German premium automaker, BMW has announced ht pricing details for its BMW 1 Series models. The 116 ES model will be priced at £19,375 while the 120d with Sport or Urban trim will come for £24,720.

The 118d model, which has a fuel economy of 62.8mpg, emissions of 118g/km of CO2 and is capable of speeding from zero to 62mph in 8.9 seconds, will be priced at £23,270 with Sport and Urban trim.

All the BMW 1 Series models will come with start and stop, 16-inch alloy wheels, four airbags, radio and CD player, air-conditioning, 60:40 folding rear seats, ISOFIX fittings and a leather steering wheel as standard.

Users can also choose SE specification for a 6.5-inch screen and iDrive controller, Bluetooth, USB connection, multi-function steering wheel and speed limiting function. The Sport version adds 17-inches alloys, a dark chrome exhaust pipe, black grille, air intake surrounds, rear bumper trim, sports seats, sports steering wheel and enhanced interior trim.

The Urban trim variant offers a different type of 17-inch wheel, chrome grille, cloth and leather seats and an interior trim in black or white.

BMW believes that the second generation of its BMW 1 Series models will be able to redefine the efficiency and quality standards for premium compact cars.