NEW BMW 1 SERIES 3-DOOR HATCH PATENT PICS LEAK

A batch of photos showing the BMW 1 Series 3-door has surfaced. These photos are actually patent drawings filed in some country by BMW. The car is a derivative of the new 1 Series hatch, launched in Mzansi a couple of months ago. As you can see, it’s just basically two doors less than the 5-door hatch.

And just like the 5-door, expect to see the same engines, including the 1.6-litre turbo with 125kW (118i) and later a 2.0-litre turbo good for 180kW (128i). Direct competitors are the Audi A3 (new shape arriving in 2012) and Volvo C30. Hopefully the next Mercedes-Benz A-Class will also come in 3-door.  It’s probably going to be revealed at the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show and then launch in South Africa in the fourth quarter.

SOURCE: BMWBlog via Autoblog.nl via Jokerforblog