Some while ago, a recent report stated that the 2-Series Gran Coupe would be launched to the market in 2019, the model sporting a rear-wheel drive layout.

However, a new report launched by Auto Bild mentioned that the new-gen BMW 1-Series and 2-Series would come with a front-wheel drive layout.

This means that both 1- and the 2-Series would stand on the company`s new UKL platform, also found on the new MINI models as well as on the 2-Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer MPV.

Perhaps this might not be a good news for some BMW petrol heads, but as a compensation, the carmaker is also rumored to introduce, as expected, an optional xDrive. The powertrains are far to be revealed.

The same report also concluded that we wouldn`t be seeing the new-gen 1-Series and 2-Series too soon, as both models have already received a facelift model.

As stated in a previous article, the 2-Series Gran Coupe version would be revealed somewhere in 2019, so we should expect the rest of the lineup to join the club by the end of the decade.

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After being caught on shots a couple of days ago, the 2016 BMW M2 is ending up in our news again, this time with some interesting news, according to which the model might receive an xDrive version, apart from the usual front-wheel configuration.

In case it will come with an all-wheel drive layout, the BMW M2 must shed some weight, finally standing at around 1530 kg, in order to cope with the new configuration and higher performance. The 2016 BMW M2 xDrive is also rumored to be first launched in the United States, at the beginning of 2016.

The 2016 BMW M2 will come with a lot of power as well, as the model will be equipped in its final version, with a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder with direct injection, codenamed the S57 B30, and will produce around 370 horsepower. Mind that this 3.0-liter is not the same used on the M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe.

The power should be enough for the upcoming BMW M2 to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds, when hooked to a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox, at a top speed of 250 km/h.

The 2016 BMW M2 will be officially unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show and once it will emerge on the market at the end of the year, it will have a starting price of $50,000 in the United States.

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Up until a couple of years ago we were used to seeing BMW models wearing the famous rear-wheel drive layout, but as technology progressed, so did the German based carmaker, which has adopted a different attitude towards drivetrain possibilities, and launched BMW cars with front-wheel drive layout, while also developing the all-wheel layout technology on its most powerful M models.

But why this decisive turn? The fast growing auto technology and performance as well as the heavy competition, has led to strict swifts in the company`s strategy, according to which at least the M5 and the M6 models will receive an xDrive version.

The AWD performance comes with a whole lot of advantages when driving on different road conditions or on bad weather conditions. It allows the driver to better handle and control the car in tight corners, on snowy conditions or other difficult situations.

Even if the company`s philosophy will remain the rear-wheel drive performance, the all-wheel drive technology will give drivers the possibility and the chance of exploring their powerful M vehicles to the max and will allow BMW to keep one feet in front of the its heavy competitors like Audi or Mercedes-Benz.

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The BMW German based automaker is still unsure whether to use a front-wheel drive layout or not for the upcoming 2-Series Coupe and Convertible versions.

We are talking about some rumors coming from the already famous BMW insider Scott26/27, who has found out that the carmaker is somehow determined to put the 2-Series on a FWD platform.

To be a reminder, the BMW carmaker launched the first 2-Series lineup with a rear-wheel drive system, with the 2-Series Active Tourer car family to be the first model using the new UKL platform, meaning a front-wheel drive layout.

Decisively, the BMW automaker might be somehow inclined of moving forward with a future generation 2-Series lineup, both convertible and coupe, that would stay on the same FWD platform.

The BMW board will soon have to decide on this awkward situation, especially since other rumors also mentions the possibility of the 1-Series lineup to be standing on the carmaker`s new UKL platform in the near future as well.

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With the now modern UKL1 MINI platform to be used on the fresh BMW models, the carmaker is also planning to use it on other models coming with front-wheel drive layout.

The BMW German based automaker is planning six models with FWD by 2017, in order to reduce costs, as opposed to the rear-wheel drive, which costs the company a lot of money.

The brand six models with FWD will also share a lot of power, as the models in question will be powered by three-cylinder turbocharged engines.

Some of the models are already announced, meaning the BMW 2-Series Active Tourer MPV, aimed at the Mercedes-Benz B Class, which will shortly be followed by the Family Tourer seven-seat MPV, in 2015.

Next, the BMW carmaker will ensure the evolution of its SUV and crossover lineup, with the next-gen X1 front-wheel to be launched in 2016, while a niche X2 coupe crossover is also planned.

Eventually, in 2017, the BMW automaker will launch on the same UKL1 MINI platform, the fresh new small BMW Z2 roadster, riding alongside the new-gen 1-Series hatchback.

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BMW has been teasing us with some rumors for some time now, concerning the launch of the next generation of the Active Tourer, which seemed to be quite false in terms of specs and details.

The long expected 2 Series Active Tourer, rendered with a rear-wheel system, is in fact the BMW`s first front-wheel drive sedan ever launched, ready to hit the American auto dealers next year.

Since it is a premiere for the German automaker to put an FWD system on its Tourer, significant changes have also been made to its wheelbase, coming with much more cargo space.

The BMW FWD 2 Series Active Tourer sports almost the same looks as its previous versions, except for some finer lines and blunter nose.

As for the interior though, the 2 Series Active Tourer has been modified for better usage, featuring a sliding rear seat, backrests which can now be adjustable, automatic tailgate or panoramic sunroof.

The Tourer lineup will be equipped with 3 engines. The 218i Active Tourer will sport a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder, followed by the 225i Active Tourer with 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, finishing with the 218d Active Tourer with 2.0-liter turbodiesel and 148 hp.

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So far, the direction BMW have been on in chase of the luxury market, has been doing pretty well in figuring out where the money is.

Now though, the tides are changing and the Bavarians are looking to capture another market that’s so far been kept neatly away from them.

The new direction will have a foundation on the new UKL platform BMW are developing in order to take over the front wheel drive market.

As a first trial by fire, the new platform will be underpinning the 1 Series GT and, in a few years, the 1 Series sedan.

Sounds like a pretty good plan, after all, BMW don’t sell any cars that are front wheel drive exclusive apart from what the Mini sub brand is offering.

Such a major change for the actual roundel brand has probably already caused several suicides among diehard purists.

On the less grim side, there are lots of people who are interested in a car with all the practicality of a front wheel drive platform but the driving dynamics of a BMW.

It will not feel the same, but if it’s brilliant for a FWD (which is quite likely given the Mini route) it will still be more interesting than Mercedes or Audi.

The Bavarians seem to be quite confident in their abilities with the front wheel driven platform since they’re working on having 12 models ready in this spec.

Apart from the already known models, a five door Mini is in the works, a new crossover and a larger hatchback are also scheduled.

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According to sources quoted by with egmCarTech, BMW have recently held a clinic group study on the east coast and west coast to show owners a new entry-level hatchback.

The model, which will fit below the 1-Series (which is odd since I was thinking the 1 Series was going to be the smallest car they made unless they wanted to produce a 0), will feature traditional BMW styling in hatchback form and will be built on the company’s upcoming front-wheel-drive platform.

BMW purists shake at the hearing of these words, front wheel drive, what has this company come to? To be honest though, it might not be that bad as the revived Mini which is a BMW project is a great handling car.

Speaking of the Mini, the new generation of models will be sharing the basis of this small hatch FWD BMW entry-level and that basis will be the front-wheel-drive architecture the company is working on, according to BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer.

And as the next generation of Mini this new BMW is set to have a debut within the year 2014. Development boss Klaus Draeger has confirmed this and also mentioned that the size group for the new BMW will be in the same playing field with the Volkswagen Golf and the Scirocco.

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