BMW 1 Series Sedan Spied Cold Weather Testing
The BMW 1 Series sedan has been caught testing by spy photographers in snowy winter conditions.
Set to be the smallest four-door model BMW has ever offered, the 1 Series sedan will compete with the Mercedes-Benz CLA Class and Audi A3 sedan when it is released before the end of 2016. Like the 2 Series Active Tourer and the X1, the 1 Series sedan will ride on the UKL front-wheel-drive platform that also underpins certain MINI models.
Spy photographers caught the BMW 1 Series sedan testing early last year and now it has shed some of its camouflage as it gets ready for its debut. It is starting to take a similar shape to the BMW Compact Sedan Concept that debuted at last year’s Guangzhou Motor Show in late November.
SEE ALSO: BMW 1 Series Sedan Previewed in Compact Sedan Concept
Expect the model to borrow powerplants from its 1 Series hatchback stablemates and to be offered with either a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic. The third-generation BMW 1 Series will come standard with front-wheel drive, but BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive will be available as an option.
The compact sedan segment is heating up and BMW will actually be a late entry to the market.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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