BMW has announced the pricing for its new 1-Series model for the UK market. The 116 ES model has been priced at £19,375, while the price tag goes up to £24,720 for the 120d with Sport or Urban trim.

The new BMW 1-Series, which has been launched to challenge the likes of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and the Audi A3, features 30mm longer wheelbase, which stretches to 2690mm.

Rear leg room has been extended by 21mm, while the luggage capacity has stretched by 30 liters.

The BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics model has average fuel economy of 74.3m/g, while the list of standard equipment for all BMW 1 Series’ includes 16-inch alloy wheels, radio and CD player, four airbags, air-con, a leather steering-wheel and ISOFIX fittings.

The other striking specs of vehicle include a 6.5-inch screen, iDrive controller, USB connection, Bluetooth, speed limiting function, multi-function steering wheel.

Sport features 17-inch alloy wheels and adds a black grille, air intake surrounds, a dark chrome exhaust pipe, sports seats and enhanced rear bumper trim.

Urban trim adds a different style of 17-inch wheels, an interior trim in black or white, chrome grille and cloth & leather seats.