BMW is preparing a new “Y” line

BMW car manufacturer chooses a new strategy for its «younger» models, which will now be divided into three categories: traditional, sports and Lifestyle.

Except for 1-Series GT and crossovers X1 and X2 models the latter group will also include a new model line, which will receive the code name Y. Presumably, the first representative of this car family will be BMW Y1, addressed to fans of sports and bright crossovers. According to the news, the new model will be similar to two door and two seat version of crossover BMW X6 and will have reduced dimensions.
BMW Y1 is, in fact, the connection of two classes of cars – Bavarian roadster line Z and crossovers under the symbol X. The idea of merging the two categories has previously been demonstrated by car manufacturers in the example of the conceptual model of BMW X-coupe.

In the category of «traditional» Bavarian plan to put the models of the first series, presented in the version with hybrid drive, as well as modifications of sports hatchback.

The family of sports cars will be represented by such cars as the compact roadster BMW Z2, as well as the 1-Series in convertible and coupe versions with SuperSports modifications, which will appear in the near future in  radical super lightweight model called BMW 135i.