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BMW Readying FWD 1-Series GT for 2014 Launch
*2012 BMW 1-Series Hatchback Pictured above
It’s no secret that BMW is getting ready to adopt a front-wheel drive layout for its smaller models including certain versions of the next generation of the 1-Series. BMW’s decision has already sparked a lot of discussions whether its front-wheel drive products will remain true to the brand’s “ultimate driving machine†motto or an insult to the company’s heritage. Now it seems that the day we will see the first front-wheel drive BMW is closer than we thought. According to Autocar magazine, the 1-Series GT, which is said to be a more practical version featuring a high-rising tail like the 5-Series GT, will be the first BMW to adopt front-wheel drive. Its launch is scheduled for 2014.
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Bmw's Fwd 1-series Sedan Digitally Rendered For Your Viewing Pleasure
BMW’s upcoming 1-Series sedan will be the brand’s second front-wheel drive model after the 2-Series Active Tourer and its larger version, the Gran Tourer. Read more »...
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Bmw's New 1-series 'baby' Sedan Could Have Been A Modern E30 But It Won't Be
BMW's engineers are toiling away on their next big-small project, the 1-Series sedan, poised to join the battle against the Audi A3 saloon and Mercedes-Benz CLA. Before we let your imagination run wild, let's put a stop to any meaningful associations...
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New Bmw Family Activity Sports Tourer Scooped, Gets Front-wheel Drive
Once upon a time, not too long ago, you could count BMW's model series on one hand. For example, in the 1980s you had the 3-Series, the 5-Series, the 6-Series and the 7-Series. Nowadays, you need both hands and very soon, that is after the launch...
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Bmw Drops 250 Photos Of The New And Possibly Last Rwd 1-series Hatchback
We have already seen and reported on the brand-new 2012 BMW 1-Series, which was revealed a couple of months ahead of its world premiere, which is scheduled for the rapidly approaching Frankfurt Motor Show this September. Nevertheless, if the first batch...
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Video: All-new 2011 Bmw X3 Spied With Less Camoluflage
With the European market launch of the new X1 small SUV, BMW is now rushing the second-generation of its larger X3 SUV towards production. Spied here testing on the streets of Germany, the video reveals that the new X3 gets a more sloping front hood...
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