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We know what you're thinking: Another day, another
BMW bodystyle. Except this one's different.
The Bavarian automaker, much like its fellow German marques
Audi and
Mercedes-Benz, has exploded its product offerings with spinoffs of its established models. So the two-door
6 Series has bred a
four-door GranCoupe version. The
5 Series, in addition to the sedan and wagon, has given us the oddly proportioned
5 Series Gran Turismo. But the upcoming 1 Series Gran Turismo is another kettle of fish in that it is not expected to share the small rear-drive platform with its recently revised namesake, but rather pack a new front-drive platform.
According to BMW Blog, the long-rumored 1 Series GT will finally make its debut next fall at the
Paris Motor Show. When it does, the tall hatchback will be targeted directly at the
Mercedes-Benz B-Class, slotting (in form at least) in between the existing
1 Series hatchback (pictured above) and
X1 crossover. But if front-wheel drive isn't how you picture your BMW channeling its power, an all-wheel xDrive version is also tipped to be in the cards, as well as a hybrid model.
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