Tuesday 23rd March 2004

BMW One Series

It's here - what do you reckon to this then?!

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BMW have published pictures of its new One Series today. The new car sets itself apart from other shopping cars thanks to rear wheel drive, 50:50 weight distribution and body styling that looks like Scooby Do's head...

 

The 116i opens the range with a 115bhp followed by a 150bhp 120i. Two diesels are included in the range including the 163bhp 120d. That's capable of sprinting to 60mph in 7.9 seconds - quicker than its petrol powered siblings.

 

Power is delivered to the road via a six-speed manual in 118d, 120d and 120i models, while the 116i has a five-speed manual gearbox. An optional six-speed automatic will also be offered on 120i and 120d models.

Prices for the all-new 1-Series will be announced later in the Spring.

[Stig]

Bangle 'flame' styling.

So called because the best thing you could do is to set fire to it.

Now someone say "It looks like a TVR"

[m-five]

Looks like an Alfa 147...

[robbo1]

It's no looker is it?
The back's not too bad but, I reckon headlights are way too big.


>> Edited by robbo1 on Tuesday 23 March 12:16

[FourWheelDrift]

Compared to all the other Euroboxes in the small car ranges it's very good but somehow I don't think it will be priced in the same range as them. It's a Merc A-Class rival only.

It doesn't look that small either, looks 3 Series Compact sized to me, might just be a small driver that does it though.

Overall I think it's design and look is better than the 7 and 5 series BangleMotorWreks

But would I have one?

No.

>> Edited by FourWheelDrift on Tuesday 23 March 12:23

[dans]

I reckon it looks alright, the front has a touch of Jag x-type about it and is not a good (b)angle but it sounds nippy and looks passable and will be built by BM so it will be bomb proof, If I was in the market for a town car / M25 car it would certainly get looked at

Few vents in the bonnet and it has something of the Sagaris about it too, what do you think Stig?

[rob.e]

Ted said:

"body styling that looks like Scooby Do's head..."

[Thom]

Seems to me Bangle is only there to challenge the capabilites of BMW-supplying metal press building companies ...
I suppose carriage-builders will spend nerve-wracking days working on damaged cars


>> Edited by Thom on Tuesday 23 March 12:27

[CarZee]

m-five said:

Looks like an Alfa 147...

exactly my thinking, but a 147 without the flair or soul..

[ScoobyZoom]

i get the impression you aren't a fan Stig...?

[Stig]

Not of Bangle's BMWs - no.

Great cars dynamically, look like a melted welly aesthetically.

[tekta]

Bit of Alfa, bit of M Coupe, bit of Stilo? hmmm, bit of a dog.

I hope the convertible and hatches look better, how did they get to this from the gorgeous CS1? That had a more inspiring interior too.

Bet it drives well though.

[ScoobyZoom]

Stig said:

Great cars dynamically, look like a melted welly aesthetically.

My boss and I have just cried with laughter... thank you...

but [BMW company hat on] you are wrong! death to ze infidels

[Bloquay]

I agree, looks just like an Alfa 147 from side-on and rear three quarter.

Wouldn't mind seeing what an M Sport version looked like though.

[XM5ER]

Oh God!

Not so much "dropped the ball" as "left the playing field"

That is hideous. Crucifixion is too good for Bangle.

[sidevalve]

My goodness - is there no limit to what Bangle will do to wreck BMW's cars and its chances? He must be an evil agent sent in by Audi to neutralise the competition. What a lash-up this latest effort is.

[sidevalve]

It looks like an Alfa 147... full of dents. Yuck.

[Alex]

ScoobyZoom said:

Stig said: Great cars dynamically, look like a melted welly aesthetically. My boss and I have just cried with laughter... thank you... but [BMW company hat on] you are wrong! death to ze infidels

Do you work at head office in Bracknell? I've seen a few 6-series cabrios driving around recently. VERY distinctive hood!

[cotty]

Bloquay said:

Wouldn't mind seeing what an M Sport version looked like though.

Not sure what they would call that as they have already had an M1

[dannylt]

Well, I think it looks great - hopefully even better in the flesh. Great shopping car!

[shortlad]

Won't be rushing out to buy one. Looks like they drove it into a wall to style the nose!