More Info: BMW’s FWD Audi A1 rival

Back in July a report popped up from Automobilwoche that BMW is working on a front-wheel-drive car. Being a pretty slow day here in the automotive industry, we were out looking to bring you something fresh and we came across more information on BMW’s A1 rival.

What we know: The car will be a front-wheel-drive MINI that will make its debut around 2010 or 2011. The car is expected to measure 3.75 meters, sharing the basis of the MINI Cooper. CO2 emissions are to remain well under 100 g/km. The car will arrive at the end of 2010 after the next-generation Audi A1 makes its debut in 2009.

What we learned: The car will...
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DaHarder - 9/18/2007 8:08:30 PM

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INSANITY -

No vehicle sporting blue/white roundels should ever be FWD...

End Of Story!

EnnNorak - 9/19/2007 9:32:23 AM

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Absolutely agree with you. I'm even disappointed that the Mini is FWD. I like RWD cars with LSD or AWD cars with a north-south engine and a Torsen differential. I hate CVTs and trust superchargers a lot more than turbos.

Wazz - 9/19/2007 3:47:57 PM

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The Mini doesn't sport the blue and white roundel of the BMW badge just by the by!

I don't think this car is solely aimed at the A1, it's just a Mini upgrade. Never liked FWD cars but you have to say, for being a front wheel drive car, the current Mini's handling is superb.

theoptimisticpessimist - 9/18/2007 8:41:14 PM

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Read the story. it going to be a Mini.

DaHarder - 9/19/2007 12:01:50 AM

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... So what's the NEWS Here?

MeanVulcan - 9/19/2007 7:49:53 AM

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It sounds to me like BMW fears the Audi A1 will run circles around the Mini so its dedicating a whole new car to compete against it.

...and its making a bad decision worse by making it a FWD - solely because BMW is known for RWD cars and not necessarily because FWD is a bad option for a low entry level car - its just not for drivers.

EnnNorak - 9/19/2007 9:34:19 AM

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FWD is el cheapo engineering and manufacturing process. I hate it on principle.

tecnopolis - 9/19/2007 10:07:38 AM

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FWD has a place.