 kW/184 hp at 4, 000 rpm,
maximum torque: 380 Nm at 1,750 – 2, 750 rpm,
acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 7.2 seconds,
maximum speed: 228 km/h,
combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 4.5 – 4.6 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 119 – 122 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

BMW 118d: Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of variable-geometry turbocharger, common-rail, magnetic-valve direct injection (max. injection pressure: 1,600 bar),
capacity: 1,955 cc, output: 105 kW/143 hp at 4,000 rpm,
max. torque: 320 Nm at 1,750 – 2, 500 rpm,
acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 8.9 seconds,
maximum speed: 212 km/h,
combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 4.4 – 4.5 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 115 – 118 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

BMW 116d: Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of variable-geometry turbocharger with common-rail, magnetic-valve direct injection (max. injection pressure: 1,600 bar),
capacity: 1,955 cc, output: 85 kW/116 hp at 4,000 rpm,
maximum torque: 260 Nm at 1,750 – 2,500 rpm,
acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 10.3 seconds,
maximum speed: 200 km/h,
combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 4.3 – 4.5 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 114 – 117 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

* EU test figures, variations due to differences in the tyres fitted

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Whelan - 6/5/2011 10:03:08 PM

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It looks like someone fuglified the older classic M Coupe from a few generations back. That was a one-of-a-kind but this thing is elongated and just turdish.

Thanks BMW, if I decide to pickup a luxury/sport wagon or hatch. I will definitely be looking at a CPO 328xi before I touch this thing.

Whelan - 6/5/2011 10:03:25 PM

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That's 328xi wagon

clsboy - 6/5/2011 10:53:47 PM

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A face only a mother can love....

valhallakey - 6/5/2011 11:17:19 PM

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Wow the current 1 is not the best in the nose area... so they decide to really mess it up. I think the best BMW nose is now the 335is.

85bmw745i - 6/5/2011 11:30:18 PM

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That nose is absolutely hideous. BMW you are really disappointing me with this one. I'd much rather have the current 1 series than this atrocity. The side looks fine but the front is horrid, a face not even a mother can love and an ugly rear end. It's a shame because I really like the interior.

Yonder7 - 6/6/2011 8:18:30 AM

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BMW the new Benchmark in Ugly cars. For all VW Haters....this looks like Golf, In fact the Golf looks better. No beeing objective, Inside is beautiful, no body can deny that.

carE10 - 6/6/2011 10:10:29 AM

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b/c It will drive much better than a golf...

pepito66 - 6/6/2011 8:31:02 AM

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The side,rear and interior for me is great nothing special, but there is something wrong with the Headlights to big and to much distance between the grill and the headlights. How is possible that Adrian think this is a good design. The other details is the mirror led light, finally BMW follow Mercedes and Audi with the led integrated mirror, interesting.

MPowerDK - 6/6/2011 3:04:17 PM

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The led integrated mirror turn signals, should be because it is more visible (maybe an EU law coming soon)?

But BMW have had turn signals in mirrors for years on their bikes.

racerf109 - 6/6/2011 9:41:21 AM

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The initial shots that leaked out didn’t look to good, But after seeing some of the higher quality pics its starting to grow on me…I think it will do just fine.

Gambit - 6/6/2011 10:19:16 AM

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I hope it drives better than it looks. The interior looks great though.

JRobUSC - 6/6/2011 10:20:46 AM

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it's a little awkward looking from the front in some of the photos because it looks amorphous, like you can't discern the shape (the aluminum grill helps a lot, looks much better than the blacked out one). From the front 3/4 view and around the side, the new one looks a lot better. The back looks a lot like the old one.

I prefer to see a vehicle in person before I pass judgement on it, some vehicles look better in real life than they do in static photos. This video walkaround of the new one next to the old one does a pretty good job of showcasing how much more sleek the new one is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ebD1nBRiKkQ

It looks much, much better in this video than it does in the photos (I still think the back is boring but the rest of the car actually looks good, to me anyway). My guess is in real life that will be even more pronounced.

JRobUSC - 6/6/2011 12:04:19 PM

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and in M-Sport guise I think it looks MUCH nicer than the old one (which to be fair I was never a huge fan of).

http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/06/06/2012-bmw-1-series-with-m-sport-package/

JRobUSC - 6/6/2011 5:36:17 PM

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here's another video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ImKMAzkhC5A

Again, much much better in video than in pictures.

JUGNU - 6/6/2011 1:02:37 PM

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Rear end look like VW Polo

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200903/2010-volkswagen-polo-2_1600x0w.jpg

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=126132&galleryId=294

And front end as everybody said is very ugly and abnormal looking especially those headlights. What were they thinking? Sad to say but cheap hyundai kia models like i10, i120, rio...etc look better than new BMW 1 series.

M5twinturbo - 6/6/2011 1:25:24 PM

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The rear end looks like an evolution of the previous 1 series.

http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/06/05/2012-bmw-1-series-vs-e87-1-series/bildvergleich-bmw-1er-f20-vs-e87-lci-heck/

david999 - 6/6/2011 10:07:48 PM

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Not as bad as some here point out. I think the interior is not bad for an entry level BMW.

Tarzan - 6/7/2011 12:43:43 AM

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That is one ugly rear end...like a cross between a VW Golf and a Mazda 3 hatchback, and a MB 180 Kompressor.

SSP350 - 6/7/2011 9:17:09 PM

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My goodness, this thing is ugly.