The shock just won’t wear off. Before we even got used to the idea of a front wheel drive BMW it felt like it was already getting here.

A little time did pass since then but new it seems that the 1 Series GT is right around the corner for production and the UKL platform it rides on gains popularity.

A lot of the popularity does come from emerging markets and the simple appeal of profitability found within front wheel drive.

Moreover, the recent talk about BMW’s attempt at making twelve new models riding on the platform is starting to go over the top.

Somebody inside BMW have found a few more ideas they could spin-off into the front wheel drive rhythm so that a total of 20 such models could end up existing.

I’m almost lost for words. There was no denying that BMW is a company which works at its best towards making money.

There’s no doubt, in my mind, that the upcoming front wheel drive BMW units will be a joy to drive and have a premium feel about them.

Somehow, the announcement to expand a new idea so far that it would be come a bread winner from a small niche market, isn’t the most desirable thing in the world.

Then again, if I remember correctly, announcing that BMW is about to make an SUV had the world sitting with its back side on fire and the X5 is doing brilliantly.

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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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