2013 BMW 1-Series Hatch Winter Testing

Our Teamspeed spies still have there snow gear on and spot for us today a 3-door prototype of the upcoming next-generation BMW 1-Series. Looking closely at the camouflage in the high-resolution photo, it appears that a seam line has been marked with black tape to portray a rear door outline, although no door is there. Another clue is the angled b-pillar.

Previously, we've seen only 5-door variants of the next-generation 1-Series prototypes. But both body styles reveal the 1-Series sleeker, more extended look. If not in actual dimensions, the new design may just make the 1-Series look less compact. And in those previous set of shots we spotted a 5-door 1-Series prototype carrying some of the markers of the current 135i, with the single, round tailpipes at each end of the rear, hinting that we will see a 135i with the new N55 petrol single turbo, twin scroll straight-six engine with 302 hp (225 kW / 306 PS) recently introduced in the current 135i coupe and cabriolet models.

Stay tuned as always for more info!

 

I do kinda like it! Good city cruiser..

 

still ugly :-(

 

It looks as big as the old E90 3er

 

still ugly in my opinion

 

As goofy as looks, it's growing on me!