BMW 1-Series Forum (F20) 135i - 1Addicts.com > Second Generation 1 Series Forum > 2012 BMW 1-Series Sporthatch (F20) Discussion > Best Closeups of F20 1-series + Mirror Turn Signal + Interior Spied
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      02-17-2011, 12:18 PM   #1
Jason
Administrator
Jason's Avatar
United_States
40300
Rep
21,232
Posts

Drives: F80 M3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Cool Best Closeups of F20 1-series + Mirror Turn Signal + Interior Spied

BIMMERPOST NEWS
Best Closeups of F20 1-series + Mirror Turn Signal + Interior Spied
26
COMMENTS

These are the best close-up photos of the F20 1-series 5-door hatchback yet. Everything can be seen clearly - from the front bumper design, the more upright front fascia and grilles, to the camouflaged headlights purposely taped to trick the eyes into thinking they are larger, and the rear lights powered by LED light bars. A closeup of the side view mirrors confirms that the next gen 1-series will be the first BMWs with integrated side view mirror turn signals.

This particular model is a 2.0 diesel (indicated by the N47D20 motor designation on the dash label) auto start-stop engine technology, paired with an 8 speed auto transmission, and appears to be an FEP prototype (final evaluation phase).

What's most interesting about these photos is the interior, which hasn't been spied since last November. The dash shows a very driver-oriented angle and design with a large fixed navigation screen. This particular test car has a bit of style splashed into the interior - from the red stitching on the steering wheel, to the matching speedometer line, and the red passenger side trim. We're unsure at this point if these will be regular options, parts of a special package, or special edition.

Both cars are due out later this year, with the 1-Series hatchback (a car not likely to come to the USA) expected to make its World Premiere at the Frankfurt Autoshow in September (http://www.bimmerpost.com/future-bmw/).

In usual BMW fashion, the Coupe body style (F22?) should arrive roughly 1 Year later, and would be expected as a 2013 model. BMW M will also have its hands at the new 1-Series and an M version should arrive 2 Years after the arrival of the hatchback this year.



Name:  bmw 1 1.jpg
Views: 25328
Size:  441.4 KB

Name:  bmw 1 2.jpg
Views: 27595
Size:  485.6 KB

Name:  bmw 1 3.jpg
Views: 35936
Size:  444.5 KB

Name:  bmw 1 9.jpg
Views: 28372
Size:  283.8 KB

Name:  bmw 1 4.jpg
Views: 24490
Size:  363.3 KB

Name:  bmw 1 5.jpg
Views: 21144
Size:  379.5 KB

Name:  bmw 1 6.jpg
Views: 21844
Size:  429.1 KB

Name:  bmw 1 7.jpg
Views: 24111
Size:  381.4 KB

Name:  bmw 1 8.jpg
Views: 21877
Size:  496.6 KB

Name:  bmw 1 interior1.jpg
Views: 63323
Size:  350.8 KB

Name:  bmw 1 interior2.jpg
Views: 23904
Size:  424.0 KB

Name:  int close 1.jpg
Views: 17862
Size:  385.2 KB

Name:  int close 2.jpg
Views: 16683
Size:  838.8 KB
__________________
Check on the Latest BMW News
Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook
Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter
Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 12:42 PM   #2
Crisp
Lieutenant Colonel
Crisp's Avatar
Albania
400
Rep
1,777
Posts

Drives: F95 X5M
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: NYC

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
Love the stitching on the wheel.

What's up with the "Ready - Off" on the RPM gauge and what is that other button that's connected to the START/STOP button?

Looks like things you would see in a hybrid...?



