Toyota and BMW are discussing the possibility of joint development of compact hatchback

The main objective in creating a platform for the new hatchback is to reduce the weight and chatchbackost of the machine, so the key actions of engineers and reduction of various equipment, which comes with the car. The main objective in creating a platform for the new hatchback is to reduce the weight and cost of the machine, so the key actions of engineers will “daunsayzing” and reduction of various equipment, which comes with the car.

The ongoing collaboration between the companies BMW and Toyota can get a new direction, the magazine writes Automobile Magazine. The parties discussed the possibility of developing a platform for compact hatchback.

The main task when creating a base for the new model is to reduce the weight and cost of the machine, so the key actions of engineers will “daunsayzing” and reduction of various equipment, which comes with the car. Also considered the option machine features electric propulsion.

Until the disposal of the media were only details about the project on the basis of the new BMW platform. According to preliminary information, the German company expects to release the most compact model for its Mini brand called Minor (this name was wearing the very first Mini 1959).

It is known that the novelty will cost anywhere from $ 14,500 to $ 16,000 and will be made using designs shown on concepts and Paceman Rocketman. The car will receive the roof with raised ridges, trapezoidal grille, roof rack black and taillights with a picture of the British flag.

About the development of Toyota has not reported, but it is known that the project will not have anything to do with the new generation models Aygo, presented in 2014 – its life cycle will last approximately until 2020.

Recall now in the context of cooperation between BMW and Toyota Bavarian company provides its Japanese diesel engines in exchange for hydrogen and hybrid technology. In addition, automakers are working on a platform for a sports car, which will be used in the creation of a new generation Toyota Supra and BMW Z4.

Toyota and BMW are discussing the possibility of joint development of compact hatchback