BMW Series 1 5-door hatch makes '05 Vibe & '05 Matrix look really good!

[kostby]

Must've hit the designer Chris Chapman with the Bangle stick!Here's a link to the story, but you might have to subscribe to autoweek.com online (free) to view it:http://autoweek.com/cat_conten...00284

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[MJN2]

That roofline reminds me a little of the Z3 coupe (i.e. UGLY)

[Reynoma]

Yes, ugly is the word. Almost reminds me of that Geo Storm hatchback they used to sell.I thought I remembered reading in either Automotive News or NADA News that BMW has decided not to bring the 1 series to the US. Can anybody verify this? (UPDATE: I guess if I read the story, it would have said that also!)

[Geo]

Interesting ...I think that thing is hotter than hot.It's just freaking amazingly a good looking car. I want one.I also loved the M3 Coupe though, so you know how I stand on that.I wonder if it comes in a sport automatic ... ... ...

[MailGuy!]

Yeah, they are seriously re-evaluating whether or not the one series would make a valid business case in the US. I read something about only being available with four cylinders. If they can shoehorn a 6 under the hood they will bring it, so it will be a long time if ever before it arrives.As it's powered right now I think my base Vibe could easily out run it.It's a shame BMW's have gotten so (removed) ugly. With the emphasis on the (removed).

[Fformula88]

I am not impressed at all. I wouldn't really say its "ugly" as much as "boring." If it comes with a four cylinder, there won't be much substance to it underneath that skin either. If they sell it here like that, they will be able to move a decent number of them to brand snobs who absolutely must have a BMW, but I do not see it pulling most people away from other makes.

[Mr. Poopypants]

Quote, originally posted by MJN2 »That roofline reminds me a little of the Z3 coupe (i.e. UGLY) That is aweful, almost as bad as the old corvette I saw that looked like that.

[PhiDelt]

Can BMW do some new designs with their rims. I have seen those same rims for years on BMW's They need to think of redesigning them

[Stang2Vibe]

Quote, originally posted by MailGuy! »If they can shoehorn a 6 under the hood they will bring itShoehorn? The hood looks like you could land a fighter jet on it! Should be able to shoehorn a V-12 under there!The elongated hood really throws the car visually off balance I think. It also looks a bit squashed in height as well. From BMW, I would expect more.I used to really like the BMW lineup, but now with the "shark-nose" looking grilles they are putting on all the new cars, I think if I had the cash, I'd pass. Shame is that the Mercedes lineup isn't looking that much better, either.

[AKLGT]

i love beamers! i wanted one forever but then just don't see spending that much money on them... plus, i'm not so impressed w/ their new designs. but if someone offered to trade my vibe for one, at no additional cost, i'd do it!

[ragingfish]

I asked my dealer if he'd do an even swap Vibe for a GTO. He looked at me as if I was on crack.I think it's safe to say that was a no. Anyway, the pic in the article in the first post kinda says Mazda 3 to me...