Edit: Just read "auto start/stop." Ops.
__________________
Current F95 X5M; E60 M5 6spd; Mclaren 570s; Aston Martin Vantage; Ferrari FF

Last edited by Crisp; 02-17-2011 at 12:48 PM..
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 12:44 PM   #3
DeeKay
Captain
DeeKay's Avatar
Denmark
553
Rep
646
Posts

Drives: 2021 Tesla Model 3
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Denmark

iTrader: (0)

Turning out really good

Okay this car keeps getting better and better looking - especially the inside of the car!
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 12:48 PM   #4
zephyr
New Member
zephyr's Avatar
Germany
0
Rep
28
Posts

Drives: you mad
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Germany, Munich

iTrader: (0)

Nice! Very revealing photos ideed! However neither the interior nor the exterior makes me stare with open mouth. In fact I can't even say that I am impressed at all. Maybe after the final revealing it will grow on me, but for now I am rather skeptic! Better wait and see.
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 12:49 PM   #5
Schm
Colonel
Schm's Avatar
United_States
164
Rep
2,731
Posts

Drives: e90 330i
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Missouri

iTrader: (3)

please bring the hatch to america!
__________________
2006 E90 330i.
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 01:20 PM   #6
Elsabor67
aiming for 450.....
Elsabor67's Avatar
United_States
301
Rep
2,910
Posts

Drives: Totaled :-(
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Louisiana

iTrader: (28)

Garage List
2009 135i  [10.00]
Liking very much the interior and how the Idrive screen looks. Would like to see the N55 or maybe a N54 under the hood.
__________________
Quote from Ezeedee regarding car mods:
"you're only done when you sell the car "
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 02:09 PM   #7
brashman
New Member
0
Rep
5
Posts

Drives: 330i
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Dallas, TX

iTrader: (0)

So, the guy who applies all the intentionally misleading swirly vinyl bits and pieces - is this a full-time gig? How does one get into that line of work? I wonder if he comes from engineering-side or design-side? Whoever he is, the misleading headlight size tape is a nice touch.

My hats off to you BMW Testing Prototype Design Misleader Person.
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 02:16 PM   #8
dagobertsmurf
6MT forever
United_States
0
Rep
20
Posts

Drives: BMW 328i Zipcar
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: BMW Universe

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by EXMO View Post
I have a strong feeling this new 1 series might be the biggest fail of BMW in last couple of years. interior/exterior and maybe even motor.

Wow, what an expert opinion!

In your fail list you forgot to mention the transmission, tires and cup holders!

Last edited by dagobertsmurf; 02-17-2011 at 02:22 PM..
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 02:28 PM   #9
Diver
Brigadier General
Diver's Avatar
United_States
504
Rep
3,446
Posts

Drives: Black '12 135i - Sold
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Texas

iTrader: (0)

All I ever see is these cars with snow piled up around them. I hope the AC works because the summers here are hotter than hell.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 02:29 PM   #10
CLOCK M3
New Member
0
Rep
17
Posts

Drives: slowly w/ baby onbaord
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Bay Area, CA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Schm View Post
please bring the hatch to america!
x2
__________________
2010 335d white (hers)
2001 Chevy Tahoe Z71
2002 Ducati 998

Gone and missed: 1992 325i, 2002 BMW 330ci, 2003 BMW M3, 1961 Porsche 356
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 03:00 PM   #11
SamS
Banned
United_States
866
Rep
6,248
Posts

Drives: Tesla M3 Perf + '18 X3 M40i
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Dallas, TX

iTrader: (0)

Great pics!

Not sure I like the squished angel eyes. Round or flat-bottom a la new pics of F30 would be better.

As far as actual shape goes, this looks so close to the E87 to me, I really can't spot any body styling differences.

I like the current-style nav screen better (seems more vertical), but the new steering wheel definitely looks more modern, and has more functionality.

And what is this gauge for?
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 03:04 PM   #12
Jason
Administrator
Jason's Avatar
United_States
40300
Rep
21,232
Posts

Drives: F80 M3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by SamS View Post
Great pics!

Not sure I like the squished angel eyes. Round or flat-bottom a la new pics of F30 would be better.

As far as actual shape goes, this looks so close to the E87 to me, I really can't spot any body styling differences.

I like the current-style nav screen better (seems more vertical), but the new steering wheel definitely looks more modern, and has more functionality.

