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      09-04-2014, 05:49 PM   #45
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Originally Posted by SCOTT26 View Post
FWD is the choice due to the progressive development of the market.
Premium Compact Cars are in demand and competition is high. In order to appeal to customers the product must be competitive.
Some of these customers are not enthusiasts. Many would simply chose because of connectivity or style which shows how progressive the world and market has become.

Cars in the compact segment have to be competitive in anyway possible. To achieve space and flexibility requirements demanded by customers then they must be FWD. Sharing with MINI increases the profit margin and is cost effective for further applications across the architecture.

Of course its about profit the company still needs to make money and survive in a highly contested market. And these compact models bring in huge profits Besides the profits must come in to bring a further radical M3 or something else.
Scott, I understand this, and supports what BMW is doing. However, does that mean we will never see a small RWD BMW ever again? Arguably that is the foundation in which the brand was built on, from the 1600, 2002, and of course the 3 series. With the 3 series now a mid sized car, are we never going to see a small RWD sports hatch, sedan or coupe ever again? That is sad if correct. I guess M2 will be the last in this line.
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