BMW has introduced a new update package for its compact class representatives, the 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupe, designed to enhance user comfort and visual appeal. Here are the new features, effective from February 2026:
BMW is raising the bar for standard equipment on its entry-level models in the European market. The most significant technical improvement is... dual-zone automatic climate control It has now become standard across all trim levels. This step significantly increases the basic comfort level, even in the base versions of the models.
Aesthetic Touches: Cape York Green and New Logos
In terms of design, it previously received great acclaim in the X1 model. Cape York Green Cape York Green has been added to the 1 Series color palette. This color can be ordered especially with M Sport packages and the performance-oriented M135 version. The updated BMW logos and new fonts with a larger emphasis on the "M" letter are also noticeable on the models.
The Electric Future and “Neue Klasse”
The wait continues for BMW's revolutionary "Neue Klasse" architecture. Current 1 and 2 Series models are not expected to receive this technology until 2027. Fully electric. i1 and i2 The release schedule for these models has been postponed to the early 2030s.
