The exterior immediately recognizable, the traditional style of the Bavarians. In camouflaged state, the vehicle appears to be slightly less than models 3-series. Particularly attracted to the look of the trunk lid is located significantly above the level of the hood.
The basis of the modifications laid layout with front wheel drive. This reach has allowed the use of a new architecture "UKL", which is integrated in a basis of model "Cooper Hardtop" is from the brand "MINI". In the future, the Bavarians are considering the possibility of applying this architecture, no less than seven of its models.
The engine lineup promises to appear identical to the lineup for the 2nd series, called the "Active Tourer". Here are the three and four cylinder motors. Will also appear "charged" version under the symbol "125i", able to flaunt the performance of 231 "power".
Options for all-wheel drive is now being actively considered by the manufacturer. Is inevitable in this series and the sporty M-version, which will be endowed with, according to expectations of experts, the 300-strong "heart" also with four cylinders and turbocharging. Thanks to the flexibility of the mentioned platform will be possible in the future to install a six-cylinder unit, but this is a rumor. In the vast domestic market model promises to appear before mid-year.