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BMW is testing the first ever Sedan version of the 1 Series in winter conditions. The German company is set to release its CLA and A3 Sedan competitor by the end of this year.
The upcoming sedan model is set to become BMW’s smallest sedan ever and will share a platform called the UKL, already available in the current MINI and BMW lineups on models such as the Cooper hatchback, 2 Series Active Tourer, and the new X1.
This time, the prototype of the upcoming 1 Series Sedan features less camouflage, as the carmaker finishes the final touches before green-lighting it for production.
We notice a few cues that remind us of the BMW Concept Compact Sedan. A quick look reveals some trim elements that are reminiscent of other recently launched BMW models, along with the signature Hofmeister kink, a design feature that defines retro and contemporary BMWs alike.
On a technical level, the next BMW 1 Series Sedan will feature powertrains borrowed from its hatchback siblings.
The smallest sedan in BMW’s lineup will have a front wheel drive configuration and will be offered in six-speed manual transmissions, along with eight-speed automatic gearboxes.
The engine range will include three-cylinder units and four-cylinder powerplants, all with direct injection, turbocharging and Start-Stop systems.
The upcoming 1 Series Sedan will be joined in the range by a hatchback version. Naturally, the third generation of the BMW 1 Series will also have a front-wheel drive configuration as standard, with xDrive all-wheel-drive as optional.
While BMW’s decision to go front-wheel drive for the 1 Series may have been criticized by some, surveys made by the German company revealed that customers didn’t mind the change.
The first ever production BMW with a front-wheel-drive configuration was the 2 Series Active Tourer, the company’s first MPV. As road tests revealed, the car demonstrated adequate handling in spite of the new configuration for the German brand known for its love of rear-wheel-drive.
This time, the prototype of the upcoming 1 Series Sedan features less camouflage, as the carmaker finishes the final touches before green-lighting it for production.
We notice a few cues that remind us of the BMW Concept Compact Sedan. A quick look reveals some trim elements that are reminiscent of other recently launched BMW models, along with the signature Hofmeister kink, a design feature that defines retro and contemporary BMWs alike.
On a technical level, the next BMW 1 Series Sedan will feature powertrains borrowed from its hatchback siblings.
The smallest sedan in BMW’s lineup will have a front wheel drive configuration and will be offered in six-speed manual transmissions, along with eight-speed automatic gearboxes.
The engine range will include three-cylinder units and four-cylinder powerplants, all with direct injection, turbocharging and Start-Stop systems.
The upcoming 1 Series Sedan will be joined in the range by a hatchback version. Naturally, the third generation of the BMW 1 Series will also have a front-wheel drive configuration as standard, with xDrive all-wheel-drive as optional.
While BMW’s decision to go front-wheel drive for the 1 Series may have been criticized by some, surveys made by the German company revealed that customers didn’t mind the change.
The first ever production BMW with a front-wheel-drive configuration was the 2 Series Active Tourer, the company’s first MPV. As road tests revealed, the car demonstrated adequate handling in spite of the new configuration for the German brand known for its love of rear-wheel-drive.
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