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2005 BMW 1-Series 5-Door Preview

It's hard to believe, but after years of speculation the Golf-sized BMW 1-Series is finally finished and ready for production. Well, at least we can be sure of the 5-door version being finalized. Having been designed to fit under the 3-Series Compact in Europe as BMW's new entry-level model, it just might do some damage within the luxury hatchback market - but it won't be easy.