1 Series Diesel Hatch in the US

Considering my 135 is getting mid to high teens – at best – in mixed driving, the higher efficiency would be welcome. Would I give up the 0-60 in less than 5 seconds for that? Don’t know – for now, probably not as that’s not what I bought the 135 for. I bought it for fun, not efficiency. There are however I think a lot of people that would like the balance of fun, acceleration and high fuel economy.

That said, it would also depend on the cost. In my opinion though, I think the market would absolutely welcome a Diesel option in many variations from BMW.

Second that Michael, think there are more that there are more than a few people interested in the hatch.

Bring it! please..

I would buy this in 123d Coupe form right now as long as it was priced in the 128 range. Not a fan of the 4-door hatch version from a design standpoint and I don’t need the space. The Mini’s success has shown that US buyers will embrace a premium priced hatch as long as it’s not a chopped version of the sedan (a la 318ti).

I would definitely be interested and be a potential buyer if BMW offered a 1 series hatch diesel in the United States. Even a 1 series hatch in general. They need to sale the 1 series hatch in the US.

I would absolutely LOVE this car to become available in the states. Would definetly buy it.

I have seen one driving around Michigan. I would definately buy it over the coupe – but BMW could certainly do better on the styling of the 3/5 door.

The proportions of this car are just so much better than the coupe, IMO. Saw a few in Tokyo when I was over there. This beats the A3 up and down the block…

The only thing that would kill its momentum in the US is not the hatch-configuration… that’s a plus… but the price. A $35k pricetag out the door would kill sales, no question. And that’s probably what they’d do, so you may as well leave it in Europe and Asia.

I think they should bring us a 3 series with a smaller engine too. Something like the 318i. It doesn’t need to be a hatch, just something like a smaller more efficient engine that costs less than the 328. I know BMW has to maintain their “premium car” image with high powered engines, but give us something economical as an option. I know they’re bringing us the 335d, but why not a 320d option too?

Now a very popular car in Mexico, I just received the 120i 5 doors as a company car, the price tag is not to bad for a BMW 2009 $29,200 US all tax an tittle included