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Preview: 2010 BMW Minicar

Preview: 2010 BMW Minicar

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There have been numerous reports pertaining to the possibility of BMW building a new model positioned below the 1-series hatch that’ll share its underpinnings with the current Mini. Not only would the car be the first FWD BMW, it would also be cheapest as it’s rumored to cost less than the aforementioned Mini.

Part of the reason for BMW considering such a model is the mounting environmental awareness that’s spreading across Europe. A new, low-emissions minicar would help reduce BMW’s fleet average emissions levels in light of the new CO2 standards being pushed by the EU and it’d also give it a better standing against similar superminis being developed by rival brand Audi and to a less extent VW.

Though we highly doubt BMW designers would style the car after the striking Concept CS as this rendering suggests, any model wearing the Propeller Badge would likely feature the trademark kidney grille. According to earlier reports, development has been carried out on the new model although final production plans are yet to be confirmed.

If given the go-ahead, production would likely be outsourced to Magna Steyr but the engines and drivetrain would be built by BMW at plants in Germany. How the new model will live up to the ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’ ethos, however, is anyone’s guess.

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Comments (9)

  1. By MARIO Posted: 8/29/2007 12:35pm PDT

    Cool car...
     
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  2. By kafkef Posted: 8/29/2007 2:06pm PDT

    it's like a tiny monster :P
     
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  3. By Ryanza Posted: 8/29/2007 2:30pm PDT

    It would be easier for BM to expand the range without loosing identity than it is for MINI! BM could have an X version, F version! I think this is gr8 news for BM
     
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  4. By jim Posted: 8/30/2007 8:34am PDT

    "The 0 series!" Nah, the 0.5 Series, you need to leave room for them to go further down market. Maybe they should resurrect the Messerschmitt name from the 50s bubble car.
     
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  5. By GiaMpiero Posted: 8/31/2007 2:37am PDT

    Noooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
    BMW only traction rear....
    It's typycal solution.

    Una vettura insignificante.
     
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  6. By james Posted: 9/1/2007 8:26am PDT

    they could always name it the 'E' for economy or economical. Like the X for their SAV's. E for their economy cars or hybrids. Or if it is a deisil they should call it the 'D'

    So... E3 or D6
     
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  7. By takn_1 Posted: 9/12/2007 1:56pm PDT

    As to a 0-series name that would be stupid, Call this the 1-series and BMW could be one of the few Car Manufactures to make a Replacement Vehicle Lighter and Maybe faster and come in at a lower price. This concept illustration does look good
     
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  8. By Oliver Sutherland Posted: 6/5/2008 12:39pm PDT

    my mate who works for bmw says that the base model will only be 6300
     
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  9. By danielcrawford Posted: 2/12/2011 8:27pm PST

    BMW haven't ever been the brightest at naming there vehicle's, why did they name the M1 super car the "M1" when it's obvious that it should have been reserved for the 1 series M Coupe which they've now had to call it. Now they're actually considering calling a car the "0 Series", OMFG! BMW sort your branding out it's sub-standard these days :|
    Branding aside, this would be something I'd pick over a Mini any day! :P
     
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