The BMW competition for A-Class and Audi A1

[Andy_Bangle]

According to Auto Motor und Sport, BMW will add two new small cars to slot below the current 1 Series by 2014. One of those vehicles has already been publicly confirmed by the automaker, the Megacity, an urban commuter BMW is developing as a dedicated electric car. The powertrain technology will be an evolution of what was shown a few weeks ago in the ActiveE concept at the Detroit Auto Show.

The other vehicle is more speculative at this point, but will likely be powered by an internal combustion engine and is reportedly intended to compete with the new Audi A1 in the premium B segment. This car will probably use a range of new three cylinder engines and may even get a hybrid version. The platform is still up in the air, but BMW is reportedly developing a small front-wheel drive platform in-house or opt to purchase an existing platform from another company if the development proves too expensive.

Edited February 2, 2010 by Andy_Bangle

[Mook]

Wow - that looks great. I properly like that

[m4ttm4son]

Looks like a great take on the Festa. Can see where the design is going post Bangle

[Tipex]

Actually looks really nice, proportions are all correct which is something most 'big car' manufacturers usually get wrong when they try small cars.

[CarMad]

Yeah that looks pretty good.

Will have to see what it looks like when its released, there isn't much space below the current 1 series, maybe that is set to get bigger. :grin:

[Mook]

Actually looks really nice, proportions are all correct which is something most 'big car' manufacturers usually get wrong when they try small cars.

Aston grafting that mouth onto the Cygnet being a prime example