BMW 114i review and Price

 

In Exchange for power saving

The 114i engine is a 1.6 gasoline four-cylinder 102 HP with Twin Power Turbo technology. It must be borne in mind that it does not offer the performance potential of their older siblings, but it responds well in acceleration. The engine is associated with a manual gearbox of six speeds, as is the case in other versions of the model, is distinguished by a good touch and a phased exchange very balanced.

Increase of comfort

Since your last renewal, the model has lost some sporty character in dynamic terms in relation to its predecessor, as we move in the 120 d test. And it is that the suspension is less firm than before, with what is achieved however increased running comfort. The accuracy of your address is still the best in its category, it conveys effective pinpoint when to draw the trajectory of the vehicle. It should be emphasized that the compact German series incorporates the possibility to switch between three different driving modes, called Comfort, Sport and Eco Pro.

Each modifies a series of parameters such as the behavior of the address, the response of the propeller according to the intensity with which we gismos the throttle and even the entrance of stability control to give a different result.

Higher proportions

With this generation of the 1 series, which premiered earlier this year at BMW dealerships, have grown the proportions of the model, so that now it is eight inches long and its wheelbase three inches higher. Furthermore, both the front track and the back are slightly wider. Result, it generates a more robust and forceful in general appearance.

The front part of the vehicle is distinguished by its double ovoid grille important dimensions, in which the number of vertical bars, which at the same time earn width is reduced. In addition, notably its entrance of air, which is divided into three sections. We found another of the features of the 1 series in its long hood, which emphasizes its sporty personality.

The profile of the model is redialing by tilting the bezel front and fall down the roof line. Meanwhile, behind the Compact is distinguished by a more flattened design, which reinforces the sense of width of the car seen from the rear.