Could be unveiled in production-spec later this year.
A gallery of leaked sketches featuring components of the BMW 1 Series Sedan has leaked online, courtesy of Ferd. As of now, the BMW 1 Series Sedan is confirmed for the Chinese market, while the Indian market could be considered for launch as well.
Upon a closer look at the bumper and fender designs of the BMW 1 Series sedan, it appears that they look similar to that of the BMW Concept Compact Sedan from the 2015 Guangzhou Auto Show. Also revealed are the production-spec headlamp cutouts.
The compact sedan is designed around the traditional proportions of a BMW, as seen in spyshots of its test mules. What is not traditional is the UKL platform, BMW’s first ever FWD architecture. This makes it the first ever BMW FWD sedan.
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The engine lineup is likely to be sourced from the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, which includes a 135 hp 1.5-liter three cylinder turbo petrol, 150 hp 2.0-liter three cylinder turbodiesel, and a 231 hp 2.0-liter four cylinder petrol option. A 6-speed manual, 6-speed Tiptronic or an 8-speed ZF automatic are the likely candidates to pair with these mills.
Rivals: Mercedes CLA, Audi A3 Sedan
[Source: Ferd]
