A production ready version of the BMW 1 Series sedan has been spotted sans camouflage in China. The car was showcased as the BMW Compact sedan concept car at Guangzhou Auto Show in 2015 and was given a web unveil in July. This is a China only model at present but will be launched in other markets over the course of 2017.
Firstly, this is the first BMW sedan to be offered with FWD and is underpinned by their latest UKL-2 platform found in other models like the Mini range as well as BMW X1. The Chinese market will get the car in the 125i, 120i and 118i variants but for other markets across the globe also expect at least three diesels.
The design is typical BMW with signature elements like the grille, tail lamps as well as the headlamps which are full LED units. The cabin is also expected to be understated but will have all the luxuries of this segment like a free standing display, leather seats, climate control and electrically adjustable mirrors. It is 4.5 metres in length and has a wheelbase of 2.67 metres.
This is a BMW model that will come to India and be locally assembled at the German automaker’s plant outside Chennai. It will take on the likes of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Volvo V40 and the Audi A3.
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Camouflaged next-gen BMW 3 Series reveals new design cues
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The next generation BMW 3 Series has been spotted on test in Europe. While we have spotted it doing the rounds, this time around the camouflage appears to have thinned down revealing some more design cues that we can expect to see when the car is launched sometime in 2018.
Firstly, we can see that the next-generation car will get wider, longer and a bit lower. The face, which is the most identifiable feature of the range, has got sharper features but without losing the identity (a.k.a the kidney grille). In silhouette too it has become sharper and the curvy nature of the current car has been replaced by a more pronounced line. The rear while appearing unfinished does give us a hint of the full LED setup in the tail lamps.
This car will be underpinned by the new CLAR RWD architecture found in the 7 Series thus bringing it up to date in the BMW hierarchy. Our sources suggest that in addition to visual overhaul, this new 3 Series will also get a lot more add on bits in the form of accessory packs and performance packs.
We have come a long way since the launch of the last 3 Series in the Indian market and this time around we will be one of the priority markets for the German automaker when it comes to this car. Expect a launch and local assembly a few months after the global debut in 2018.
BMW 1 Series sedan spotted in Spain
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First unveiled in July 2016, the BMW 1 Series sedan has been spotted in Spain. Covered in heavy camouflage and featuring Mini Cooper-style alloy wheel design, this all-new entry-level luxury sedan will be sold only in China for now.
The 1 Series sedan is underpinned by the UKL1 platform that forms base for all the new Minis and the X1 crossover. Interestingly, what this means is that the 1 Series sedan will have front-wheel drive configuration and a range of three- and four-cylinder petrol engines.
BMW first previewed it via the Compact Sedan Concept shown at the Guangzhou Auto Show last year. Meanwhile, the development and testing of the car was in full swing at the BMW headquarters with the involvement of Chinese engineers.
The 1 Series sedan will be built under the BMW and BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture in China. Sadly, BMW currently has no plans to sell it in India or even Europe for that matter.
BMW 1 Series sedan officially revealed
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It’s taken them a while but BMW finally has a new entry-level sedan to show to the world. The German carmaker has unveiled this new model in the form of the 1 Series sedan. However, we would like to add that the 1 Series sedan will be sold only in China for now. It previews the Compact Sedan Concept shown at the Guangzhou Auto Show last year.
The 1 Series sedan will be underpinned by the UKL1 platform that forms base for all the new Minis and the X1 crossover. What this means is that the 1 Series sedan will have front-wheel drive configuration and a range of three- and four-cylinder petrol engines. The development and testing of the car had taken place in the BMW headquarters with the involvement of Chinese engineers.
The 1 Series sedan will be built under the BMW and BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture. Like in India, the premium compact car segment is growing fast in China and following the launch of the X1, the 2 Series Active Tourer and now the 1 Series Sedan, BMW now has a total of five locally-produced models in China.
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