
According to
Automobile Magazine, in 2013, BMW will add two 1-series variants with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive. BMW will link its FWD/AWD 1-series variants to the third-edition MINI that is set to debut simultaneously with the 1-series variants. Word also is that a fastback BMW will share its vehicle structure with the next Mini Clubman. BMW is thus thinking of a modular matrix for interchangable parts between the vehicles.