The all-new F40 BMW 1 Series

x77md · 05-27-2019, 08:10 PM

The previous M140i & M135i both had lovely 3.0L in-line 6s and had a lot more character than the AWD 4 Pot Golf R, S3, Cupra & A45. This new take is just disappointing in my opinion :/ nothing really to set it apart from the rest

///M TOWN · 05-27-2019, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stulio2181

M135 exhaust sounds better than M2C. So cool!!

That's not that hard actually.

Germanauto · 05-28-2019, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

They have completely different design languages.

But the other guy said this 1-series looks like the Focus.

I was just trying to make the point that the Focus looks good too.

But I agree with you they look nothing alike, both look nice though.

Dr.Deep · 05-28-2019, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dmmpower

If the new 135i xDrive has a better performance and better track results than the A35 or S3, then it doesn't matter that they changed the entry models to FWD.

But where is the M1 that can compete with the RS3 or the new Mercedes A45s?

BMW is stepping out of competing with other in the performance hatchback sector. This was the inline 6 that delivered the „big" power, thats why this one is called agsin M135 and not M140.

Fedorov · 05-28-2019, 06:29 AM

Oh my God, seeing that I feel like when Peter Griffin saw The Ring..

KSERGEI-BY · 05-28-2019, 07:36 AM

There is a market for a house-work-house cars like Golf, Focus, A3, AClass etc. Bmw juts whants a piece of this market. With this 1series - they are going to have it, if priceses will not be insane. Most of production will a FWD / small engine / low trim units , targeted for EU.

I, personally, like the pictures i saw, and I think 2.0+awd will be a great fun to drive.

GuidoK · 05-28-2019, 08:01 AM

So the 1 Series now finally changed from a totally unique car in its segment (inline 6 longitudinally placed, RWD) to a dime a dozen car where it'll meet fierce competition by brands that already make this car for years and years by the millions (VW Golf/GTI/R, Audi A3/S3/RS3, Mercedes A-Class/A35/A45, Ford Focus ST/RS, etc.).

Rschin2 · 05-28-2019, 10:47 AM

Looks like a Honda or some other generic car. Just had a Bimmer badge slapped on it. I'm usually not a negative Nancy type, but I don't like this at all

Thedazeofrain · 05-28-2019, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by emdiv

As an NA-person

Yet here you have a 528i. It shows that they'll sell regardless. Move on.

Jason · 05-28-2019, 12:06 PM

BMW F40 launch film:

advantage20 · 05-28-2019, 12:30 PM

tonymac1 · 05-28-2019, 12:45 PM

IMO taillights look very nice and aggressive

bimmerdreng · 05-28-2019, 12:52 PM

The nose with this overlarged kidneys ruins the front. Side and back looks good. The same goes for the cabin.

But when you see the base car, (configurator on bmw.de) then you get shocked. No led front or back. Analog dials, far from this cool looking Press cars.

DanteM2c · 05-28-2019, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cadillac

wtf🤮

🤮🤮🤮

buckybadger · 05-28-2019, 12:58 PM

Car looks good but what a weird commercial.

CanAutM3 · 05-28-2019, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by silverado

Who says BMW must do RWD in every car it makes?

BMW themselves did.

Don't you remember these adds:

Tag · 05-28-2019, 01:30 PM

Fisher-Price My First FWD BMW.

Ages: 2+

sahajesh · 05-28-2019, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

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Originally Posted by silverado

When the 2 series came out, most said it was the new, improved 1 series. Now the 1 series is reinvented as a FWD car. It's a different thing all together. If you don't like it, don't buy it. Who says BMW must do RWD in every car it makes?

BMW themselves did.

Don't you remember these adds:

Oh how times change

mbanck · 05-28-2019, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerdreng

But when you see the base car, (configurator on bmw.de) then you get shocked. No led front or back. Analog dials, far from this cool looking Press cars.

As if that weren't the case for any other car...

happyjack · 05-28-2019, 02:14 PM

i like it....wish they built it as a 2-dr hatch. i would definitely consider for my next commuter car.

F20MAW73 · 05-28-2019, 02:29 PM

Even the m performance kit can't save this car

dmboone25 · 05-28-2019, 02:57 PM

What a travesty. Would definitely just take the comparable Mini or Golf over this.

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