Yes, it is a very nice looking vehicle. It is definately big enough for 2 people to be very comfortable in the cockpit. For 4 people, not so much if it is 4 adults over 6ft tall. But, what do you expect? It is going to be a fun car and at a great price. Which will lead into future 3 and 5 series sales. good for bmw.
Probably. BMW is trying to hit the big time; Americans won't buy the hatch in enough volume to make it worth their effort.
Besides, it's obvious that BMWNA is working hard to keep their "luxury" image intact. They're pushing the 1 series as a "performance" alternative and a throwback to the iconic 2002 (which was actually a fairly cheap car in its day!), rather than the (somewhat) cheap entry-level car that it actually is. Hatchback and cheap are still synonymous with one another in the minds of most American buyers, and that wouldn't jive with the current marketing scheme. The coupe is an easier sell.
We'll also be getting the VW Cab...errr, 1 series convertible for good measure.
I have nothing against any of this, really. If anything, I'd actually prefer to see the 1 series regarded and acknowledged as an entry level car. Anything to escape the negative snob appeal stereotype of BMW ownership...
Agreed. While I could afford a 335i I have this weird thing where it seems too pretentious for me. Emphasis on the "for me" part. But the 135i will be plenty of car while still seeming like the "cheap BMW" which is perfect in my book.
I expect the interior room to be very good in the coupe, as I am currently driving a 118d hatchback in Europe now and the interior room is very comparable to a 3 coupe. I am 6'5" and I find it to be comfortable.
All I can say is that if I was looking at the 335i coupe this year I would differently hold off and buy the more nimble 135i and not because of the price but it more accurately represents a 2+2 coupe than the 335i. Seems the 3er bloat shows up the most in the coupe IMO
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