This next generation BMW 1-Series hatchback was snapped by Danny while he was in Munich last week for a BMW press event. Since the E87 5-door hatch has been around since 2004, it’s about time now for a refresher, which is expected to come soon in the form of the new F20 1-Series.
This next generation model will probably be in hatchback body forms only at first, as the E82 coupe and E88 cabrio models made their debut only three years later in 2007 and they still have quite some time left in their lifecycle. After all, the new BMW 1-Series M Coupe has only just been released.
Hopefully the new F20 will bring about much needed improvements in interior space. The current 1-er is really quite poor in terms of rear legrooms compared to other C-segment hatchbacks, and a lot of that probably has to do with the fact that it’s one of the very very few rear wheel drive hatchbacks around. It would also be nice for the 1-er to debut with a range of smaller 4-cylinder or perhaps even 3-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engines – a 1.6 turbo like the one in the MINI range would be nice!
Look after the jump for the rest of the spy snaps.
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is it a brand new platform or just another facelift?
it seems like no different with the current model i think
will it be as ugly as the current one…?
They should be working on the new X5/X6. The current gen already looks dated.
looks longer than current one
bmw has 1 series in my heart…great little solid car..
Am I correct to think this 1 series has grown in terms of size? Like what Paul said, the legroom was bad and a bigger boot would be nice. Oh and the exterior in the previous gen looks a bit odd. Hopefully this 1 series will look better.
From the looks..
They maintain the wheelbase length..add in Adrian Von Hooydonk (BMW Design Director) directions on the side and front-grille profile (to demolish Chris Bangle flame-wedge design attitudes) which makes the front bit longer..
They add in new rearlights like those in current e90 (2 red strip lights at night time)..changed the bee antenna to sharkfin..the rest still the same..
So, i should keep my 1 series for now..no major details to make me to upgrade to new if this comes out later.. :) –(still adores Chris Bangle design direction)
so when is the launch for the new F20 in Malaysia?is it in May 2011..?
Paul do you mind telling me the source/photographer where you get these pictures from? Greatly appreciated, thanks!
The photos were snapped by our own Danny Tan, as mentioned in the story.
What about the M3 pickup photos? Can you tell me for that? Thanks :)
No idea who snapped those! :D
Always love to see more hatchback cars
Wait for the 1 series GT… A3 sedan fighter!!!