Video walkaround of the China only 2017 1 Series Sedan

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 01-23-2017, 05:27 PM

Disable the sound as the background music is terrible!

Looks like an Active Tourer (and X1) interior to me...

Germanauto · 01-23-2017, 05:33 PM

It's only a matter of time before BMW's entry level sedan in the states is one of these FWD turds. Benz and Audi's entry sedans are FWD based, so BMW will eventually follow suit like they did with the X1.

overcoil · 01-23-2017, 06:30 PM

Not bad for a daily driver in all four seasons. I'd do that car in black with red interior.

Chihuahua · 01-23-2017, 06:57 PM

no thanks. keep this POS Jetta-fighter in China and bring me the RWD hatch.

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 01-24-2017, 03:13 AM

The 1 series is spotted in Munich: http://www.bimmertoday.de/2017/01/24...chen-erwischt/

So it means it will probably be sold in Europe at least...

Get ready ladies and gentlemen for a FWD BMW!

mkoesel · 01-24-2017, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

It's only a matter of time before BMW's entry level sedan in the states is one of these FWD turds. Benz and Audi's entry sedans are FWD based, so BMW will eventually follow suit like they did with the X1.

I would tend to agree with you that we'll eventually get a FWD entry level sedan. However, we already have pretty firm evidence that the next generation 2 Series coupe and convertible will remain RWD. As long as they keep building those cars on a RWD platform, there is the possibility they will add a RWD 2 Series Gran Coupe to the lineup based on that platform as well.

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Originally Posted by Kyle B

no thanks. keep this POS Jetta-fighter in China and bring me the RWD hatch.

It's actually in the A3's segment rather than in the non-luxury segment with the Jetta and others.

The hatchbacks (both two and four door) are moving to the FWD UKL platform for their next generation. Assuming BMW adheres to their standard seven year cycle, we should see these debut next year.

evilalien · 01-24-2017, 09:31 AM

Priceless:

"That's why we don't have front wheel drives."

DreamSlider ///M · 01-24-2017, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by evilalien

Priceless:

"That's why we don't have front wheel drives."

Because... rabbits... yeah... rabbits.

This image has made my desktop wallpaper at work for the time being... thank you!

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Paul-Bracq-BMW Moderator 4131 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: 1981 323i, sports M5, LSD Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	1 Series Sedan spotted in Munich The 1 series is spotted in Munich: http://www.bimmertoday.de/2017/01/24...chen-erwischt/ So it means it will probably be sold in Europe at least... Get ready ladies and gentlemen for a FWD BMW! __________________ 1981 323i, 143 Kashmir-Metallic, 0094 Pergament, Sports M5, LSD.
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