Which Small BMW Has Leaked - F52 1 Series Sedan LCI or Next Gen G42 2 Series Coupe?

[cactusjack]

I expect nothing good from BMW at this point yet im still dissapointed with every move they make.

[ky0u]

It's the debut of the all new, revolutionary BMW 1.5er. To better fill in the gaps in the product line up

[keylime503]

I haven't seen anyone mention the "240" stamped on the red dolly they use to move the car. Coincidence?

[ice31]

Originally Posted by EmirK

Not sure if this is real, but it looks like an updated 1 Series sedan, possibly a new M135i model.

Oh.My.God.
This is absolutely disgusting.

[MrMarioG]

So, what about a BMW X2 Sportback?

[ChrisK]

The front looks like a Z4.

[Ghostriderf80]

Originally Posted by V-Eight

it's the F52 replacement in my opinion.

Nevertheless...it shows an awful chinese design. Totally suprised and worried about where the BMW design is going to.

LOL its sucks so bad. Or this is the new BMW tiburon Hyundai china knock off.

[Ghostriderf80]

Originally Posted by Moflow

You're probably right, but the Chinese market has some weird cars.

Here's the second generation VW Jetta as it evolved. We only got these cars forl one generation in the states, but China? They just kept getting updated versions of the MK2 sold alongside the newer generations. It was sold through 2010.

Ohh that brings memories back. Had a 86 jetta with manual. I mean guys, not paddles but manual. it had teeth missing from the reverse gear and one winter it just did not go backwards. LOL... Also it leaked lots of oil but it was manual. lol

[motorwerkeman]

This design is a horrid mess lost in time.

1. It has grilles that look like they're from 7-8 years ago and actually show some restraint, yet they connect them in the middle for no good reason.

2. It looks to be an M-Performance model, yet the lower grille looks straight off standard non-M G20 and does not have any familiar M-cues.

3. TRIANGLES! We hope you like the triangles from the X2!!!

4. The hood shut line, ugh - won't even elaborate.

5. The headlamps have no relation to any BMW design language at all, and are neither appealing nor aggressive in shape - they just look like blobs that happen to incorporate the latest lighting technology.

My biggest concern is that we are looking at a near-complete M240i.

[advantage20]

For what it's worth at this point, the left side of the trunk lid lacks the xDrive badge that a theoretical Chinese M135i Sedan should be getting

[motorwerkeman]

I really hope your'e correct here. Others have mentioned the dolly on the front wheels points to an FWD architecture?

[Dr.Deep]

There are a lot of discussions on bimmertoday.de about this leak as well...

A lot are thinking it may be the next 2er design, but this is far from any final design (decision) and not at all a real car...
Most likely this is one of several clay models (always have plates) presented to the board and management, for first design impressions, so the final design is rather unlikely...

If you are familiar with car design process, this stage is still pretty early and the board is presented with 5 or more clay models with various design approaches, then they choose one on which to continue the design refinement...so this may be the „choosen one" or the „looser" of the conpetition

[SamS]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

It also looks too complete to be one of the Uxx models.

What are the Uxx models??

[ky0u]

Originally Posted by Daaan

Most likely this is one of several clay models (always have plates) presented to the board and management, for first design impressions, so the final design is rather unlikely...

MFW the clay model has better paint than my actual car

That's really interesting though, I didn't know clay models were finished up that much. Side note, the tail lights remind me of Sid from ice age

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by SamS

What are the Uxx models??

They are the next next generation of FWD BMW vehicles which will be built on a further evolution of the UKL/UKL2 architecture, now called FAAR. The first will be the U06 2 Series Active Tourer. I don’t believe model codes for the others have become public yet. Advancements should allow for electric models with much larger battery capacity than the MINI Cooper SE and dual motor AWD.

Future generation MINI products, incidentally, are moving to a new lower cost platform reportedly in development with Chinese partner Great Wall.

[jb001]

Looks like M badge

[MD707]

Id put money on that being a RWD 2 Series Coupe. Only thing that makes sense.

Front is a bit FWD looking though. It could be the Chinese market 1er saloon - but it looks a bit over styled for that. Those tend to be bland and generic.

[Dr.Deep]

Originally Posted by ky0u

MFW the clay model has better paint than my actual car

That's really interesting though, I didn't know clay models were finished up that much. Side note, the tail lights remind me of Sid from ice age

indeed, they look always really real...but the paint is probably only looking so good because it's a wrap

[MD707]

Originally Posted by Daaan

indeed, they look always really real...but the paint is probably only looking so good because it's a wrap

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yk3edFSU86s

Porsche 911 - Clay Model to Reality

(It's moved on a lot thanks to wraps from the old days)

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by jb001

Looks like M badge

M badges are on everything these days, so I doubt it means much.

[BimmerTom94]

I think the new 2 series coupe looks good. Not sure myself if its a facelift for the current model or a new platform.

It definitely looks better thanks to its face

[FC05]

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