The new prototypes include a minicab established on the BMW Megacity conception, an Audi A1-vying FWD BMW intended under the 1-Series and a new 2-Series.

Based on the report, BMW’s entry-level rear-wheel drive model is to become the future 2-Series while the 1-Series, beside the minicab and the little hatch prototypes intended under it, would be FWDs.

The reports that BMW contrives to change the 1-Series to a front-wheel drive program in 2015 may make clear why BMW has been so mysterious about just how many forms or body modes would be deduced from its new FWD platform. The front-drive 1-Series may also gain from the fresh FWD hybrid scheme BMW is formulating with PSA Group.

BMW of late registered trademark applications in the United States for the plates 228, 230, and 235, which indicate that a 6-cylinder power plant for the new 2-Series, even though, BMW’s marking no longer invariably represents to what is under the bonnet.

The new model is anticipated to contend against the likes of the Audi A2 and the Mercedes A-Class. The body-style of this BMW will be similar to those models – a high roof 5-door, 5-seat hatchback door with a diagonally mounted engine and gearbox to render for a shorter poke bonnet and more cabin space. BMW will also provide a more sporting version, an entirely unlike model, to rival the A1.

The Bavarian car manufacturer will be setting in motion the next generation MINI in 2014 which will portion out its front-wheel drive style with those new BMW models. The BMW plans to make up to 1 million front-wheel drive vehicles – badged as both MINIs and BMWs – by 2015. A BMW source told the Autocar that “Both brands possess a comprehensible and individual image. Our research shows BMW and Mini appeal to different buyers.”

Autocar states that BMW will also be extending the 1-Series as a front-wheel drive while still holding back the rear-wheel drive version.