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Overview

Unlike the BMW 1 Series hatchback of the time, it uses the front-wheel drive UKL platform. It was first shown at

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in 2016, and sales started in China in February 2017. Due to its success in the Chinese market, the BMW F52 was later sold in Mexico in 2018. The M Sport version went on sale in Mexico on 21 October 2019. In other markets such as Europe and North America, however, it is not available. Instead, the mechanically similar 2 Series Gran Coupe is offered as BMW's entry-level sedan.

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