BMW have completely lost the plot. This makes the X6 look good...

samsemtex

5 series GT



http://www.drivers-republic.com/first_look/news/details.cfm?articleid=449a43b0ce5c48ec8f11281ea30caceb

What are they thinking?

Just for those who think that photo isnt too bad...

iMax

I like it. Prefer it in black or gunmetal but I like it.

Berty

It has come a long way from Beta

iMax

iMax wrote: »

I like it. Prefer it in black or gunmetal but I like it.

that's what i thought from the side.. but the backend is hideous.

homer90

No No No . cant think of anything else to say ...

chris bangle's one for the road !!

samsemtex

Berty wrote: »

It has come a long way from Beta

that looks better.

Berty

Toyota Prius anyone?

iMax

That looks like a double hinge system like on the new Skoda superb. . If not, bad idea but the car still looks nice.

Like the beta one too.

robbie99

"BMWBlog, who broke the story, say that the car is a similar length to the new 7 Series long wheelbase, making it the largest BMW and quite possibly one of the largest cars on the road. "


One thing I can't understand is that for such a big car how is it that it can only seat 4?

360ts

The interior looks like something from the stationwagon in National Lampoon's vacation!

unkel

I don't think it's too bad. Granted it is a bit CLS me too as we've seen in several other cars recently. Hate the bling wheels. Was gonna say big mistake, the bootlid until I saw the double action like the Skoda Octavia. The hatchback will add hugely to the practicality of the car. And I like the reclining rear seats :cool:

Too feminine looking for a BMW though...

peasant

There is only one thing wrong with this ...it should be a Saab

-Chris-

Looks similar in concept to the A5 Sportback (not saying if that's a good or a bad thing)...

Berty

Guy in the background has a cool pair of sunglasses.

Cookie_Monster

Bleugh

BoardsRanger

How to build: Get an angel grinder, cut a Prius and a 5 series in half and proceed to weld the rear of the prius to the fronT end of the 5 series.
Horrible, IMO.

Luke Crowley

It ain't pretty, but nothing is as bad as an X6. I kinda like that A5 4-door coupe though, and I haven't liked any Audis since the previous-generation A6. I just hope the A5 isn't as bad to drive as said A6.

qz

It has the nose of a 7 series, with the body of a 5 and rear of an X6?

BlackWizard

Manbearpig

mick.fr

Hum looks weird alright :eek:
Let see it in the flesh, might be better...

Matt Simis

homer90 wrote: »

No No No . cant think of anything else to say ...

chris bangle's one for the road !!

Bangle designed this vastly nicer car too too, a car already serving the purpose of this new monstrosity!:


Didnt they know a 5 series GT is a 6 series, also already out there!?

unkel wrote: »

I don't think it's too bad. Granted it is a bit CLS me too as we've seen in several other cars recently.

Perhaps youve never seen a CLS?

vs

That boot looks like overhead storage on a train..

unkel

Matt Simis wrote: »

Perhaps youve never seen a CLS?

As in copying the concept of the 4 door large executive saloon / coupe crossover

AudiChris wrote: »

Looks similar in concept to the A5 Sportback (not saying if that's a good or a bad thing)...

Nice! The lines on the side towards the back are just right. I like the wheels too, something which doesn't happen very often

NewApproach

I kind of like the look of it, reckon it will grow on me.

However I can't help but think they're trying to sell to a market that doesn't exist...

L-M

unkel wrote: »

As in copying the concept of the 4 door large executive saloon / coupe crossover



Nice! The lines on the side towards the back are just right. I like the wheels too, something which doesn't happen very often

Aye that A5 thingy look very well... Would be something to consider over the likes of the CLS.

@AudiChris, any ideas what it would be competing against?

qz

NewApproach wrote: »

I kind of like the look of it, reckon it will grow on me.

However I can't help but think they're trying to sell to a market that doesn't exist...

Don't worry, when it's released the market will suddenly spring into existence.
I didn't realise so many people were mad for a 'Sports Activity Coupé' when the X6 was launched, but the thing still sells :pac:

bmcgrath

Oh dear BMW.

RedorDead

Limerick man wrote: »

Aye that A5 thingy look very well... Would be something to consider over the likes of the CLS.

@AudiChris, any ideas what it would be competing against?

Nothing - completely new and creates its own segment. Its essentially a 4 door A5 but will be cheaper!! :eek:

cancan

If BMW put their badge on the ford scorpio, people would love it.

Bloody man-bags.....

Bangle must have been trying to screw his emlpoyer before he left designing that thing.

Remember the good old days.........

bazz26

Are BMW deperate or what with these crossover things?

Stick to what you do best, making good sport saloon cars.

WHITE_P

cancan wrote: »

If BMW put their badge on the ford scorpio, people would love it.

Bloody man-bags.....

Bangle must have been trying to screw his emlpoyer before he left designing that thing.

Remember the good old days.........

Now that was a real BMW. Proper hardcore car with motorsport hertiage.

Dartz

Looks like a one-series that's been blown up a bit in scale. Thing is, I like the one-series, oddly enough, it's interesting and I feel it's matured. I mean I'd by a 135i if I had the cash kicking around but I don't.

It works on a car that size... but not a big half-estate.

But BMW designs do seem to age well...
5 series has gotten better as it's gotten older, despite the bangle-butt
3 series is pretty good, especially since it's mid-life update.

Look back in 4 years and see

Mr Benevolent

A bit too sleek(ish) methinks. And the rear... dear god!

(Actually it reminds me of the new 4 door Porsche)

Toots

God the inside is even worse!!

VolvoMan

The colour is very similar to that of the S60 Concept:

L-M

WHITE_P wrote: »

Now that was a real BMW. Proper hardcore car with motorsport hertiage.

And very expensive. Last time i looked on carzone, that era BMW were making crazy money.

Guy:Incognito

unkel wrote: »

And I like the reclining rear seats :cool:

Pah, mpv's have been doing that for years.:)


They should ban the use of that 2nd pic in the OP. It makes the car look horrendous.

Rowley Birkin QC

That is truly, terribly, horribly disgusting.

Any idea as to who they are marketing this Shrek?

L-M

RedorDead wrote: »

Nothing - completely new and creates its own segment. Its essentially a 4 door A5 but will be cheaper!! :eek:

Hmm... I was thinking CLS market, but then i'd buy a CLS... Then E200 market, well it'd be the same price as the A6... Is there a market for a new market? Lol

P.C.

BMW have become a victim of their own success.

They don't make drivers cars anymore - now they make cars for people who want to say - I drive a BMW.

Pity.

sukikettle

BMW haven't gotten it right since launching the batmobile three years ago. This new version has a bottle nosed front and arsey back. Still I'm a big Beamer fan maybe in black things improve

znv6i3h7kqf9ys

New Citroen C5 looks more like a Beamer than this. Rotten...

Stephen

Foul. The Merc CLS/Passat CC are much better looking 4-door "coupe" efforts.

mcauley

I thought the X6 couldnt get any worse looking.

Having seen this, I think I can safely say I was wrong in that assumption. . .

inforfun

Luke Crowley wrote: »

It ain't pretty, but nothing is as bad as an X6. I kinda like that A5 4-door coupe though, and I haven't liked any Audis since the previous-generation A6. I just hope the A5 isn't as bad to drive as said A6.

Friend of mine drives an A6 that needs replacing soon. Company had an A5 "spare" so he took that to try for a week. Gave it back the same day, he didnt fit in. He is 1.93 mtr.
But i do like the looks of that A5.