[QUOTE=Dackelone;15816836]It's already being made. We will start to see prototypes soon, I think. There will be some new news soon. Trust me.
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This would make sense - if the car is going to debut as a 2016 MY, then they surely need to be in the testing phase soon...
Time will tell - but I agree with the OP - BMW saw the potential for a baby M with the 1M, and now they can produce one in greater numbers and with a higher profit margin. Everyone wins....