1 Series [Official] BMW 1 Series Sedan [Chinese Market Exclusive]

[SCOTT27]

Any news on a 2er GT or hatch? Will they be designated F models?

If its UKL it will be FWD. So they will be under F.

 

[domleo999]

If its UKL it will be FWD. So they will be under F.

"If"..... I like that

 

[Deleted member 25]

So this is based on the next gen Fwd platform ?

 

[klier]

So this is based on the next gen Fwd platform ?

No on the current gen. They're not going to use an all new platform for a China only car.

 

[Deleted member 25]

Huh, so this is an RWD car ?

 

[domleo999]

Huh, so this is an RWD car ?

It's using the current UKL platform (mini, 2er Active tourers and X1)

If it does come to the rest of the world, it would probably be in its LCI or next gen FWB based.

 

[Cabasse0]

Its China only. But there is potential for other markets.
Wait and See but it won't detract from the 2er Gran Coupe.

Could we see a 2er gran coupe concept next year ?

 

[SCOTT27]

Could we see a 2er gran coupe concept next year ?

No. But there is a major concept being decided for BMWi for Next Years IAA.

 

[Cashmere]

They nailed the hood shut line in the concept.... what happened?!

It didn't appease the shareholders. Also "China Exclusive" is a euphemism for Beta test.

 

[secrum]

Any news on a 2er GT or hatch? Will they be designated F models?

The 2er Gran Coupe will be called F44 and uses the fwd architecture. We can expect it in late 2019 after the next 1 series.

 

[PHYBENZ]

That rear quarter panel is pretty terrible at least from this angle.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

M'eh, indeed. That said, gun to my head, if had to choose between this, an A3 or a CLA, I'd probably lean towards this. And with that said, I'd avoid all 3 since they FWD-based, get Mazda6 (or a CX5) that's bigger and pocket the savings.

 

[Cabasse0]

The 2er Gran Coupe will be called F44 and uses the fwd architecture. We can expect it in late 2019 after the next 1 series.

Bad News meaning it will be FWD ... Not in line with last information

 

[SCOTT27]

Its using the existing RWD architecture, but not utilising CLAR.

 

[secrum]

Its using the existing RWD architecture, but not utilising CLAR.

Are you sure? Because my this information is a firsthand info..

 

[SCOTT27]

What I have heard is that RWD is favoured for the next 2er as the car is enjoying success as such.
However CLAR will be too expensive to use within a compact car so it will utilise an existing RWD platform with modifications to accommodate the larger Four Door Gran Coupe. And because this is not a G car it will be an F car because of its use as an existing platform.

 

[domleo999]

What I have heard is that RWD is favoured for the next 2er as the car is enjoying success as such.
However CLAR will be too expensive to use within a compact car so it will utilise an existing RWD platform with modifications to accommodate the larger Four Door Gran Coupe. And because this is not a G car it will be an F car because of its use as an existing platform.

It's strange that this new release is known as a 1er sedan. I thought you previously referred to this as a 2er sedan?

So all cars regardless of their drivetrain which don't use the CLAR platform will get the F designation. Sweet.

Will the future 2er coupe take any design hints from this generation (or the next generation of the lifecycle is short) 1er sedan?

 

[SCOTT27]

It's strange that this new release is known as a 1er sedan. I thought you previously referred to this as a 2er sedan?

So all cars regardless of their drivetrain which don't use the CLAR platform will get the F designation. Sweet.

Will the future 2er coupe take any design hints from this generation (or the next generation of the lifecycle is short) 1er sedan?

Globally it was considered under the 2er just as Active Tourer/Gran Tourer were considered for 1er.

This is the only RWD model planned using an existing modified platform. As everything else will be under UKL and CLAR.
The proposed Z3 model will use a shortened version of the architecture developed for the Z5/Supra and be shared with the GT86 replacement. Using an existing but modified platform for one model spun three ways will also be cost effective and profitable in the long run.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Are you sure? Because my this information is a firsthand info..

Scoot does not always post reliable information, so treat with caution.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

It's not "old" @klier. It's relevant. I'm not intending to start a debate yet again. Scoot is what he is, but if someone asks "are you sure?" to info he's sharing, then they need to know that he's by no means a credible source. I posted it in the least emotional and provocative way.