Official: BMW spills the beans on the new 1.

bogart · 06-07-2011, 12:21 PM

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BrokenVert · 06-07-2011, 01:09 PM

^lol

ptack · 06-07-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by amancuso

You guys, I really dont't understand the hate for the front end on this car. It really just looks like a evolution of the current 1-er in the new BMW design. The front end shares a lot of design cues from the new BMW lines (X,Z). Agreed the headlights are a little funky, but they are unique, just like the original 1ers design. Personally I think it's a case of "different is bad" as usual every time a new model comes out.

There's evolution, which presumes that a mutation is transfered to the next generation because it either confers a benefit or is at least neutral, and then there's this.

The front of the new 1 is a random mutation. The question is whether it is at best neutral or at worst fatal. No one is suggesting it is advantageous.

JHOOPS2 · 06-07-2011, 01:40 PM

How did they manage to screw this up??

kgaler · 06-07-2011, 01:55 PM

Actually, if they change the front to look better (more aggressive) and offer a more powerful version (300hp ?) then I might be tempted.

JHOOPS2 · 06-07-2011, 02:02 PM

Nah. The back end looks like a VW. The side profile of the front is not bad, but from head on it is the suck.

Jayda · 06-07-2011, 02:28 PM

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Ha,ha good laugh!

doublevanosrc · 06-07-2011, 03:43 PM

Looks good to me from this angle.

Sorry for the huge pic, mods shrink it if possible.

amancuso · 06-07-2011, 03:48 PM

Looks good to me too, you can see how the bumper is sculpted with lines in it that match the contours of the headlight... Pretty nifty.

GO135i007 · 06-07-2011, 03:53 PM

Interesting how the BMW emblem is on the bumper and not the hood.

M3Newbie88 · 06-07-2011, 04:01 PM

I'm sorry this looks like a Mazda to me lol..

DiavelM3 · 06-07-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by amancuso

You guys, I really dont't understand the hate for the front end on this car. It really just looks like a evolution of the current 1-er in the new BMW design. The front end shares a lot of design cues from the new BMW lines (X,Z). Agreed the headlights are a little funky, but they are unique, just like the original 1ers design. Personally I think it's a case of "different is bad" as usual every time a new model comes out.

To each their own but I dont think this is a case of "different is bad." I think many people simply just don't like the direction of the new design.
Different can't "ALWAYS" be good

amancuso · 06-07-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GO135i007

Interesting how the BMW emblem is on the bumper and not the hood.

Just like the new 5er and most likely the new F30 3-series

doublevanosrc · 06-07-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by amancuso

Just like the new 5er and most likely the new F30 3-series

I love the new 5, my uncle bought one recently and its one nice machine. For a moment i was thinking i bought the wrong model but i can't afford a $50k+ car plus it's not as involving as the 1er.

amancuso · 06-07-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by doublevanosrc

I love the new 5, my uncle bought one recently and its one nice machine. For a moment i was thinking i bought the wrong model but i can't afford a $50k+ car plus it's not as involving as the 1er.

I know what you mean, I owned an E39 540i for 3 years, it was an amazing machine, but definitely not as engaging as the E46 3 series we have or the E82.

bogart · 06-07-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by doublevanosrc

Looks good to me from this angle.

Sorry for the huge pic, mods shrink it if possible.

When will anyone be laying down on the ground as you are driving by? Lol... also, is that Alonso driving?

TMR013 · 06-07-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by doublevanosrc

Looks good to me from this angle.

Ahh, No.

But I did see a pic with the M Sport package over on MotorAuthority. That looks a little better.

doublevanosrc · 06-07-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TMR013

Ahh, No.

But I did see a pic with the M Sport package over on MotorAuthority. That looks a little better.

Yeah i like that one too!!

KingOfJericho · 06-07-2011, 05:19 PM

I don't know... the front bumper still looks like a mess. There are lines all over the place with no defined shape.

Diver · 06-07-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I disagree completely. Change for the better is welcomed but the current 135i looks like a pit bull on wheels while these new models look like balloon animals.

You mean my car looks like a dog?

Rawhide · 06-07-2011, 08:19 PM

The front end just kills it for me.

RPM90 · 06-07-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I didn't like the current 3er coupe when it was unveiled and now 5ish years later I still dislike it. I loved the 1er at first sight. This design stinks but my hope is that these design cues do not make it to the 2-series which is what the successor to the 128/135 coupe will be named.

Cool. So there is hope for my 135i replacement.

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