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2011 BMW 1-series spy images

rybo submitted on 5/16/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 7:38:23 AM

23 user comments | Category: Misc News | Source: | SOURCE: www.motorauthority.com

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.

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w209w114

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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Posted on 5/16/2008 9:44:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Notjustlex

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

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Posted on 5/19/2008 12:14:13 PM | | Votes: 1   

BimmerGuyFL78

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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Posted on 5/16/2008 10:20:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

1995e34

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.

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Posted on 5/16/2008 11:28:23 AM | | Votes: 3   

S4cabriofoxone

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

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Posted on 5/17/2008 5:19:35 PM | | Votes: 1   

validus00

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

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Posted on 5/18/2008 5:22:07 PM | | Votes: 1   

1995e34

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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Posted on 5/16/2008 11:24:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

daytonaviolet

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

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Posted on 5/16/2008 1:09:31 PM | | Votes: 1   

daytonaviolet

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

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Posted on 5/16/2008 1:11:19 PM | | Votes: 2   

1995e34

525i stick, as well.

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Posted on 5/16/2008 1:38:44 PM | | Votes: 2   

monkeyrun

"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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Posted on 5/16/2008 1:45:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

sector

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.

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Posted on 5/16/2008 3:22:46 PM | | Votes: -1   

1995e34

what on earth is this guy babbling about?

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Posted on 5/17/2008 11:43:56 AM | | Votes: 3   

simmonsdp

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

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Posted on 5/16/2008 4:42:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

simmonsdp

and ugly to....

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Posted on 5/16/2008 4:43:20 PM | | Votes: -2   

bmwfan1513

I like it.

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Posted on 5/16/2008 9:40:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

S4cabriofoxone

Huh?

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

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Posted on 5/18/2008 4:38:25 PM | | Votes: 3   

simmonsdp

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

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Posted on 5/18/2008 4:57:56 PM | | Votes: 0   

brammer

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

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Posted on 5/16/2008 11:12:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

polkbkk

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.

— polkbkk (View Profile)

Posted on 5/18/2008 7:36:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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