Will the Hatchback ever be available in the US?

Rippy087 · 04-09-2008, 12:51 PM

I know this doesn't appear to be the right forum for this, but I figured that if I posted this in the hatchback section, it would only be viewed by Euro and other non US country members, but....

Will the Hatchback ever be available in the US? I don't know what it is, mabey it's my European blood, but I love how hatchbacks look. Anyone have any info on this?

Thanks,
Jake

ruffstik · 04-09-2008, 01:32 PM

I highly doubt that the US will ever see the hatchback....

Kayne · 04-09-2008, 02:20 PM

Well, a few years ago, I read an article saying that they would NEVER bring the 1 series because there was no market for it. Lo and behold, 4 years later, an article came out saying that the 1 series would come to the US!

So, we'll never know for sure.

pinksnyper · 04-09-2008, 02:26 PM

no offense, but I think the hatchback is the ugliest design concept since the Vehicross

mtla4 · 04-09-2008, 03:05 PM

Americans hate hb but over here we dig them

plien69 · 04-09-2008, 03:14 PM

Doubt we'll see the hatchback. Hatchbacks have a down-market, economy connotation here in the US market, which doesn't fit the brand identity of BMW in the US.

C6H12O6 · 04-09-2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtla4

Americans hate hb but over here we dig them

i love hatches.
gti 2.0 is sweet.
1 series hatch with hartge classics are sweet IMHO.

mtla4 · 04-09-2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raja ventureshield

i love hatches.
gti 2.0 is sweet.
1 series hatch with hartge classics are sweet IMHO.

I wanted to modify my post : GTI is the only hatch that does well beside that.....but hey gas prices will probably be a wake up call for a few people at 1.40$ a liter(equivalent of 5.29$ a gallon) I can't wait for these fuel efficient diesel cars to hit the roads. That way we can get rid of useless SUV and get a few cool cars and engines from Europe or Japan. I hope that the 335d are the beggining of a new era. A 335d Touring would be the ultimate sleeper.

ManMachine · 04-09-2008, 04:53 PM

As the gas price continues to go up and BMW SAV sales continue to sag, I think BMW could change the plan and bring over the hatch or more 3 series wagons. They already have the car, just wait for the U.S. buyers to warm up to a small, fun, and practical vehicle. It probably won't happen for a while, as Audi A3 sales shows.

ansun · 04-09-2008, 05:48 PM

Why? Dont be a poser civic...stick with a coupe!

i joke

Year1of1 · 04-09-2008, 07:16 PM

hb vs coupe

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Rippy087 Private 1 Rep 69 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Will the Hatchback ever be available in the US? I know this doesn't appear to be the right forum for this, but I figured that if I posted this in the hatchback section, it would only be viewed by Euro and other non US country members, but.... Will the Hatchback ever be available in the US? I don't know what it is, mabey it's my European blood, but I love how hatchbacks look. Anyone have any info on this? Thanks, Jake
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Kayne New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Well, a few years ago, I read an article saying that they would NEVER bring the 1 series because there was no market for it. Lo and behold, 4 years later, an article came out saying that the 1 series would come to the US! So, we'll never know for sure.
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