Bmw planning three new front-wheel drive models

From the spy pic's I have seen they do not look half bad. They will match up nicely with the Audi A3, and Mercedes A class. I don't understand what the big deal is over the new FWD cars is though. It's not like BMW is going to stop making the RWD cars we've loved and continue to love. Let them make cars for the people who want FWD as they make cars for those of us who want the RWD ones..

Only that BMW becomes WMB. :)

On the top of 85% of 1 series ,according to the buyers

So should we call it WMB?

I currently drive a 2007 BMW 118i 5-Door in Germany which to me is the "most pointless car ever made", the 5-Door that is.

I mean it's a nice car overall but there's absolutely no space for passengers sitting in the rear. The biggest reason for this is because the car is RWD and because the driveshaft tunnel at the rear is unusually wide and tall. I think BMW should have simply made a 1er 3-Door with no rear seats (use that space to increase the trunk) and completely ditched the idea of a 5-Door.

OR THEY SHOULD HAVE MADE THE CAR FWD FROM THE BEGINNING. Most 1-Series 5-Door owners don't drive the car in a competitive manor. I certainly don't. I inherited the car from my sister and have to make use of it until I decide to sell it or need something else. FWD would also help the gas mileage of the 118i, which isn't that great (I have never attained the BMW claims, never).

I have owned FWD cars in the past, including a performance car (1992 Mitsubishi Galant GTI 2.0 DOHC 16V), and the difference to me is very small. FWD, RWD or AWD - it doesn't really matter to me to be honest.

For my next car I am considering the new Citroen C4 in diesel form. FWD is practical for me because I don't drive sporty, require good gas mileage since I drive a lot and because where I live the winters are awful in terms of ice and snow. I have to buy cars based on my needs and RWD isn't a priority for me. FWD/AWD are my requirements coupled to a small yet spacious car - so Citroen C4 or a Mercedes B-Class are my FWD options and the Audi Q3 or Mercedes GLK are my AWD options.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!!

More BMW models to dilute the brand. Be sure you hit EVERY niche, screw exclusivity, make that bottom dollar!

I remember when the 3, 5, 7 had status and poise on the road when you saw them. Now they are a dime a dozen since the have the 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, X3, X5, Z4, M cars, GT versions, Xdrive, etc. What happened to the simplicity.

Hyundai builds RWD and now BMW to build FWD?? What next??

Whelan: I disagree with you cause MB have a lot of cheap models but still recognized as Luxury benchmark of Germany, so BMW will success and still will hold the perception that most of the people have of them.