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New BMW Concept Active Tourer Videos Showcase Versatility of Upcoming 1 Series GT
BIMMERPOST NEWS New BMW Concept Active Tourer Videos Showcase Versatility of Upcoming 1 Series GT BMW has released some new videos for the BMW Concept Active Tourer, which will serve as the basis for the upcoming FWD BMW 1 Series GT (Gran Turismo). The first clip highlights the versatility and multi-use function that the 1 Series GT will serve, for many types of lifestyles and activities. This is the video which was on played at the BMW Concept Active Tourer display at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. These two videos also give us the first look at the BMW C.A.T. in motion. |
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I love jthe new design of the BMW Active Tourer ... and I know the new FWD will be the best in class... The AT (or 1er GT) is nor created for sporty drivers ... it is created for Families which want a roomy and shorter BMW in comparison to the 3er Touring!!!
In my opinion bmw has to be open minded for new technologies like a FWD BMW |
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This model is obviously not tailored to the purest "driving experience" BMW loyalists. This is form and function in a practical format. They still make the M3 for pure fun!
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Don't need FWD cars... Handling isn't better than a RWD or AWD. It isn't as safe. Not fun to drive. Don't like the direction they are going in with FWD BMWs -___-- not the ultimate driving machine any more if they go that direction... |
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Don't see the problem in this and offering more choice. Plus I don't see anything saying it's superior to to RWD. I'm sure people had the same reservations about diesels a few years ago.
If they were making the 3 series FWD then I'd understand the complaints... but they aren't! |
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The Toyota GT86 is the most promising alternative right now. |
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03-12-2013, 06:15 AM | #13 |
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This car is AWD. Even FWD would be better than RWD for this car though. RWD suits bigger cars. Even for the bigger cars though, 4 wheels would help in getting the power down.
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03-12-2013, 08:35 AM | #14 |
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So small cars like formula one single seaters would be better off with front wheel drive in your opinion?
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03-12-2013, 09:18 AM | #15 |
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I'd be surprised if there wasn't a Haldex AWD option available at some point. Reduced boot space would be something to consider though.
Anyway it looks great. Don't think I'd buy one though. If I'm buying a BMW I want to get a BMW, and for me that means a BMW developed engine and RWD otherwise I'll look elsewhere. In sure it's going to sell very well though, because most people don't care about that sort of thing. Last edited by elstoof; 03-12-2013 at 09:47 AM.. |
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Small cars are all fwd because that saves in weight and the small cars don't really need RWD. And saving in weight is great. |
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03-12-2013, 12:27 PM | #17 |
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If you're not taking advantage of superior driving dynamics, why pay the premium for a BMW? Just get one of the other small, boxy, boring cars and save money.
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