2011 BMW 1 Series – spy pics
July 28, 2009 by Matt Brogan
The next generation BMW 1 Series, due to arrive in 2011, has been spotted testing in Germany. This prototype form is based on what’s believed to be the existing E87 platform.
Thanks to BMW’s psychedelic camouflage it’s a little hard to decipher any real detail from the pics, but according to AutoBild, who spoke to BMW’s product development chief, Klaus Draeger, BMW is keeping to the recent philosophy of fast developing new segments.
Although a decision has not been made yet, the new 1 Series lineup may feature a type of elongated shooting-brake two-door sportwagon or hatch variant.
Such a variant, which can accommodate adult size rear passengers unlike the current 1 Series, would allow BMW to offer it to the expanding US market.
The existing BMW and PSA Group alliance which already produces engines for MINI would build engines ranging from 1.4-litres to 3.0-litres for the 1 Series.
Turbos are most certainly on the list, but an M version of the 1 Series is out of the question again. Instead, we are expecting green models such as low-polluting diesels and certainly a hybrid.
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Get ready for the invasion of compact luxury! Premium car manufacturers are all battling for younger buyers and downsizers alike….
I’m interested to see how the Japanese marques are going to react! And everybody else for that matter.
more rear drive cars please. I wonder if Opel can make a compact rear drive like the Gemini again…
i seen a pic of the new 1 series in wheels magazine. idk if it was computer generated image or if it was real but it looked great
@Supercujo
This is why I was disappointed that Ford isn’t doing the Focus here in 2011, I really wanted a RWD XR5T…
Well all I can say atm is… “Those rims are fully sik bro!!!!” roflol…
Those wheels are disgusting! The hub is thicker than the tire!
P.S: Bloggers please stop this LOL (and its associates) nonsense!
that is the best camo job in the world carnt make out anything
I want one with that exact squirelly paint job…