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View Poll Results: New 1-Series for China, Yay or Nay?
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      01-25-2017, 10:49 AM   #1
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Post NEW 1-Series in China - Love or Hate?

Kyle B brought this to my attention, a new 1-Series is set for China. Couldn't find any other posts on this so here goes.

See here for an article from Motor Trend: http://www.motortrend.com/news/china...-series-sedan/

It sounds very much like an eco-box option from BMW:

"Buyers have a choice between a twin-scroll turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder or boosted 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The smaller engine cranks out 136 horsepower and is mated to six-speed automatic; the latter boasts 192 hp with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Drivers can choose between three driving modes — Comfort, Sport(wat.), or Eco Pro — to adjust the ride and save on fuel."

Given our known understanding of recent BMW steering and handling offerings I think this car is really going to be the epitome of a "commuter" BMW. The 1-series we know and love was the smallest and cheapest of it's time, but it was one of the most fun to drive out of the whole lineup.

What do you all think? Yay or nay on this?
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I remember reading about this car some time ago: 4-door 1 series based on the new Mini, front-wheel drive, 3 cylinder engine (from the new Mini).

To me it looks more like a 2 series than a 1 series. I think it's ugly.

We don't need no front-wheel drive car from BMW here. We got the Mini and it does pretty well.

Let it stay in China... please.

NAY I say NAY!
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I knew when they created the 2 series active tourer(or whatever) dark times were ahead.
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It's an overpriced mini, just like the X1.
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It's an overpriced mini, just like the X1.
Yeah, except the Mini is fun. At least it was. I hear the new one, not so much.

This car doesn't look fun. More like a 'get you from A to B' car.
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I've seen worse out of BMW...5 Series GT anyone?!
At least it's Right Wheel Drive
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At least it's Right Wheel Drive
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Not digging it, serious cost cutting in this model.
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This car look familiar to anyone? :P

https://www.zhinuo.com.cn/cn/en/product/index.html
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This car look familiar to anyone? :P

https://www.zhinuo.com.cn/cn/en/product/index.html
Wow lol. I love how blatant they are about the knock-off

China's copyright laws are ridiculously non-existent
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This car look familiar to anyone? :P

https://www.zhinuo.com.cn/cn/en/product/index.html
Even the dash is an exact copy.

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Even the dash is an exact copy.

Top Gear's (the real one) episode on Chinese copies was effing brilliant. Highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it yet.
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Top Gear's (the real one) episode on Chinese copies was effing brilliant. Highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it yet.
That show is still on?
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That show is still on?
The original group is now doing a Netflix show called The Grand Tour
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The original group is now doing a Netflix show called The Grand Tour
Yes, very aware. Was just wondering if the actual "Top Gear" show was still around. Have not watched it since the three idiots left.
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Yes, very aware. Was just wondering if the actual "Top Gear" show was still around. Have not watched it since the three idiots left.
Ah yes, it technically is but it's obviously not the same and their ratings have tanked.
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Wow lol. I love how blatant they are about the knock-off

China's copyright laws are ridiculously non-existent
It's actually a Joint effort between them.

It's called BMW Brilliance
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It's actually a Joint effort between them.

It's called BMW Brilliance
That brand yes, but there are others that are not and look like carbon copies lol
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Yeah, China can keep that one. They need to rename it too. Front wheel drive, 4cyl. - that's not a 1 Series.
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This car look familiar to anyone? :P

https://www.zhinuo.com.cn/cn/en/product/index.html
"Acceleration and deceleration is controlled through a single pedal."
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"Acceleration and deceleration is controlled through a single pedal."
Sneezing just got much more dangerous lol
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