I don't hate the idea of a 1 series sedan. The three series at big as shit, and the new 1 series sedan will be what the e46 sedan was in size. And as stated will be a competitor to the German's entry level cars.
Going FWD however is pure bonkers. If they commit that treason they've thrown the brand under and completely ruined the core principles of BMW.
sigh
P.S i don't know wtf they killed the 1 series here anyways.