BMW has used the 2015 Guangzhou Motor Show in China to show off its latest concept, the 1 Series Compact Sedan concept.

Reports indicate that the production 1 Series Sedan model will be revealed in early 2016 and will be only be available to the Chinese market. Judging by the looks of the 1 Series Sedan Concept, BMW may be onto something good here and we can only hope that BMW considers offering the 1 Series Sedan in other markets, including South Africa.

Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design commented, “The BMW Compact Sedan Concept reveals the potential we see in a compact sedan. It not only gives the driver and passengers generous amounts of space within a compact area but does so while providing the sporting ability you'd expect from BMW and an elegance otherwise only available in large BMW sedans. The quality and intrinsic value of the BMW Compact Sedan Concept are clear signals of our premium intentions for the car."

Special Features

The BMW 1 Series Sedan Concept features an exclusive paint job called Liquid Metal Bronze and BMW says that ‘fine pigments in the paint shift between light and dark depending on the incidence of light’ for special effect. The 1 Series Sedan Concept is also fitted with 20-inch light alloy wheels with a double spoke design.

Up front, the kidney grille is flanked by twin circular LED headlights making it quickly recognisable as a BMW while the V-shaped central air intake gives the car a broad appearance. At the rear, L-shaped LED taillights are a distinct feature while a chrome insert adds a dash of class to the overall look.

The interior is focussed on the driver with lines converging either side of the steering wheel creating what BMW calls a ‘cone of vision’ that tapers into the Head-Up Display. Nappa leather, open pore wood and brushed aluminium decorate the instrument panel which is also covered in leather with contrasting stitching. The familiar orange contour lighting adds further character to the interior at night and the feeling of space in the interior is further emphasised by a large panoramic sunroof. Vehicle information is provided by an 8.8-inch screen in the central information display as well as in the Head-Up display.

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