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      05-28-2009, 11:39 AM   #1
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Arrow 2011/12 next generation 1-series hatchback spotted

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First spotting of the next generation 1 series 5 door hatchback, due sometime in 2011/2012.



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      05-28-2009, 11:40 AM   #2
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      05-28-2009, 11:46 AM   #3
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Is it just me or did this thing grow?
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      05-28-2009, 11:49 AM   #4
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Is it just me or did this thing grow?
wheel base grew. its long and wider.. hmmmm
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      05-28-2009, 11:54 AM   #5
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I'm digging the psychodelic paint scheme. Like groovy, and far out man!
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      05-28-2009, 12:04 PM   #6
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tough to tell size perspective with that awesome wrap...but could that be X1? Just looks too big
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      05-28-2009, 12:16 PM   #7
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I'm digging the psychodelic paint scheme. Like groovy, and far out man!
The Priority 1 options have gotten way out of hand.

Hoping they see the light and offer the hatch in the US this time.
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      05-28-2009, 12:17 PM   #8
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Jebus, what's with this sudden mass-updating of cars?? Didn't BMW usually not update stuff for like 6-7 years?
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      05-28-2009, 12:24 PM   #9
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The Priority 1 options have gotten way out of hand.

Hoping they see the light and offer the hatch in the US this time.
Hopefully with the coupe and convertible success they will.
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      05-28-2009, 12:30 PM   #10
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They did, and they still do, but the 1er came out as a 2004 model, so 2004+7 = 2011. They'll need a new one for 2011.

Or perhaps a new one will be released in 2011 as MY2012.
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      05-28-2009, 12:32 PM   #11
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tough to tell size perspective with that awesome wrap...but could that be X1? Just looks too big
That's what I thought at first, but then noticed a couple 1er factors about it...

1) The roof line is too low for a X1 and starts to slope down a little too close to the middle of the car to be a X1.

2) The antenna is an actual antenna like the current 1er, and not the shark fin as noticed in the X1 pics or other Bimmers..
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      05-28-2009, 12:35 PM   #12
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      05-28-2009, 12:35 PM   #13
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Even if it were offered here in NA, would anyone really be interested in it? Hard to tell I know with all that camouflage on, but at this stage it looks as exciting as the X3, X5 & X6 trucklets to me, which is to say "Not"!
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      05-28-2009, 12:58 PM   #14
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I'd happily take one of these. A bit more size than the current 1er with a highly-usable hatch. Particularly since the next-gen 3er is supposed to increase in size as well, this would slot between the current 1er and current 3er and - for me - would be perfect. Get the big-*ss engine and an aero kit and turn it into an M1 Touring.
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Why is it assumed to be a 1-series? A 1-series hatch needs to be 3-door, not 5. That thing is just too big.
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      05-28-2009, 01:02 PM   #16
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Why is it assumed to be a 1-series? A 1-series hatch needs to be 3-door, not 5. That thing is just too big.
Uhh what? There are 5 door versions of the current 1 series hatchback in europe. This is the next 1 series 5 door hatchback no doubt.

The rear view looks great with the wide looking shoulders!
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      05-28-2009, 01:11 PM   #17
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That's a shame. It looks terrible
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      05-28-2009, 02:24 PM   #18
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That's a shame. It looks terrible
How can you see the Design in this Status ? Its full camo... there 2 long Years till they get it on the Market. It looks quite good to me, i see on of these on the Roads in Munich, and yes its bigger then the old 5 door Hatch (i stand with mine next to him...)

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      05-28-2009, 02:42 PM   #19
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Personally, I hope they stop production and don't make a new version of the 1. Wouldn't mind a little rarity.
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      05-28-2009, 02:51 PM   #20
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mMmm... I hope the 1m is a hatchback
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      05-28-2009, 02:52 PM   #21
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Judging by the front, it looks like it will share that new angular hood/front fascia as the 3series. Should look agressive. I wonder if the 135i will have the new N55 single turbo inline 6 that's coming out?
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      05-28-2009, 02:58 PM   #22
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How can you see the Design in this Status ? Its full camo... there 2 long Years till they get it on the Market. It looks quite good to me, i see on of these on the Roads in Munich, and yes its bigger then the old 5 door Hatch (i stand with mine next to him...)

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How much bigger would you say? Significant or just slightly?
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