brillomaster Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 and for car enthusiasts everywhere. BMW have announced this: The 2-series Active Tourer. The first ever BMW with front wheel drive. as far as i can see, it has nothing at all to distinguish it from the multitude of other short wheelbase yet tall car mpv-cum-hatchback eco dieselbox things made by every other car manufacturer. sad times BMW, you used to have morals and make cool cars for real drivers, but now you've sold out and made a car exactly the same as everyone else to try and get some more markets share in a sector you have no business being in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I agree... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I was reading the other day that the new mini will be the base platform for the new small bmws so yes, sad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 What in the name of bloody hell? I don't believe it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 What a load of ugly old tosh!! I'm not bothered as I'm glad I don't drive a BMW with the amount drivers on the road driving a beemer who just don't have a clue about safety, the law, or courtesy. Let them have that pile of old crock! But I agree with your point, they wan't to get into every part of the automotive market. List their models, it's quite shocking, and then the 4 series is out, why oh why oh why...... what for? Because people don't like odd numbers? 3, nah hate the number, 5?, nah, hat the number......4 oh yes I'll have a four..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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docwra Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Sorry, the Mini wasnt FWD? Must have missed that one. And when they already make: and this new thing doesnt look too bad and TBF to them, when Mercedes and Audi already make numerous cars that want to be vans, you cant really blame Bimmer for jumping on the bandwagon really. Edited February 14, 2014 by docwra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Don't blame BMW, blame drivers across the world who buy them because of the badge, not because they're bloody good cars. Most people have no idea how FWD differs from RWD, so why spend the extra developing a chassis that can take it if no-one cares? To be fair, they've said that they'll only go FWD on the cheapy 1/2 series so we as enthusiasts shouldn't notice a difference. It's not ideal though, granted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 BMW must have one of the ugliest range of cars on sale today...but as long as it's got a BMW badge on it'll sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 BMW must have one of the ugliest range of cars on sale today...but as long as it's got a BMW badge on it'll sell. This is probably true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 It's the way of the world I'm afraid. Car enthusiasts are a very small minority and manufacturers will go where the money is. People will buy this because of the blue propellers, just like they buy X1's and X3's. To be honest, as long as they keep making the good ones as well it doesn't really matter all that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 It's no worse than the X1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 BMW is a brand not a car manufacturer anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 One horrendous looking car.... but I bet they shift them all. Horrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I don't think this is aimed at petrol heads though so looks and performance aren't in the priority list for this If someone was in the market for a small people carrier they would rather have the badge and build quality of a BMW. If there's a market why not tap into it If anyone made a people carrier aimed at petrol heads I doubt they would sell many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Zafira VXR, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Forgot about that lol Not sure on its performance but it's still a people carrier. The bodykit doesn't change the fact it's still a box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Nah, I was agreeing with you, no-one bought the Zafira! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Well well well how the tables have turned... just as BMW drops the ball with a FWD people carrier, Renault picks it up again with their next twingo, deciding on a rear engined, rear wheel drive layout Admittedly the engines won't set your hair on fire, but refreshing to see a small car manufacturer switching to rwd - could be a real drivers gem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellsteruk Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Does look poo. But they are all trying to cash in on the success nissan has had with the qashqai, a 4x4 wannabe but mega popular and sold like hot cakes. They all want a piece of it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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