Next-Gen BMW 1 Series Debuts In Five-Door Euro Spec

by Edward Niedermeyer

Published: June 9th, 2011

next gen bmw 1 series debuts in five door euro spec

If we learn from history, we won’t expect this funky-fresh five-door to ever come to the US. Though we may get a sedan version of this generation of Einser, chances are we will probably still just get the coupe again. And because the new 1er is longer (by 8.5 cm) than its predecessor and heavier (by between 5kg and 35kg) in all but 118d trim (where it remains the same weight), it’s also more practical, with a few more centimeters of rear legroom and 30 liters more storage. Which is all the more reason to bring these workhorse versions to the US (with manual transmission and diesel options, natch) rather than limiting our choices to a now-even-heavier coupe. Especially now that the 1 Series is apparently a four-cylinder-only affair (specs here). If you’re already a devotee of the Einser hatches be sure to surf over to Auto Motor und Sport, where even more photos of the next-gen five-door await your perusal…

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Mtymsi on Jun 10, 2011

For sure BMW has become the ultimate poser brand. Gotta hand it to them, sales keep increasing along with their prices and they make money hand over fist in the U.S.

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Db_nc on Jan 17, 2013

I enjoy reading all the comments. I'm really struggling about what to get for my next car. '95 993 Carrera (will bury me in it) '05 Mini Cooper (tuned significantly) I'm struggling, what will replace the Cooper (which only has 58k on it so I'm good for a while) ? Everything small and affordable (

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