- The BMW 1 Series F20/F21 was produced in a variety of trim levels, including the base model, Sport Line, M Sport, and Edition.
- The F20 platform also formed the basis for the BMW Active Tourer (F45) and the MINI Countryman (R56).
- In 2015, BMW released a facelifted version of the 1 Series, denoted as the F20/F21 Facelift.
- The engine options available in the 2012 BMW 128i included an inline-6 cylinder unit with 230 horsepower and a turbocharged inline-4 cylinder engine producing 241bhp.
- An oil cooler was added to some of the higher power engines, such as the N46 and N43 units.
- Some trim levels featured Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system which could be switched off in Sport mode.
- The Active Driving Assistant system on later models combined DSC with Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
- The BMW 118d included an emission reducing particulate filter.
- In the UK, a 'Sport Line' model was available from 2012 which featured unique bumpers, side sills and interior trim in Dark Graphite finish.
- An 'Edtion' model with additional equipment like Xenon headlights, LED foglights and Dakota leather upholstery was also produced for the UK market.
- The facelifted model received a range of improvements including revised front and rear bumper designs and new LED headlights.
- The engine options on later models included a range of petrol engines including a 136bhp N20 turbocharged unit, a 184bhp B48 inline-4 cylinder engine and the option for an M135i with a 306bhp B58 engine.
- Diesel options were available in the form of a 115bhp three-cylinder engine and a more powerful 148bhp version of the same engine.
- Later models featured adaptive LED headlights with glare-free high beam, auto dip function and dynamic cornering light function.
- The F20/F21 had a top speed electronically limited to 149mph for some trim levels.
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