BMW 1-er From PML

[E83_X3]

Anybody knows if PML plans to bring in the 1-Series? Entry-level 116 or 120?

What is stalling, or preventing them from doing so?
Is it about remaining cost-competitive, vs the likes of VW and Audi?

Looking at the competition:

VW Golf 1.6 FSI ($86K)
115 BHP / 155 Nm, 6-sp Tiptronic

VW Golf 2.0 FSI ($98K)
150 BHP / 200 Nm, 6-sp Tiptronic

Audi A3 1.6 Fastback ($106K)
102 BHP / 148 Nm, 6-sp Tiptronic

I am sure the BMW 116 and 120 will have engine specs that are on par with, if not better than, their VAG counterparts. Only question is whether they will be price-competitive if they are brought into SG.

I'd be interested to know PML's position on this, and if anyone who has done some research on this topic before? Thanks.

 

[bmw3er]

Re: BMW 1-er From PML

I've rented an 1-er in overseas, not so fantastic, u are just buying its badge to impress your neighbour only.

Anybody knows if PML plans to bring in the 1-Series? Entry-level 116 or 120?

What is stalling, or preventing them from doing so?
Is it about remaining cost-competitive, vs the likes of VW and Audi?

Looking at the competition:

VW Golf 1.6 FSI ($86K)
115 BHP / 155 Nm, 6-sp Tiptronic

VW Golf 2.0 FSI ($98K)
150 BHP / 200 Nm, 6-sp Tiptronic

Audi A3 1.6 Fastback ($106K)
102 BHP / 148 Nm, 6-sp Tiptronic

I am sure the BMW 116 and 120 will have engine specs that are on par with, if not better than, their VAG counterparts. Only question is whether they will be price-competitive if they are brought into SG.

I'd be interested to know PML's position on this, and if anyone who has done some research on this topic before? Thanks.

 

[E83_X3]

Re: BMW 1-er From PML

I've rented an 1-er in overseas, not so fantastic, u are just buying its badge to impress your neighbour only.

You mean its handling is nothing to shout about?
Which model did you drive?

I agree that if the engine and how it handles is only mediocre, one would be better off buying a VW Golf.

Still, I'm inquisitive to know why PML does not want to compete in the hot hatch-genre of cars. I guess a 130 will be very niche in SG

 

[bmw3er]

Re: BMW 1-er From PML

I rented an 116i in Erlangen. My German colleagues were all laughing at me why I rented a supermarket shopping car! :furious:

The interior feels cheapo and was rattling badly, rear seats are hopelessly cramp and I also dun get the usual refinements I find in the other BMW series.

I think u can talk to pi if u really want a 130i here, but be prepared to pay a premium. Then again what's the point?

You mean its handling is nothing to shout about?
Which model did you drive?

I agree that if the engine and how it handles is only mediocre, one would be better off buying a VW Golf.

Still, I'm inquisitive to know why PML does not want to compete in the hot hatch-genre of cars. I guess a 130 will be very niche in SG