Does anyone have info if BMW is bringing their 1 series (avail in UK) to the US? Rumor has it on the s2K site and other places that not only is BMW bringin it over to the states, a M 1 version of their entry level hatchback is also coming and its supposed to be quite a beast. Did a search didn't find much....thoughts?
here are some pics of the UK stock version

 

Well that's an interesting car to bring over here. I think it could probably do quite well in this market if it's reasonably priced. Sporty hatchbacks seem to be the hot commodity again.

 

Here are spy photos of the 1 M series

 

hidieous...

 

kinda looks like a mazda 3

 

Too bad mazda3 is not rear wheel drive.

 

is that defintey the M version? I heard it may be a 3 door,...here are some other shots, but could be photochopps

 

They are from a reputable British press/broadcast station: http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery...s-mdesign.html

 

cool, thanks for the link-wasn't doubting, just curious....further examination shows the bumpers on the spy shot defnitely hint at M style.....thanks

 

That could quite possibly be the ugliest car in the world.

 

yeah, maybe that or the 7series. I was excited to hear about a possilbe M level BMW hatchback , but if it looks like these pics maybe not. I'd say the A3 looks much better, especially if they make an rs3. That being said, not sure im ready to even embrace the whole "euro hatchbacks are in even thoogh they look like station wagons' kick.

 

ugh, bring back the 80's one instead, that thing was awesome!

 

not my style on this one

 

the 1 series is over in Europe. we, the US, are supposedly getting this 1 series but under the 2 series name. odd numbered series are 4 door sedans and even numbered series are 2 doors. those spy pictures are definately not the M. the M is rumored to come out with a newer version of the S54 motor. the regular 2 series are supposed to either come out with a turbo charged 4 cylinder or inline 6. again, this is all rumor cause BMW is really good at keeping things hush hush. that's all i know/heard about. bunch of rumors flying around BMW's name. supposedly bringing diesel to the states, an M4 (V8 powered Z4), and maybe an X7 (bigger suv).

 

Anything light, rear wheel drive is fine with me, who cares what it looks like.

 

here's one for ya. it's super light...its made of all lightweight aluminum. you should get yourself one ASAP.

 

I really like it...

 

Is it rear wheel drive? :p

 

Shocking, another fugly BMW

 

I'd buy a little ///M hatch like that. It would be a fun little track car.

 

That BMW looks sexy. I would probably buy one if I was looking for another car.

 

But its got a high center of gravity... :D

 

I'm sure that all of you who think it's "neat", went right out and bought the 318ti. Then you stepped right up and got the C230 coupe, right :D

 

From what I've heard, the 1 series is coming over here in due time. IIRC, there will be no M1 here. We will get a 130i though, with the new 3.0 liter from the 330i. It's supposed to be quite the beast on the track.

 

Not bad at all.