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That chop must be as accurate as this:

Huckfeldt made this E46 3er too. Overall you can see this is the E46 3er, but the details make it look completely off, weird and ugly. I guess it's the same on the X1

Lets just say the front end details are subject to change

The Huckfeldt proportions are correct as is the front bumper detail the lights are not accurate though I would say they are more CS centric rather than X3 centric.

But anyway have you all not learned. The drip feed of info has begun.The first impressions have come now the next phase the real spyshots and the guess work of what is underneath the cladding...

As we say here is the opening for maximum publicity...the debate has begun

Creative Marketing TM. Is now in effect...

Now debate this :

Dynamics of Progression , Changing Perceptions.. Thinking Small and the things that will make you smile....

The next 1er series will include : The regular 3dr and 5dr Sporthatches, Replacements for the Coupe and Cabrio , The X1 as seen here - Why X1? BMW very much like the Nissan Quashqai in how it is three segments in one and forms a very unique take on an Hatch/MPV/Activity vehicle whilst the competition focus on mini-interpretations of their larger SUV's.
X1 will be unique in it's class by taking this aproach in which it will effect rule out the possibility of full 1er MPVs. To counter this BMW have plans to introduce a smaller version of it's upcoming Progressive Activity Sedan for the 1er to follow the F5 there are plans for an F1 . BMW want to forgo the usual approach of sedan and Touring for this segment as they would in effect take away sales from entry level 3er and 3er Tourings which make up huge sales for several european countries.

The 1er based F1 PAS will offer a more spacious and flexible interior package compared to a regular estate and MPV and feature a more sophisticated and modernist exterior - a nice touch is the floating rear window as the famous BMW kink is recreated in the metal fairing intowards the rear of the car and the last quarterlight giving a floating look. Unusually for a BMW the rear lights now rise further up the rear body pillars.
but most of all it will still have the driving characteristics of a BMW.

Possibly the most exciting of the Future 1er based models is the inclusion of a smaller based Performance Roadster and possibly Coupe to be called Z2.

Prepare to believe although you don't believe it but the next Z4 due at the close of 2008. Is a much more radical transformation than the previous car. whilst the option of two roofs will be effectively a (PREMIUM) first.
BMW are looking for the new Z4 to be the car that takes it to the establishment of course new technologies and features take their stress on every new model.

The announcement of a smaller Z2 will effectively target the best selling Mx-5 in its segment the car effectively will be as the chosen brief : An open top small performance car just pure unadulterated fun and agility . The highest voices are for something like the Z1 Roadster - something fresh and dynamic with the looks to back it up - effectively the back to basics roadster... BMW's interpretation of the Lotus Elise.

Small cars are making huge inroads in several markets whilst some do not embrace them fully ( A pheat the 1er Coupe and 1er Cabrio will be effectively used to change perceptions especially in the North American market).
Many do and that is where lies the growth to develop more models off the same platform ( Each Individually tweaked for character) and to expand sales across the world With the 1er we established that it could work unfortunately the progression of this series was limited as we had to have the establishment period to cement the 1er in the segment now the expansion is on and it proves how the genius of marketing works with the right product.
BMW foreseen that the C segment would offer substantial growth if the brand adapted to change their own position when many were not so sure and just wanted to keep on building Premium top level cars in which Rover would be the miracle, the growth The stability.

For something new to begin...Something had to end....

The article: AUTO BILD-Vorschau BMW X1 - 1er fürs Gelände - Erlkönige - autobild.de

Can someone summarize, translate & post the facts from the AB ... Please. I have no time right now. Thanks.

This is one time I hope Huck is wrong. The front is especially awful.

M

New pics:









"Spied again: 2010 BMW X1 in traffic (plus illustration)
January24

In November, the first prototypes of the all-new BMW X1 crossover hit the road. Today, our spies snapped some new shots of the small SUV during testing. In the context of other traffic, it's easy to see how compact the X1 really is. We've also got an exclusive illustration of how the X1 might look.


The newest X1 also appears to take several design cues from the BMW X6, especially from the B pillar back. Despite the X6's coupe-like inspired lines, the X1 should offer plenty of rear-seat head room and cargo space.

The X1 is expected to hit the market in 2010 with full time all-wheel drive. Its overall size is also said to be comparable to the Toyota RAV4. It remains possible that the X1 will share some components with MINI's upcoming SUV.

Other details on the X1 remain a mystery, but drivetrain options will likely mirror those offered in the 1-series. "

Spied again: 2010 BMW X1 in traffic (plus illustration)

In the name of...............NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

i think it would be best to rename thread: X2

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The headlights look big on test mule.

New (incorrect) impressions ... by Reichel: