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2 generations
BMW 3 Series Compact
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
To attract more customers on its side, BMW introduced the 3-Series compact in 1993. The second and last generation was introduced in 2000. It didn't work too well.
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BMW 3 Series Compact
1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Before 1994, the last time when BMW offered a hatchback was between 1971 and 1972 with the Touring version of the 1600 series. And it was not a success. But for the 1994 model, it was a different story.
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