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2011 BMW 1-series spy images

rybo submitted on 05/16/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 7:38 AM
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2011 BMW 1-series spy images

BMW released an updated version of the 1-series compact late last year but a suspicious prototype of the hatch is still running around German streets.

At first appearance the car looks like an ordinary 1-series hatchback but look closer and you’ll notice several key features that reveal this is something very different.

The car pictured here is in fact an early test-mule for the next-generation 1-series hatch due most likely due in late 2011 or early 2012. Read Article

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w209w114 - 5/16/2008 9:44:18 AMView My AgentSpace

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Cool. A lot of people are unaware that the thing about the "new 1 series" is that it isnt new at all. It has already been out in Europe for a few years. Although I'm not a huge fan of the styling, I am eager to see the next model.

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Notjustlex - 5/19/2008 12:14:13 PM

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I saw one in Mexico last week. Not really impressed.

BimmerGuyFL78 - 5/16/2008 10:20:33 AM

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I hope that the next Generation BMW 1 series coupe for the USA will be at least 200 pounds lighter with a much sleeker shape of the current 1. The next Gen 1 should be lower and wider with a less boxey roof line.

Also a Lower price would justify buying one more then a 335i coupe.

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1995e34 - 5/16/2008 11:28:23 AM

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i think that roof line is required to accommodate the cranium of a rear passenger.

if they lost the back seat, it would allow a sportier roof line.

S4cabriofoxone - 5/17/2008 5:19:35 PMView My AgentSpace

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If they lost the back seat it would be a Z4.

validus00 - 5/18/2008 5:22:07 PM

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i think he means losing the rear seats altogether, because the z4 is still a 2+2

IS3andME - 5/16/2008 10:47:12 AM

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The one series coupe doesn't have a boxy roofline, it's more of a bubble.

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1995e34 - 5/16/2008 11:24:19 AM

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i know that liking hatches isn't far from burning american flags, but i like this hatch. in fact, i may like it more than the coupe. did i really just admit that?

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daytonaviolet - 5/16/2008 1:09:31 PM

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I agree, I really like the 3 door hatch that we don't get in the US.

daytonaviolet - 5/16/2008 1:11:19 PM

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Which e34 do you drive? I used to have a 94 525i stick, I loved it.

1995e34 - 5/16/2008 1:38:44 PM

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525i stick, as well.

IS3andME - 5/16/2008 12:17:38 PM

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^^Ye0s, you did, be prepared for a knock on your from the Federation of Anti-American Acts.

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IS3andME - 5/16/2008 12:18:15 PM

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I meant knock on your door...

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monkeyrun - 5/16/2008 1:45:07 PM

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"the next 1-series will be bigger than the current model."

lol, that totally defeats the purpose of the 1-series.
They have the 1-series because the 3-series grew too large.
Looks like 10 years from now we'll need the 0-series to fill up the small car segment.

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auto001 - 5/16/2008 3:22:46 PM

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BMW never went hungry "underestimating" the taste of BMW buyers. If they build it - no matter how lame it is, buyers will line up, because this is the "hip" crowd remember, and they will always try to one-up their neighbor by buying the latest and flashiest toy. Just look at their model designations, 1,3,5,7...Series M3,5,6... and Xn, where n=3,4,5... brilliant marketing scheme if you ask me, they can spit one out every quarter and still make profit or break even thanks to its "wanting to impress" fan base.

1995e34 - 5/17/2008 11:43:56 AM

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what on earth is this guy babbling about?

simmonsdp - 5/16/2008 4:42:37 PM

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BMW designs are so boring of late, nothing new,,Yawn,,

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simmonsdp - 5/16/2008 4:43:20 PM

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and ugly to....

bmwfan1513 - 5/16/2008 9:40:54 PM

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I like it.

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S4cabriofoxone - 5/18/2008 4:38:25 PMView My AgentSpace

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Huh?

How can you like it already? This is just a test mule using the current 1 Series body.

simmonsdp - 5/18/2008 4:57:56 PM

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because he needed something to say and deboost me for my opinion.........

brammer - 5/16/2008 11:12:44 PM

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out in 2012 eh... will it drive itself and/or fly?

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polkbkk - 5/18/2008 7:36:27 PM

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In my mind, BMW should be taking design cues from the 3-series and putting them in the 1-series. Other than the headlights, there isn't much that the two models share. Almost looks like an X6 "smaller-fied".

A3 still looks much better, and that's coming from a BMW owner/fan. I'll pass on this one.

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