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      09-15-2014, 03:31 PM   #92
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Originally Posted by danimal View Post
The problem is, if you are in the U.S., what other brand would you shop for a small RWD car with 4/5 seats? Who else makes one? I wouldn't really count the Subaru/Scion twins because they are 2+2s with pretty much adult-proof back seats. I also wouldn't count a 3/4 Series or a Cadillac ATS because they are not small.

Basically, if BMW leaves the small, RWD market, that's the end of the small, RWD market in the U.S. Unless another manufacturer steps in to fill the void.
Nissan supposedly plans on entering the segment with a car tentatively known as "idx."
http://www.motoring.com.au/news/spor...s-up-idx-45543
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