I think this hatch looks gross. I also don't think turning it into a sedan will save it. It's too tall and too narrow. Look at the amount of sheet metal above the front wheel well that makes up the fender. It's really freakin tall in front. Also look at the distance between the top of the rear wheel well and the bottom of the side windows. The proportions are just ungainly and making it a sedan won't fix that. Oh well, it was worth a shot. Maybe in Europe where people are actually willing to buy this kind of funky crap that is made by the likes of Renault it will sell well but I can see exactly why the hatch version has no prospect of being sold in the USA.
Originally Posted by fastball
Well, I guess they're trying to attract younger, less financially flexible customers..... For the 25k or so those are going to sell for I'd get a late model 3 series or previous generation 5 series. I don't know what they're thinking in Bavaria.
The ability to buy a brand new vehicle does have its appeal.