And what is this gauge for?
Auto start-stop engine feature.
__________________
Check on the Latest BMW News
Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook
Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter
Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 03:11 PM   #13
Wolf
Captain
Wolf's Avatar
228
Rep
876
Posts

Drives: on hold
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Earth

iTrader: (0)

They have an entire division called: Advanced Research Division for Misleading and Inception. It's turning into an art these day; you really can't tell the shape of the headlight in the close up picture... Nice work... They should make this kind of effort to make us a supercar! Anyways the back looks like a VW Golf 4 no? idk if am the only one who sees it...
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by bimmerjph View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by SCOTT26 View Post
BMW have tapped into this by mirroring typical BMW dynamics and steering communication within the new UKL cars.
You mean massive body roll, a steering system that is not connected to the front wheels, and the engine note played through the speaker system?!?!?!?!
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 03:18 PM   #14
DM1
Captain
DM1's Avatar
Mexico
91
Rep
698
Posts

Drives: Mini Cooper S Paceman
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Monterrey, Mexico.

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2007 Z4 3.0si  [7.00]
2006 325i  [0.00]
2005 Renault Megane RS  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by brashman View Post
So, the guy who applies all the intentionally misleading swirly vinyl bits and pieces - is this a full-time gig? How does one get into that line of work? I wonder if he comes from engineering-side or design-side? Whoever he is, the misleading headlight size tape is a nice touch.

My hats off to you BMW Testing Prototype Design Misleader Person.
10000 I'd like to know who is he or she. A very cool job with a huuuge NDA behind it haha!
__________________


Follow my blog at http://dmauto.wordpress.com
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 03:25 PM   #15
Coni
Private First Class
120
Rep
139
Posts

Drives: Porsche Macan S
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: 310

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Diver View Post
All I ever see is these cars with snow piled up around them. I hope the AC works because the summers here are hotter than hell.
cough *its winter* cough cough

I need to double check, but that "interior" looks exactly like the last interior fitted to the 3-series prototype. Methinks thats not really an interior at all.

Edit: I am correct it seems: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=455611

Last edited by Coni; 02-17-2011 at 03:32 PM..
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 04:14 PM   #16
mtechnik3
Colonel
mtechnik3's Avatar
United_States
415
Rep
2,475
Posts

Drives: 2020 M2C
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: WA

iTrader: (23)

This may be my next BMW if BMW decides to offer the 5 door M Sport in the US. I like the fact it has a HVAC stratification setting like in the E9X 3er. I miss that feature in my current E82 135i.

*The 8HP45 sticker below the air vents cofirms the F20 will have a 8-Speed ZF automatic transmission.

Looking forward to the unveiling!
__________________
2020 /// M2 Competition
Past: 2016 435i ZHP Edition | 2013 335i | 2011 135i | 2008 328i | 2006 325i
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 04:41 PM   #17
Red Bread
Major General
United_States
4462
Rep
9,160
Posts

Drives: Smog machines
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Austin, TX

iTrader: (0)

Please let it keep the center vent temperature dial. I miss that on our E82.
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 04:50 PM   #18
keanu1
tiamat
keanu1's Avatar
Romania
342
Rep
1,474
Posts

Drives: 525 d
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: romania

iTrader: (0)

are there 2 pairs of angel eyes in each headlight?!?!!?!!?
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 05:07 PM   #19
Kg810
Second Lieutenant
Kg810's Avatar
Canada
6
Rep
230
Posts

Drives: .:R32
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Calgary, AB

iTrader: (6)

Quote:
Originally Posted by CLOCK M3 View Post
x2
x3

Please bring this to NA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 05:59 PM   #20
Memphis1
Lieutenant Colonel
Memphis1's Avatar
United_States
89
Rep
1,838
Posts

Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: CT

iTrader: (0)

is this an ejector button for the girlfriend when she starts yapping too much?
__________________

Last edited by Memphis1; 02-18-2011 at 10:11 PM..
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 07:17 PM   #21
BMWRL
Captain
BMWRL's Avatar
United_States
596
Rep
617
Posts

Drives: 528xi
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Los Angeles, CA

iTrader: (0)

Can't wait to see the final product, I've always loved the 1er, the proportions are just right.
__________________
Is there really anything besides a BMW?
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2011, 08:18 PM   #22
palpatine_us
Banned
United_States
65
Rep
164
Posts

Drives: 535i
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: New York

iTrader: (0)

Button

Quote:
Originally Posted by Memphis1 View Post
is this an ejector button for the girlfriend when she starts yapping too much?
Nope, its the button for going to ludicrous speed.

Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:53 AM.




1addicts
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST