BMW Concept Compact Sedan previews FWD sedan

BMW CONCEPT SEDAN

BMW has recently revealed this, the Concept Compact Sedan (CCS), which will be presented at the upcoming 2015 Guangzhou Auto Show. BMW has described the concept as its vision of a “four-door sedan for the compact segment.”

BMW has not stated exactly what new model the concept will preview. However, there is a strong indication that this is a precursor of a much-rumored FWD compact sedan model. Several spyshots of said model has already been sighted undergoing testing either at the track, road and even on snow.

Moving back to the concept, no information on its dimensions were provided, so an accurate comparison with the 1 Series can’t be made, for now. Nonetheless, the concept shares a strong resemblance in terms of size with the test mules that were sighted.

As for its design, the front-end of the CCS features more slender headlights with twin-circular LED projectors, this time with an almost W-shaped positioning lights. The upright kidney grille with its vertical slats are finished in chrome as well. The lower fascia is made to look separate from its upper portion thanks to a blacked-out V-shaped central air intake.

BMW CONCEPT SEDAN

Looking at the car’s profile reveals relatively short front and rear overhangs with a swage line running from the front fenders up to the rear taillights. Look closely and you’ll spot the door handles located on said line. Polished aluminium is used for the window surrounds and side mirrors, with 20-inch five twin-spoke alloy wheels fitted as well.

The rear meanwhile, reveals taillights that seemed to be inspired by those from the 4 Series. They include an LED light element within them and are made to appear L-shaped. At the bottom, the rear apron features a prominent chrome insert, but no exhaust pipes appear to be in sight.

The car’s interior shares design cues from the the rest of the BMW family tree. Even with its futuristic looks, the interior features some of the German marque’s core technologies. This includes its proprietary iDrive system, a heads-up display, and an 8.8-inch infotainment screen. It also says that the other functions on the steering wheel, centre console and door openers are operated using backlit touch-sensitive surfaces.

More importantly, BMW claims the CCS will offer a generously-sized rear compartment with two individual seats located in the rear with a separate climate control unit catered for passengers seated there. There is even a large panoramic sunroof for an airy sensation, as BMW puts it.

BMW CONCEPT SEDAN

Of course, the final product, which we hope will be called the BMW 1 Series Sedan, might abandon some of the features seen on the CCS. It is also expected to ride on the UKL platform that also underpins MINI models and front-wheel drive BMW models like the 2 Series Active and Gran Tourer.

With this knowledge, this concept could very well preview a front-wheel drive sedan BMW, with powertrain options that include a 1.5 litre turbo three pot found in the F56 MINI Cooper, and the 2.0 litre B48 turbo four-cylinder from the Cooper S.

Likely transmission options for the engines include a six-speed manual, and six- and eight-speed automatic gearboxes. The current BMW 1 Series (F20) is currently available as a rear-wheel drive hatchback only by comparison.

What are your thoughts on the the BMW Concept Compact Sedan? Would you be interested in a 1 Series Sedan over the current hatchback model? Let us know in the comments section below.


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Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Anton Sevidov on Nov 20, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    This car looks is identical to other models.

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    • hailthepurist on Nov 20, 2015 at 4:46 pm

      the kidney grills remained..

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    • Lazy germans.

      Except for the Benz all the rest – BMW, Audi, VW have the same identical design for many of their models.

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      • Gunner on Nov 20, 2015 at 9:57 pm

        Yet they are leaders of their field. They know something you don’t.

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      • seancorr (Member) on Nov 21, 2015 at 12:57 am

        Oh really? So what about the copy and paste job they did with the C, E and S class?

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      • audi takes the cake, though.

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      • Maverick2091 on Nov 22, 2015 at 12:17 pm

        Germans are doing what they do best. Most manufacturers do the same. If you’re looking for different, try an Italian brand? Maybe British? Maybe even a Volvo..

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      • telor swift on Nov 23, 2015 at 12:16 pm

        hahaha. open your eyes and see the world clearly. after that, u can see all same type benz on the road. for the rest, for me, only vw got the various design.

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  • thepolygonal on Nov 20, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    The BMW 1/2 series is here! Yes…

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  • megavalve on Nov 20, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    Looks better than the new Proton Persona Iriz sedan.

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  • audi A3 sedan competitor

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    • DonkeyKong on Nov 20, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      Looks better than the 3-Series inside out.. definitely gonna look better than the A3

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  • Jonn Dol on Nov 20, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    That kidney grill, a.k.a the nostrils is too large. Make it a bit slimmer and it’ll look more elegant BMW.

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  • Kill it with fire and brimstone, this thing deserves to be in hell! No to fwd BMW!

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    • Gunner on Nov 20, 2015 at 4:16 pm

      I normally defend bmw but this i gotta agree. No fwd sedans please!! I can excuse the tourer and suv models but not this.

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      • seancorr (Member) on Nov 21, 2015 at 1:02 am

        They had to do it because Mercedes has the CLA and Audi has the A3 sedan for the market and bmw might have addressed both their shortcomings by being late into the field mainly on the interior space issue and it has the looks to boot.

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  • Putumayam on Nov 20, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    Benz CLA, Audi A3, BMW 118i Sedan or Civic 1.5T

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  • voDevil on Nov 20, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    …aaaand BMW claimed a couple of year back that they will never produce and FWD.

    lesson learn eh? never say never (j.bieber)… :p

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    • Did it again on Nov 20, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      They’re doing an Apple. “No small iPad!” Then bam iPad mini is launched.

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      • seancorr (Member) on Nov 21, 2015 at 1:03 am

        Wait till you see an AWD M car as the M division said they will never make an AWD for the M models….

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  • mr1031 on Nov 20, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    yelaa…now compact la..later on keeps getting bigger for each generation..

    just look at 3 series..previous a compact sedan, now is similar in size of previous 5 series..

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  • nabill (Member) on Nov 20, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    Dashboard gotta change… Its been abt the same since god know wen… Change the architecture of the design.. Putting led mood lighting wont make it any different… Yess fit n finish is great… Bt its boring by now… C how dramatically the c class dash is… N its winning hearts everywhere… Maybe too much success for bmw make them take their eyes off for a while… Maybe only wen their sales is dramatically reduces thn they will make significant changes…!
    Im noticing the loooooong aircond vents as a trend nowadays… No??

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  • choha on Nov 20, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    much better than the current design language of the broken nose

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  • The Archbishop of Banterbury on Nov 22, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    FWD makes sense in compact cars anyway. I don’t complain.

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