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Originally Posted by mkoesel
So, essentially, the only thing in the article we can bank on are the X7 and 9 Series, the first of which was already confirmed by BMW, and the latter was all but confirmed.
The rest is speculative at best, lies-damn-lies at worst (such as the BS about the 2 Series Gran Coupe replacing the 1 Series hatchback). Some of it may happen, sure, but some will not.
And thanks for the added details about the hatchbacks and what else is going on on in the sub-3 product lineups. We had heard about those coming changes before, but its good to see it reiterated as a reminder.
The only thing we need now is some type of confirmation of the 2 Series Sedan (or perhaps a similar or maybe not-so-similar 2 Series Gran Coupe) for sale outside China. Plus platform details of future 2 Series passenger cars (UKL?, CLAR?, something shared with Toyota), and equivalent M models.  |
I expect the China New Compact Sedan will be available in other markets due to the popularity of the segment as times progress.
But for now the emphasis is solely on China.
But they have investigated possibilities for the car to be manufactured such as the upcoming new plant in Mexico or even Brazil. Such a car also has potential in markets such as India where it can also be manufactured.
Mercedes-Benz are also planning a China only A-Klasse sedan which shows how lucrative the C-Segment is in China which is the main segment still showcasing growth. Whilst other segments decline.
As far as we can tell at the moment the 2er will split to have the more sportier models under RWD with the Sporthatch,Active and Gran Tourer on the more practical side.