2011 BMW 1-Series Turbo Hatchback Spied

Possible 135i

2011 BMW 135i Hatchback Spy Photos / CarPix
2011 BMW 135i Hatchback Spy Photos / CarPix
2011 BMW 135i Hatchback Spy Photos / CarPix
2011 BMW 135i Hatchback Spy Photos / CarPix
2011 BMW 135i Hatchback Spy Photos / CarPix
2011 BMW 135i Hatchback Spy Photos / CarPix
2011 BMW 135i Hatchback Spy Photos / CarPix

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teuton

I'm not sure what's on with BMW but their overlapping evolutions of the same platform is darn confusing to say the least. Who has given the 1 series a serious thought anyway? I think the Focus/Golf duo have got the market covered. BMW could rather invest their skills on advancements in diesel engineering & vehicle design.

September 11, 2009 3:12 pm

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Xenicide

Which they already have done. BMW diesel engines are among the best right now, and with new body style to the 7 Series, it's only a matter of time before they redesign the 3 and 5, and ultimately the 1. And we know BMW is not afraid to jump into other markets. Look at the X6. Look at the 5 Series GT. They wouldn't be going any of this if they thought they were going to lose money. They're extremely smart, don't underestimate them.

September 13, 2009 3:45 pm

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fusion01

WTF? Not heard of the 135i my friend? There's not one Golf, Focus that has RWD, a straight 6, twin turbo'd 3 litre engine. And yeah, even if they did I'd rather drive a beemer anyways after owning numerous VW's. And at sub 5 secs to 100km p/h it'll eat whatever RS or Scirroco R / GTI R comes it's way.

September 13, 2009 5:31 pm

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nederina

i am a big fan of the rear-wheel drive 1-series, still a great car apart from its hard ride and cramped rear space. i just wish that they could produce a medium revving 2-liter turbocharged straight four with manual or the optional twin clutchgearbox - 220bhp with 300Nm of torque - an ideal way to put it against the golf gti, and their front-wheel drive cooper s has less than 190bhp. spiritual successor for the much loved 2002ti? let's call it the 120ti

September 11, 2009 3:18 pm

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Decypha

YES!!! lol you wouldn't believe how many people think the 120i competes with the A3 2.0T and GTI.

September 12, 2009 12:30 pm

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fusion01

Hard ride? Harsher than a GTI? Doubt it. You'll always have a hard ride if you want good handling characteristics. Can't have one without the other unless it's a really crap suspecsion setup, and that's kia, not BMW. My GTI with Eibach Pro kits springs sends every inch of road surface up my ass - which I like immensely.

September 13, 2009 5:36 pm

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Peeps

@Decypha: of course the Beemer competes with the A3 and the Golf. Any buyer in this market will weigh up the pros and cons of each before deciding. On the BMW. Maybe.

September 14, 2009 12:12 pm

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botaki

what teuton said:)

September 11, 2009 5:06 pm

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DSC_OFF

If they made this available in the US, I would buy one yesterday.

September 11, 2009 5:32 pm

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petrolhead_one

I agree, the current 1 series is a great car. It does need more powerful engines on the lower range though. And now with the HPI direct injection tech of BMW and the small/twin-scroll turbos around they can do it better than anyone else. I'm waiting for it.

September 11, 2009 5:47 pm

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out4ride

This looks like blown up z4. And what's with the googly tail lights? Doesn't Toyota have lights like these? I think this could be mini crossover.

September 11, 2009 5:57 pm

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