BMW 1 Series dead for 2014

BMW is temporarily abandoning the increasingly competitive and popular compact luxury segment, as it's announced that its 1 Series Coupe and Convertible will be discontinued for the 2014 model year, marking an ignominious end to a line that spawned a pair of excellent high-performance models during its life. Production on the Coupe officially ended in August, while convertible production was taken offline in June.

And while we're mourning the loss of the 1 Series, we're left wondering about the status of its replacement, the 2 Series. That car, which we've already seen inside and out and know the specs on, is expected to make its debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, although it's unclear just how quickly BMW will get it to showrooms. Assuming BMW doesn't have a bumper crop of already-built 2013 models to hold them over, that leaves Munich-based manufacturer somewhat vulnerable, particularly as Audi and Mercedes-Benz are both launching new models in the compact-premium space vacated by the 1 Series. Any delay in the arrival of the 2 Series could be bad news for BMW, especially if the public is receptive to the new Audi A3 and CLA-Class (early signs suggest that the baby Benz has traction).

In addition, BMW has made a number of changes across the rest of its lineup which are listed below in the official press release. Some of the notable changes, though, include a revised 445-horsepower twin-turbocharged V8 on the 5 Series, a limited-edition Frozen Brilliant White Edition for the 6 Series and the rollout of a new, touchpad-equipped version of iDrive on a number of BMW models

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/10/18/b...dead-for-2014/

 

I'm a bit surprised, the two doors is very limiting and why not just jump to the 3 series.

 

1-Series was always more a a chić car with its styling than conventional clean line E9X

 

I am surprised they cut it this fast even though they dont sell well. They look like a 3 series minus the trunk.

 

well, this is likely because 2 series is coming out soon... so nothing is being cut.

 

I wish they sell the Hatchback version in the US. That one is looking sweet.

 

Maybe room for 1-Series sedan now against the A3 and CLA. They have a 5-Door hatch in Europe so should be easy to add a trunk

 

It's coming. And it'll be FWD, just like the upcoming X1.

 

2 series is coming. I am excited for the M2!

 

I actually had some close interaction with M1 number 00001, no joke. Owner is a great guy up in Toronto and shared his story. He loves the car, I doubt he ever sells it and he goes through cars.

Can't wait to see the next gen....

 

Well, with all due respect (and I generally don't believe in automotive stereotypes)...among the BMW line, a better case for a "Chick" car could probably be made for the Z4, particularly the base, non-M versions.

 

Are they killing it internationally or just in the US ??

 

The X1, at least to some extent, fulfulls that role. But, of course, it sits somewhat higher than a regular 1-series hatchback would, and is more of a small SUV.

 

I didn't call it a "Chick" car, I see plenty of men driving them. I said "Chić" meaning "stylish"