2026 BMW 118 Hatch Automatic

The 2026 BMW 118 Hatch combines compact dimensions with the polished presentation and technology expected of a contemporary BMW. Finished in Blue Dark with a Beige interior, this new Sportshatch has covered 0 km and uses a petrol engine paired with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Its five-seat layout gives it everyday practicality, while the hatchback body provides a useful balance between urban manoeuvrability and cabin flexibility.

Power is rated at 115 kW, with 230Nm of torque, and the quoted combined fuel consumption is 6.4L/100km. The automatic transmission includes gearshift paddles, adding a degree of driver involvement when desired without compromising the convenience of an automatic drivetrain. A 49-litre fuel tank and a stated maximum speed of 226 km/h are listed among the manufacturer-based specifications.

The standard equipment list is focused on making regular driving easier and more comfortable. Automatic air conditioning helps maintain a consistent cabin environment, while heated front seats and electrically adjustable seats with memory support a more tailored driving position. Automatic tailgate operation is useful when loading the luggage compartment, and the through-loading system and luggage-compartment net add flexibility when carrying longer or varied-sized items. A tyre-pressure monitor, warning triangle, anti-theft security system and intelligent emergency calling are also included.

Connectivity and in-car convenience are supported by a DAB+ tuner, Personal eSIM and BMW TeleServices. The available Equipment package Professional adds BMW Live Cockpit Professional, a BMW Head-Up Display and adaptive LED headlights, bringing key information and illumination functions into a more advanced specification. Parking Assistant Plus, Comfort Access, wireless charging storage, a high-beam assistant, an exterior mirror package and an automatically dimming interior rear-view mirror further broaden the vehicle's technology offering.

This vehicle is fitted with the M Sport Package Pro and M Sport equipment, giving the cabin and exterior a more purposeful specification. The package includes M Sport exterior and interior parts, an M leather steering wheel, adaptive M Suspension, red high-gloss M Sport brakes, an anthracite headliner, M seat belts, sport seats for the driver and front passenger, and illuminated Aluminium hexacube interior trim. Black roof and mirror caps, M High-Gloss Shadow Line and an M rear spoiler reinforce the darker exterior detailing.

Further factory equipment includes the Enhancement Package, which adds a Harman Kardon HiFi loudspeaker system, active front seats, Driving Assistant Professional, steering-wheel heating and a Panorama Glass Roof. The vehicle is also specified with the BMW kidney Iconic Glow. Together, these options give the compact hatch a particularly comprehensive mix of comfort, driver assistance, cabin presentation and day-to-day usability, while retaining the manageable format of the 1 Series.

• Petrol engine with 115 kW and 230Nm
• Automatic transmission with gearshift paddles
• Front-wheel drive
• Five-seat Sportshatch body
• Blue Dark exterior with Beige interior
• Adaptive LED headlights and BMW Head-Up Display
• Parking Assistant Plus and Driving Assistant Professional
• Panorama Glass Roof and Harman Kardon HiFi loudspeaker system

Other highlights include Drive train: Front Wheel Drive; Engine or motor: Petrol; 115 kW (156 hp); 230Nm.