[SamS]

Originally Posted by dd1981

I agree! I'd shops this over that boring as A3 any day. Make a 290-300hp AWD 4 cylinder M VERION. it will sell like a bag of ice in a dessert.

Yup.

I like it.

[flightz71]

I find it strange that MB and Audi have gone to lengths to develop a "compact" for a US market - CLA and A3 sedan derived from their European only 5 door counterparts (A-class / A3 hatch) yet BMW sticks us with a 2 series coupe/vert but no sedan equivalent. Not that I'm complaining at all, but considering how portfolio matched all the other class of vehicles are, it's just an interesting point to note.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by flightz71

I find it strange that MB and Audi have gone to lengths to develop a "compact" for a US market - CLA and A3 sedan derived from their European only 5 door counterparts (A-class / A3 hatch) yet BMW sticks us with a 2 series coupe/vert but no sedan equivalent. Not that I'm complaining at all, but considering how portfolio matched all the other class of vehicles are, it's just an interesting point to note.

Keep complaining. I know I do.

How the hell do you (BMW AG ) get one upped in a segment (luxury compact coupe AND sedan - began with e21 and E30 models ) you created and then end up with your pants around your ankles and no sedan product ?

[IB M]

This has to be the one.

Nice enough looking but hard to imagine FWD.

I hope BMW makes money in China instead of just giving away all of their manufacturing technology.

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Keep complaining. I know I do.

How the hell do you (BMW AG ) get one upped in a segment (luxury compact coupe AND sedan - began with e21 and E30 models ) you created and then end up with your pants around your ankles and no sedan product ?

I ask myself that everyday. I'm completely baffled how BMW totally missed this segment when they hit on niche segments like the X6. If there was one thing you could count on with BMW is that they would provide the best compact/entry car. They completely missed this in the worse way possible.

[CRtoE92]

Thats a nasty drivetrain hopefully it doesnt affect the value of our M cars in a long run

[Eddien123]

I really like that. Rwd,6-speed, 35i. What a killer combo with that small chassis

[bimmerjph]

Screw this car. I don't know what else to say. Just screw it. It's a FWD sedan from BMW...just screw it... suicide:

[bimmerjph]

Originally Posted by CRtoE92

Thats a nasty drivetrain hopefully it doesnt affect the value of our M cars in a long run

I think the fact that your M car is made in vast quantities will affect it more than this car will.

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by TunedM2

I feel like we're missing the usual 20+ picture overload from every angle?

Because, Render !

[clbmw]

Looks like a baby 5 series to me, which I don't think is a bad thing.

Remains to be seen if BMW can combine FWD with the Ultimate Driving Machine ident... Not what any of us want but a lot of manufacturers have made successful FWD hot cars recently so maybe there is hope.

[frankchn]

Originally Posted by bimmerjph

Screw this car. I don't know what else to say. Just screw it. It's a FWD sedan from BMW...just screw it... suicide:

Either this or they concede the CLA / A3 market to the other manufacturers. I welcome the car because I want to see BMW continue making profits.

[N & M]

The proportions are not correct. The car appears nose heavy. Another missed opportunity.

[e92.997]

Disgusting news.

[Aspe]

Originally Posted by N & M

The proportions are not correct. The car appears nose heavy. Another missed opportunity.

It's a compact FWD car, of course it's nose heavy but not worse than A3 sedan or CLA.

[E90M3JETS]

No thanks. Please keep for China only.

[Edinburra]

A Mini in a sharp suit.

[IS3andME]

Originally Posted by spuntyb

This is for people looking at something like an A3 which is also FWD. More to the point, very few people buying a 1 series sedan will care which wheels are driven.

At least that's my take.

So basically it's a BMW Audi A3...

[SCOTT26]

Its exclusively for China (for the moment)
This Concept for a profitable and growth segment will further help to expand BMWs product substance and competitive advantage as it is the first premium product built exclusively and not a variant for the Chinese market.
Especially aimed at a younger demographic who have to settle for a pre-owned BMW.
But I can see this car being offered in other markets.

[tbensous]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Its exclusively for China (for the moment)
This Concept for a profitable and growth segment will further help to expand BMWs product substance and competitive advantage as it is the first premium product built exclusively and not a variant for the Chinese market.
Especially aimed at a younger demographic who have to settle for a pre-owned BMW.
But I can see this car being offered in other markets.

Read: we cannot produce enough cars for the Chinese market and the rest of the world, so we start there since we have a partner there to help build the car, and will launch it in a few months everywhere else ....

[wdeerfield]

i dont know why everyone is complaining. we all knew this was coming years ago. if it comes to the US it will probably be xdrive only. Id have no issue with this car if its xdrive msport with a turbo 4. Will be a nice replacement to my old e46. assuming they keep the m performance line i see it coming as a M130i xdrive

[SCOTT26]

China will get alternative iPerformance drivetrain from 225e Active Tourer and also M Performance with xDrive model.
A look inside showcases a typical BMW driver orientated interior.