The Bavarians are going to release a new model, which harmoniously complement the 1-Series. It is no secret that BMW is developing its first front-wheel drive car. Previously, it was rumored that the front drive, you may receive the hatchback 1-series. However, back in December about a new generation Bavarian "one", it would seem, has denied these claims. However, as it turned out, not until the end. The fact that front-wheel drive will actually appear on the BMW 1-Series, but on a different version. According to British magazine Autocar, the manufacturer from Munich is going to release a new 1-Series GT is a car, with a slightly increased ground clearance like the BMW 5-Series GT, only smaller in size. It is this version and will be front-wheel drive, although the creators do not rule out the presence of options, the option with the all-wheel drive. In addition, BMW 1 GT will get the UKL1 platform, which includes the suspension MacPherson strut front and traditional z-shaped "memorycache back. Moreover, the representatives of BMW believe that the annual production of front-wheel drive cars will be approximately 600 000 - 800 000 units.