BMW has begun testing the next generation 1-series out in the open. The 2011 1-series is inching closer to production day by day. Myriads of 2011 1-series’ spy shots are doing their rounds in the internet. Now we have a rendering of what the next generation 1-series could look like.

Being the smallest and most affordable, BMW, the 1-series has not been up to the mark and hasn’t really tasted success like its stablemates, the 3-, 5- and 7-series. Now BMW would be hoping to change all that with the next gen 1-series.

The exterior styling, interior space, plastic quality and refinement levels of the current 1-series fell miserably short of BMW standards and disappointed many Bimmer fans. BMW is developing the 2011 1-series keeping the shortcomings of the current ‘one’ in mind.

BMW is also eying for the American market, hence we can expect the 2011 BMW 1-series to grow up in size. There has also been speculation that the 2011 1-series could come with a two-door Shooting brake version. The new design theme of BMW would be abundant on the new ‘One’ starting with the upright grille and fascia.

The 2011 1-series would come with a whole new bunch of efficient engines. Small 4-cylinder engines jointly developed by BMW and Peugeot-Citroen for use in the Mini and the latter’s small cars might find its way under the hood of the 2011 1-series. BMW could also plonk in its acclaimed 6-cylinder motors for the top end 1-series. Though chances of an ‘M version’ of the 2011 ‘one’ are dim, there could be a ‘SuperSports’ version.

The 2011 BMW 1-series could also come with Efficient-Dynamics technologies like stop-start systems, regenerative brakes, solar panels and heat-recovery systems.

2011 BMW 1-series renderings -

Source: Adicto Al Motor