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Spied: BMW 1 Series GT (Production Version of Concept Active Hybrid)

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The last time we posted photos of the FWD 1 Series GT in testing, it was nearly a year before the debut of the BMW Concept Active Tourer [official info] at the recent 2012 Paris auto show.

Here, we see it with less camouflage than ever and although some fairly heavy and tricky camouflage remains, one can look to the concept model [photos below] for a very good idea of what the production model will look like. BMW has a strong track record of keeping production models extremely close to the concept versions.

We expect that the 1 Series GT models may come with 3 cylinder, hybrid 3 cylinder, and possibly also a 4 cylinder powertrain options. The plug-in hybrid eDrive system on the concept model pairs a 1.5L petrol engine (twinpower 3 cylinder turbo) with an electric motor. The front wheels are driven by a 1.5L petrol engine [engine details]. The electric motor designed as fully-fledged power unit and powers rear axle, if necessary.

It will also likely be available in M Sport form.

No official word yet on whether the 1 Series GT will be available in North America, but we expect it to be. It should hit the market in Spring-Summer of 2013.