*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted September 14, 2012 http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/7677858/BM...ont-wheel-drive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted September 14, 2012 They lost me at scented aircon and broom broom noises through the speakers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1072 Report post Posted September 14, 2012 They lost me at scented aircon and broom broom noises through the speakers. I didn't get that far... were you bored? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted September 14, 2012 The interior is "extreme" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted September 14, 2012 had to come i guess,its the only way to package cars if you want the maximum bang for buck internal space. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted September 15, 2012 They lost me at scented aircon and broom broom noises through the speakers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted September 15, 2012 All the changes in bmw these days make you think that maybe they should have years ago introduced a sort of sub- brand under a different umbrella? Best of both worlds etc without having to dilute anything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted September 15, 2012 All the changes in bmw these days make you think that maybe they should have years ago introduced a sort of sub- brand under a different umbrella? Best of both worlds etc without having to dilute anythingThought thats what the Mini was Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted September 15, 2012 Mini is a brand that BMW felt like purchasing.... It would be as sacrilegious to introduce a 5L coupé under the MINI brand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted September 15, 2012 Mini is a brand that BMW felt like purchasing.... It would be as sacrilegious to introduce a 5L coupé under the MINI brand. it would be sacrilegious to have a FWD BMW too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1679 Report post Posted September 16, 2012 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted September 16, 2012 Yawn. Agree BMW should have started a sub brand years ago. Spotted a cute 116i today, had white detailing and was orange... but was RWD so must be good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2963 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 I think BMW have enough sub-brands already, MINI, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, M GmbH, M Performance, i, don't think any more are required. I guess it's called progress.. if you want lowest emissions and best fuel consumption then you need the lowest mechanical resistance from the drivetrain which = front wheel drive unfortuantely. Definately does not mean the end of RWD driver's cars, just FWD on this Hybrid version is all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 This must be their response to the new Mercedes A Class - the target market is almost exactly the same according to this article. Let just hope it does not end up being the pig that was the first Mercedes A Class. That was a fail for MB. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMWTouring 20 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 I was in a dealer meeting last week and to be honest, its all about volume, BMW needs to increase its sales volume to keep competitive in the marketplace, therefore it needs to offer cheaper easier to reach vehicles for more people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 I was in a dealer meeting last week and to be honest, its all about volume, BMW needs to increase its sales volume to keep competitive in the marketplace, therefore it needs to offer cheaper easier to reach vehicles for more people. Pity they can't apply that concept to the sale of spare parts for all their range of motor vehicles. We pay far to much for spare parts in this country and this applies to most european makes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMWTouring 20 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 Thats a whole other discussion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 I think BMW have enough sub-brands already, MINI, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, M GmbH, M Performance, i, don't think any more are required. It's not sub-branding, just extra model line. If Audi can have with A, S and RS with 2 and 4 door version in one model family, I am quite happy for BMW to have FWD & RWD 1-series. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 This kind of starts to build on the Toyota BMW relationship that was mentioned on a co development with Toyota and BMW on a new Supra, now we know what BMW will be getting back from Toyota in return, a Corolla/Prius with a BMW badge. It makes sense for BMW to try and expand when they are up against the VW/Audi, a company who plans to be the worlds biggest car brand before 2020, you can see why Toyota would want to help BMW to prevent that! Lets hope they price it right down under so we can justify buying them, I know you lot pooh pooh the idea but I would totally buy one for the wife if it was priced well, would have to be around 50k though and have point of difference and greater features than a Ford Focus, Mazda 3, VW Golf or Renault Megane costing 15k less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted September 23, 2012 Does it matter what they built to meet market pressure as long as they keep building top notch high performance luxury road cars at the other end of the scale? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
