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BMW 1-Series 2026 Price in Saudi Arabia

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BMW 1-Series Key Specifications

Fuel Type Category

Petrol

Engine Power Output

154 HP

transmission

7-speed automatic (dual-clutch)

Number Of Seats

5

BMW 1-Series Available Models

Model

Price

118

SAR 183,195

Model Information

Specification

Value

Fuel Type Category

Petrol

Engine Power Output

154 HP

transmission

7-speed automatic (dual-clutch)

Number Of Seats

5

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About BMW 1-Series

The 2026 BMW 1 Series brings BMW's premium compact hatchback formula to the Saudi market — a five-seat front-wheel-drive car that offers genuine brand prestige and a well-appointed cabin at an accessible entry price. Prices in Saudi Arabia start from SAR 183,195.

The Luxury M Sport Package is the sole listed configuration in KSA at launch, powered by a 1.5L TwinPower Turbo 3-cylinder engine producing 154 HP — a smooth, turbocharged unit tuned for urban and highway use. Transmission details are not published for this market, but the setup pairs with an automatic gearbox as standard. The specification bundles sport exterior styling with a premium interior finish, meaning buyers get an above-average level of standard equipment without needing to configure upward.

Pros: interior quality and BMW's iDrive infotainment system are class-leading at this price point in Saudi Arabia — the cabin feels more upmarket than equivalent entries from Audi or Mercedes-Benz. The compact footprint makes it well-suited to city driving in Riyadh and Jeddah, with a turning circle that larger sedans cannot match. Cons: the three-cylinder engine produces 154 HP, which is adequate for daily use but noticeably down on performance compared to the four-cylinder units found in rival A3 and A-Class variants. As a hatchback body style, it competes in a segment that is smaller in KSA than sedans or SUVs, which may limit its resale audience over time.

Resale data for the 2026 1 Series generation in KSA is not yet established. Premium compact hatchbacks in this market have historically retained value moderately well when serviced through authorised BMW centres, though the segment is narrower here than in Europe and resale demand is thinner than for equivalent sedans or SUVs.

Buyers considering the 1 Series in KSA also look at the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Audi A3, and Volvo S60 — premium compact alternatives in the same price region, where the BMW leads on driving engagement and the A-Class holds an edge on local brand familiarity and dealer network depth.