Of course, the littlest BMW sedan is now called a 2 series. The 1 Series is a hatchback and everything with totally sportly intentions is evenly numbered - 2, the newly launched 4 series coupe, the 6 series coupe and so forth.
A six speed manual or an eight speed automatic coupled with a 3.0liter turbocharged inline six cylinder with around 322bhp driving the rear wheels makes it desirable. But all of this is only due sometime next year, 2014, for a 2015 model year. The model is the replacement for the 135i M Coupe, which was quite a car. The designed evolved into this 2 series and it is what a small BMW should look like. And it looks better (by being a little more svelte and cohesive instead of being all Terminator-like) than the previous car too, pictured below driving off into the sunset.
It will cost slightly below USD50,000 when launched. But when it comes here it will cost a at least RM400,000 or thereabouts. It's a BMW. It will be imported. It will be taxed like crazy. So it won't be cheap.
I just hope BMW brings in a BMW 220i or a 228i for normal folk in Malaysia to buy, and then add some M sport bodykit and dream a little. But if you have the money. This looks good. Everything looks proportionate and with that engine (and gearboxes) very tasty. Small sporting light and nimble looking BMWs bring back memories of an era that is long gone.
via Jalopnik
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