BMW MPV

esscolab · 11-12-2008, 03:49 AM

I don't know about you but this looks hideous, then again, BMW may be going into the funeral market.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...aspx?AR=235973

Edit:-

In fact I'd rather drive a Nissan Nutsack.

Oregon · 11-12-2008, 05:15 AM

Those are spy shots of a camouflaged mule. Having said that, undressed the thing isn't going to be a far sight more attractive after the plastic stuck-on bits have been shed. It would be very easy to infer BMW has not been particularly concerned with appearance/s these last few years.

ptack · 11-12-2008, 06:01 AM

Just what the heck is it supposed to be? The article doesn't make it any clearer.
Based on the same platform as the new 5-series, which arrives next year, the PAS will provide BMW with an MPV for the first time. The firm has lost sales to the likes of the Ford S-Max as 3-series drivers have families and want more space, and this is the company’s response.

Ok, so they're going to make minivan? But no..

The PAS design team considered adding a third row of seats to create a sort of luxury people carrier, but Autocar understands this idea has been scrapped because of the heavy curvature of the roof. Instead, the PAS will come X6-style with four deep-set individual seats, or with the more conventional arrangement of two front seats and a rear bench.
Umm, so they're going to give families more space, but only 4/5 seats? I can see it if this is just a replacement for the X5, but it's no MPV.

esscolab · 11-12-2008, 06:04 AM

To be honest, it looks like two cars welded together. What a mess. You'd have to be insane, blind or not care what it looks like to buy one of these.

atr_hugo · 11-12-2008, 08:15 AM

A tall 'Touring' - so it's going to be a 5-series 'Touring' with a lift-kit? ; -)

EspressoBoy · 11-12-2008, 08:35 AM

Obviously they saw this, and were worried... So they need to address those that like to carry such things...

Well they can market it with this girl...

esscolab · 11-12-2008, 08:38 AM

I'd rather have the above. Is that a Nissan Bluebird ?

ptack · 11-12-2008, 05:59 PM

I think it's a casket.

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esscolab Brigadeer 75 Rep 728 Posts Drives: Black 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colchester - UK iTrader: (0)	BMW MPV I don't know about you but this looks hideous, then again, BMW may be going into the funeral market. http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...aspx?AR=235973 Edit:- In fact I'd rather drive a Nissan Nutsack. __________________ Eibach Sports springs, Evole Remap, Quafe LSD, AR Downpipes, Forge FMIC, Hart'ge Quads, BMS Intake.
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Oregon NRA Life Member, BMW CCA 30 year member 213 Rep 2,614 Posts Drives: 04' M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1) Garage List 1971 2002 [0.00] 2004 M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	Those are spy shots of a camouflaged mule. Having said that, undressed the thing isn't going to be a far sight more attractive after the plastic stuck-on bits have been shed. It would be very easy to infer BMW has not been particularly concerned with appearance/s these last few years. __________________ Resigned 1ADDICTS Moderator “To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them.” – George Mason
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ptack Brigadier General 306 Rep 4,481 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Just what the heck is it supposed to be? The article doesn't make it any clearer. Based on the same platform as the new 5-series, which arrives next year, the PAS will provide BMW with an MPV for the first time. The firm has lost sales to the likes of the Ford S-Max as 3-series drivers have families and want more space, and this is the company’s response. Ok, so they're going to make minivan? But no.. The PAS design team considered adding a third row of seats to create a sort of luxury people carrier, but Autocar understands this idea has been scrapped because of the heavy curvature of the roof. Instead, the PAS will come X6-style with four deep-set individual seats, or with the more conventional arrangement of two front seats and a rear bench. Umm, so they're going to give families more space, but only 4/5 seats? I can see it if this is just a replacement for the X5, but it's no MPV. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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esscolab Brigadeer 75 Rep 728 Posts Drives: Black 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colchester - UK iTrader: (0)	To be honest, it looks like two cars welded together. What a mess. You'd have to be insane, blind or not care what it looks like to buy one of these. __________________ Eibach Sports springs, Evole Remap, Quafe LSD, AR Downpipes, Forge FMIC, Hart'ge Quads, BMS Intake.
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 333 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	A tall 'Touring' - so it's going to be a 5-series 'Touring' with a lift-kit? ; -)
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EspressoBoy 1addict, and proud 41 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Obviously they saw this, and were worried... So they need to address those that like to carry such things... Well they can market it with this girl... __________________
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