Spied! Front-Wheel-Drive BMW 1 Series Hits the Snow

Our spy photographers captured the new BMW 1 Series sedan playing in the snow before its anticipated release later this year.

The baby BMW wears slightly less camouflage than the last time we spotted it. Up front, we can now see the car’s full headlight housing that should make its way to the production model. The rear lights also appear with little camo for the first time in these new photos.

Like we’ve seen before, the 1 Series sedan prototype appears a bit shorter than the 3 Series. The rear end looks noticeably truncated and the front end also seems significantly narrower. Still, the car maintains a reasonable size and more traditional silhouette especially compared to the last 1 Series model offered in the U.S., which looked a bit droopy. In previous spy shots, we also caught a glimpse of the new interior, complete with a free-standing infotainment display and a simple set of buttons.

Say goodbye to the rear-wheel-drive 1 Series, as all 1 Series models will soon sit on BMW’s front-drive-based UKL platform. The sedan will compete squarely against the Mercedes-Benz CLA and the Audi A3. After the sedan comes out, look for new five-door hatch and three-door hatch versions of the 1 Series.

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