More consumers seem to be interested in affordable, efficient transportation. Luckily, automakers seem more than willing to provide exactly that. Even BMW is reportedly working on yet another entry-level model which is to be slated below the 1 Series.
Featuring BMW’s all-new front-wheel drive platform, this new model, a hatchback, will be one of several new entry-level models to emerge from the German automaker in the next few years. This new model will also be developed alongside the next-generation MINI.
The upcoming front-wheel drive architecture is first scheduled to debut in 2014 on the third-generation MINI. This new platform will also be similarly sized to to the Volkswagen Golf.
For anyone dreaming of a BMW-badged alternative to Volkswagen’s GTI, you’re finally in luck. Unfortunately, it’s still just a few years away but could debut as early as 2013. In the meantime, the luxury segment is not without options for reasonably priced front-wheel drive models. If that’s what you might be looking for, Acura cars dealers offer the 3 Series-fighting TSX sports sedan, powered by a standard 201-hp, 2.4-liter in-line 4-cylinder engine. But of course, if you want something even smaller, a Mini Cooper or the current RWD 1 Series may be your best options.
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