BMW UKL platform
| UKL | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Also called | UKL1, UKL2 |
| Production | 2014- |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini/Subcompact |
| Layout | FF Front engine, front wheel drive |
| Vehicles | Mini Hatch |
The UKL platform (UKL=Untere Klasse, lower class in German[1]) is an automobile platform developed by German car manufacturer BMW. It is a modular architecture to suit a range of front and four-wheel drive models.
The platform has two derivatives; the UKL1 and UKL2. The former was first used in the 2014 Mini Hatch.[2]
UKL1 platform
The UKL1 platform is expected to be utilised by up to 11 BMW and Mini models.[3]
Models announced include:
- Mini Hatch (F56) (2014)
- BMW 2-Series Active Tourer (F45) (2014)
- Mini Clubman (F54) (expected late 2014)
- Mini Hatch 5-door (F55) (expected late 2014)
UKL2 platform
The UKL2 platform will underpin the BMW 1-Series and X1.[4]
References
- ↑ http://www.autobild.de/artikel/bmw-1er-vorschau-5109646.html
- ↑ Holloway, Hilton (21 July 2013). "How BMW and Mini will sell a million cars per year off one platform". Autocar. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ↑ Rix, Jack (4 December 2013). "BMW boss confirms 11 front-drive models". Auto Express. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ↑ Taylor, Michael (1 March 2014). "Next BMW X1 set to go big on efficiency". Auto Express. Retrieved 29 May 2014.