Next phase X1 spy pics

[LeMansX5]

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[xx3]

Interesting. WCF said these were the new X3.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by xx3

Interesting. WCF said these were the new X3.

I know and they are wrong as its too short for X3. Next gen X3 is slightly longer than current one, not shorter.

[LeMansX5]

From Scott:

Originally Posted by Scott26

It is the first prototype of the production X1 SAV.

The X3 prototypes will be easily identified by it's shortened glasshouse and dynamically sloping roof. They should hit the road in the new year.

Although based on the architechture of the 1er And to be shared with the MINI proposal . The design will offer an individual look seperated from the next generation 1er.

The MINI will be clothed in a small Compact and adventurous take on the MINI's styling with the famous MINI grille becoming much enlarged.
Although this car will share a platform with MINI it is not Same architechture different body style.

The MINI's drivetrain will be programmed differently likewise the X1.

The MINI will definetely not be called "Moke" Some Proposals feature the Clubmans Club door access. These proposals featured labeling the "MINI Clubman X" , Some called the MINI "Four" . One thing is certain though is that BMW do not want to use the Cooper name with the MINI SAV although engines will remain the same. The preference is more to "lifestyle" packages.

Also greenlighted today was a Small Z Roadster. Think a modern interpretation of the BMW Z1 - Elegant, compact and dynamically sporty - a modern interpretation of the Z1 Concept.

Why the expansion of smaller focused performance and lifestyle orientated cars?

In this segment sales are rocketing and projected sales are even expected to increase as people downsize and more younger enthusiasts come to the market. The 1er Coupe and Cabrio are the first step but there are many,many more to come. Including BMW's much talked about "City Concept for the Future" I have never seen so many eyes light up when the the sketches were unveiled.

[xnsf]

it reminds me of a saab hatch, especially the profile...

but i'm sure it'll be cooler

[LeMansX5]

With the development of both the X1 and X3 in full flow it is sometimes hard to tell the difference between the two, but we can now confidently say the test car pictured above is the all new BMW X1.

With these new spy shots we can see the rear side doors are smaller than on an X3 and also the car’s wheelbase appears to be shorter. It has been said the X1 will be sized somewhere between the 1 series and 3 series touring.

The X1 will share the same platform as the upcoming Mini SUV and should be launched sometime in 2010, which is around the same time we also expect to see its main rival - the Audi Q3.

[Wagner]

So when does the X7 come out?

[Anmar Hussain]

My guess is that this might be an M3 Wagon? :|

[Wagner]

LeMans doesn't guess

[LeMansX5]