The BMW 1 series GT will arrive in UK showrooms towards the end of 2014, and these most current spy shots show exactly how the car’s look is evolving.
The 1 series GT complies with the BMW 5 series GT and forthcoming BMW 3 series GT as a a lot more practical, spacious alternative to the vehicle on which it’s based. The 1 GT breaks with custom as it will ended up being BMW’s very first front-wheel-drive car, as previewed by the idea active Tourer shown at the Paris motor Show last year.
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Like the CAT, the 1 series GT features a fairly low-set kidney grille, while the creased bonnet rakes steeply towards the front windscreen. In profile, the 1 GT has a rising beltline, while a front quarterlight window ahead of the door mirrors helps the driver’s visibility.
The rear wing extends down each side of the rear window, improving aerodynamic effectiveness – a function which will also be utilized on the next BMW X5. The prototype seen right here has roofing rails, which weren’t featured on the feline concept.
The BMW 1 series GT will be a five-seater with dimensions extremely similar to the Mercedes B-Class, with the feline idea measuring in at 4,353mm long, 1,834mm large and 1,560mm tall. A seven-seater version is also organized to join the variety at a later date.
The GT will share its platform with the all-new third generation MINI, which is slated to arrive towards the end of this year. It will be powered by BMW’s new 1.5-litre three-cylinder modular petrol and diesel engines, while a hybrid version, previewed by the feline concept, is also expected to be offered.