Official pics & info: facelifted BMW 1-series + 3dr version

[AdvEvo]

scott any news of an M version from the coupe.

 

[Deutsch]

There are people here I'm sure who'd buy a 2dr 135i, no doubt. It would work very well as a special car for BMW enthusiast. People who cannot necessarily afford a 3er and don't want a Mini for reasons of space and or image.

 

[klier]

scott any news of an M version from the coupe.

I seriously hope there will be one. It would be a terrible shame if BMW stopped making high performance Inline 6 engines. I want to see a next gen version with around 370 hp in the M2

 

[vabboud]

people who cannot afford a 3er most certainly cannot affor a 135i deutsch
it's pricing would be on apr with a 325 and maybe more
but the 135i or 235 i in the future will be nche cars if they are created, as far as isee 135 and M2, for peopel who don't want big cars, but love burning rubber and humiliating audi RS4's and merc C63's
performance of a 300+hp RWD hatch would be extreme, i wouldn't mind owning one

 

[Nikos120i]

Even almost after a week...I still cannot find any pics of the 2+2 interior in the 3dr.

Any help people?

I know EnI...maybe they are keeping it as a surprise...but I am hoping that we will see some pics...

 

[SCOTT27]

I have been informed that the "Websites" are proclaiming the 1er is coming to the states as a 3dr hatchback - It's not. The USA market cars will be a 2dr Coupe (or following 02 series description 2dr Sedan) and Cabrio.
The reason for why no hatch is because of financial stalemate between dollar and the euro - BMW are not risking the 1er in an untried and tested market where two other (european) rivals are shown to be struggling .
Such a car is essential to be more profitable for Europe but not the USA.
The 2dr and Cabrio are more suited for the USA marketi in terms of style and segment placement the entry BMW that will sit above MINI and still maintain and promote BMW's "premium" identity in the US. Although in Europe all 1er and 1er based cars will eventually get the 335i Twin-turbo engine but for now in Europe that engine remains firmly as the 3er's calling card.
Although the US market BMW 5er will receive the new engine . It is said that this engine will power the top end 2dr and Cabrio models in the US and eventually BMW will enter with M-badged premium performance models.

In the current generation a 1er 4dr sedan is not required but the next generation may bring a sedan as well as a SAV And more to be a reality a Roadster that will sit comfortably under the replacement for the Z4.

As for the name of the car not completely set in stone but the last meeting there was strong agreement to name the car as the 2er making it a successor to the classic 02 series. Reason being that the 2002 is a much loved classic to American BMW fans. marketing sees this car as a connection to the 02 which can be heavily promoted against the new car showcasing the Nostalgia and appeal to current 2002 owners.
Although a final decision has not been confirmed an answer should be known by the beginning of summer on which direction the project will take.

 

[EnI]

As for the name of the car not completely set in stone but the last meeting there was strong agreement to name the car as the 2er making it a successor to the classic 02 series. Reason being that the 2002 is a much loved classic to American BMW fans. marketing sees this car as a connection to the 02 which can be heavily promoted against the new car showcasing the Nostalgia and appeal to current 2002 owners.
Although a final decision has not been confirmed an answer should be known by the beginning of summer on which direction the project will take.

Gosh! Reithofer has taken his promise, to review & reconsider every decision previous board had made, very seriously.

I hope BMW will not flip-flop 1er/2er decision like they did with 3er/4er. Yet here all marketing reasons are in favour of 2er (hint: iconic 2002 aka 02er).

 

[LonghornTX]

Scott or Eni-

Can you guys give us any kind of potential time line for the coupes intro? TIA

 

[Deleted member 25]

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[PanterroR]

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Is that Individual or...?

 

[Deleted member 25]

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No it's not, it's a combo you can choose.

 

[Deleted member 25]

 

[PanterroR]

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No it's not, it's a combo you can choose.

I've noticed it later; there would be an Individual logo (probably) on the steering wheel at least...

 

[warot]

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No it's not, it's a combo you can choose.

You can chose 2 tone interiors?

 

[Deleted member 25]

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You can chose 2 tone interiors?

Of course.

 

[kere]

Wow, I hope cabrio and coupe will be worth waiting.

 

[warot]

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Of course.

Without going through Individual?

 

[LonghornTX]

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That looks great!

 

[Nikos120i]

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Guys...is this all leather...or cloth in the middle and leather on the outside like the standard interior on the current Dynamic pack??

 

[Mr. M]

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Without going through Individual?

If they allowed this, then kudos to BMW. That two-tone interior looks bespoke and oh-so special.