BMW Concept Compact Sedan 2015, the future 1 Series 4-door sedan – argus

BMW unveiled at the show in Guangzhou (Canton) Concept Compact Sedan , a compact sedan to the notchback silhouette that clearly announces the future declination four door BMW 1 Series . A unique figure in the range that meets the attacks Audi A3 sedan and Mercedes CLA.

Tailored for China

With its rather long rear doors and generous wheelbase, the BMW 1 Series sedan will be welcoming the rear seats.

The Chinese Lounge is the perfect place to unveil this auto: the notchback silhouette is very popular in this market, although gradually the tastes of local audiences tend to be harmonized with those of EU. Evidenced by the number of increasingly important to hatchback models investing the market (read our article The Shanghai 2015 exhibition dedicated 5-door sedans).
“ For premium manufacturers, the classic silhouette with four doors still has a bright future her. “
symbol of social status and access to higher models, the BMW 1 “notchback” endorse immediately the role of little sister to the BMW 3 Series, which China also declined in long version with an increased wheelbase.

A very similar concept of the series

The furniture in the BMW Concept Compact Sedan 2015 is taken from Series 2 and Series Active Tourer 1 orange lighting raiser atmosphere.

Wheels 20 inch, exterior mirrors and door handles minimalist, very airy shields and high-tech optical design greatly involved in the concept car spirit. But no one is fooled, the production vehicle is ready. “ The BMW 1 Series sedan 4 door should complement the range in 2017. “ On board the Concept Compact Sedan incorporates the ingredients of living prototype, namely a huge glazed roof and a raised furnishings keys orange with a LED backlight. A hardware already seen on the concept car Prologue to Series 2 Series Active Tourer …

Between 1 Series five-door and 3 Series

The BMW 1 Series 4-door sedan should enrich the manufacturer’s range in 2017.

No technical data has yet been provided by the brand. However, one can consider a template of around 4.47 m long or a size halfway between that of the BMW 1 Series five-door (4.32 m) and that of the BMW 3 Series (4.62 m) . A perfect size corresponding to its designated rival Audi A3 sedan (4.45 m). The future BMW 1 Series sedan lorgnera also the side of the Mercedes CLA . But best to counter the latter, a future BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe seem more appropriate.