BMW 1 Series GT Teased: Concept Active Tourer Revealed For Paris
BMW has revealed a new small concept this week, offering what could be the first undisguised look at the so-called 1 Series GT. Dubbed Active Tourer, the 'concept' is likely a thinly-veiled preview of a new production model, following
BMW has revealed a new small concept this week, offering what could be the first undisguised look at the so-called 1 Series GT.
Dubbed Active Tourer, the 'concept' is likely a thinly-veiled preview of a new production model, following in the footsteps of the Gran Coupe concept that became the third model in the new 6 Series line-up.
BMW is known to be developing a new front-wheel-drive companion to the existing 1 Series line-up, sharing its platform and powertrains with the next-generation MINI Cooper.
The new model has already been spotted in various mule and prototype bodies, the most recent test cars decked out in heavy camouflage - likely disguising the Active Tourer hatch that we see here.
How does this concept shape up against the new 1 Series? It's a good bit larger all-round, coming closer to the size of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class (which sits above the new 1 Series-rivalling A-Class).
BMW says the Active Tourer is 4350mm long, 1834mm wide and 1560mm tall, making it 26mm longer, 69mm wider and a whopping 139mm taller than the 1 Series.
The concept's wheelbase is shorter however, coming in at 2670mm to the 1 Series' 2690mm.
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