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      03-08-2014, 07:33 AM   #180
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Originally Posted by jackmcclane View Post
No, this time they wanna sell more of the little M and we should see a M2 in 2016 or early 2017.
A 2 series GC definitely takes less time of development than a M2...
BMW was busy making the Active Tourer and other BS so they are "a bit late" with the GC. I think they just underestimated the need for a 2 series GC in their planing/concept stage.
I am just saying it isn't too late since the 2 series just launched and a GC is quickly made.
I just don't see a 2er GC coming from BMW, at all. And the lack of test mules just confirms my suspicions.

The main problem is the size of a (potential) 2er GC. BMW will have to charge $45K USD for a car that is no bigger (smaller?) than an E46. That may have worked 10 years ago, but people in the US want a larger car than that.

I guess MB is trying to fill that hole via the CLA250. I'm sure BMWAG is watching the sales of that particular model very closely.
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