1-series sedan?

md80 · 05-14-2008, 02:59 AM

Is there going to be one? Recent rumors, spyshots anyone? Read recently an article from a motoring magazine featuring 1-series coupe and a strong suggestion was made that a sedan would be on its way.. Would that kill the demand for the hatchback then.. hmm.. Been driving my 120d coupe now for one month and I am VERY pleased indeed with it. The consumption seems to be about 5,7litres/100km, just can´t get it above that even how hard I try

Dan203 · 05-14-2008, 03:13 AM

I doubt it. The wheel base is so short I think that a 4 door would look weird. I have however seen some rumors about a 2 series possibly coming for model year 2010. Perhaps that will be the sedan?

Dan

professor · 05-14-2008, 04:14 AM

i recall that some very early spyshots of the 1 coupe circulating on the net did show it as a sedan.

topvega · 05-14-2008, 06:33 AM

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i recall that some very early spyshots of the 1 coupe circulating on the net did show it as a sedan.

I think those were the ones with the fake rear doors or something...

Crowley · 05-14-2008, 08:58 AM

Well .. seeing how size wise, it is about the same as a mazda 3, I think that it could be done .. not sure that BMW will do it though.

Crowley

redwood · 05-14-2008, 10:15 AM

I would really really love a sedan (NOT the hatchback) as I've gotten used to 4 doors in my E46, but I don't think it will happen. They risk cannibalization of 3 series sales if they come out with that, imo.

ArBrnSnpr · 05-14-2008, 10:36 AM

I don't see it happening, if they openly state they will not bring the hatch over, I doubt BMW would create a four door instead.

PPower · 05-14-2008, 11:08 AM

I would love to see them change their mind and offer the 2 door coupe and 4 door hatch for the 2nd generation of the 1. I'd be happy even if it weren't a 135. 123d? IMO, BMW should have made 1 series a 5dr hatch and 2 series the coupe. Leave it open for an M2 and not worry about the whole M1 name thing.

ManMachine · 05-14-2008, 01:14 PM

sedan makes no sense in NA. A 5dr hatchback is still great - doesn't compete with the 3 sedan and many people plea to get them (see this month's Roundel).

A 2 series makes no sense either. who wants to be #2?

mistermojorizin · 05-14-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowley

Well .. seeing how size wise, it is about the same as a mazda 3, I think that it could be done .. not sure that BMW will do it though.

Crowley

the length of the passenger compartment is smaller than the mazda3 i think. and the length of engine compartment is bigger. :w00t:

BMW Dreamer · 05-14-2008, 05:11 PM

I would think a 4 dr is possible, what about the European 1 series 4 dr hatchback???

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redwood Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 1999 BMW 328i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I would really really love a sedan (NOT the hatchback) as I've gotten used to 4 doors in my E46, but I don't think it will happen. They risk cannibalization of 3 series sales if they come out with that, imo.
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ArBrnSnpr Private 0 Rep 72 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	I don't see it happening, if they openly state they will not bring the hatch over, I doubt BMW would create a four door instead.
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Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	I doubt it. The wheel base is so short I think that a 4 door would look weird. I have however seen some rumors about a 2 series possibly coming for model year 2010. Perhaps that will be the sedan? Dan
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PPower Private First Class 5 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 1998 M3 sedan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0) Garage List 1998 BMW M3 Sedan [10.00]	I would love to see them change their mind and offer the 2 door coupe and 4 door hatch for the 2nd generation of the 1. I'd be happy even if it weren't a 135. 123d? IMO, BMW should have made 1 series a 5dr hatch and 2 series the coupe. Leave it open for an M2 and not worry about the whole M1 name thing.
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ManMachine Lieutenant 29 Rep 484 Posts Drives: E60 528 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	sedan makes no sense in NA. A 5dr hatchback is still great - doesn't compete with the 3 sedan and many people plea to get them (see this month's Roundel). A 2 series makes no sense either. who wants to be #2? __________________ E60 528
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BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	I would think a 4 dr is possible, what about the European 1 series 4 dr hatchback???
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