2012 BMW 1 Series
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2012 BMW 1 Series
2012 BMW 1 Series leaks onto Internet ahead of Frankfurt reveal
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It's true that the 1 Series has never been a particularly gorgeous thing, but we're going to have to see this one in person to wrap our head around its upsized visage.
As is the way with such things, the 1 Series will grow in size compared to the car we currently enjoy, and a range of new four- and six-cylinder turbocharged engines should be seen underhood. BMW is expected to further its Efficient Dynamics program by fitting the new 1 with start/stop technology, as well as regenerative braking, though it isn't immediately clear what technologies will come on the 1 Series when it reaches the States.
As is the way with such things, the 1 Series will grow in size compared to the car we currently enjoy, and a range of new four- and six-cylinder turbocharged engines should be seen underhood. BMW is expected to further its Efficient Dynamics program by fitting the new 1 with start/stop technology, as well as regenerative braking, though it isn't immediately clear what technologies will come on the 1 Series when it reaches the States.
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This is absolutely hideous.
The basic shape is strongly reminiscent of the current 1er 5-Door, which looks decent overall (and I know I am a bit biased as an owner), but what ruins the design of the new model (in my opinion) are the bulbous headlights and also the rear lights. They look so out of place on this design (and so un-BMW at that).
Perhaps the car looks more pleasing in person, but I highly doubt it. What a departure from the current 1er.
The basic shape is strongly reminiscent of the current 1er 5-Door, which looks decent overall (and I know I am a bit biased as an owner), but what ruins the design of the new model (in my opinion) are the bulbous headlights and also the rear lights. They look so out of place on this design (and so un-BMW at that).
Perhaps the car looks more pleasing in person, but I highly doubt it. What a departure from the current 1er.
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so what they did was stick 7 series headlights on the current 1 series and called it a day?
and dear god, the orange peel on the red car is just ridiculous. At least do something about the press car
and dear god, the orange peel on the red car is just ridiculous. At least do something about the press car
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Hideous. When is BMW going to figure out how to make a more refined interior? Still sporting 80's styling on the insides of all their models. As much as I love the exteriors on most of their lineup (this one being excluded from the list) I could never own own due to the horrendous interiors.
