BMW 5 series GT (progressive activity sedan) revealed-another unconventional BMW

hanmust · 13th February 2009, 18:08

Here are some official photo from BMW. I think this concept gives us a hint of how the next gen 5-series will look like!

black12rr · 13th February 2009, 18:13

I like it , should be good in black !

FlyingSpur · 13th February 2009, 21:48

I hope such behaviour from BMW helps all you guys appreciate Bangle's work in hindsight.

9thsphinx · 13th February 2009, 22:29

its this thing with BMW and I have noticed it in all their 'upcoming' designs...the first look at the pictures strike the OOMPH factor and make your jaw drop deep...! Love the new 5...

Mpower · 13th February 2009, 22:48

I think it looks great in the side profile. Reminds me of the awesome 1gen Infinity FX45.

Some details are wacky like that gaudy tailight from the 7. The rear overhang is too long. The roof tapers too much like a notchback and there is too much going on inside those wheels.
It will take some time to digest. I am happy that they did not do a minivan like the R class.

I dont even know what to call this type of vehicle. Its somewhat mid way between a car/estate and a cross-over SUV.
But BMW is not the pioneer, I think the first to market was the Infinity EX35 and the next was the awesome looking Toyota Venza that is setting the sales charts afire.

This is a hot segment to watch out for guys. Its brings the commanding seating position that people while not killing fuel economy too much.

Invinsible · 13th February 2009, 23:16

looks neat ..more like modern design of station wagon kinda.. notice that booth opens just like the new superb twin gate system.

accord masters · 14th February 2009, 00:21

kind of porsche panamera design i think...

hanmust · 14th February 2009, 00:35

Video:

YouTube - BMW 5-Series GT Concept Animation

Nitin · 14th February 2009, 01:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyrus43

So Mitsubishi owns BMW??? Is it me or is this looking crazily similar to the EVO 10!!!

Throw in some lines from the Volvo S60 too!

JayD · 14th February 2009, 02:14

Bah! I really hope this is the last of the 'Bangled' Beemers. Thank god he's gone!!!

CaliforniaKnight · 14th February 2009, 02:28

Looks like a lowrider version of the X6. But I like it.

muneemmk · 14th February 2009, 05:12

Does anyone really care ? BMW is bringing in all these model and inviting only more brickbats ,don't see a real point in this version, IMO it's Ugly to the core.

AyAn! · 14th February 2009, 13:00

BMW should stick to what it does best...fast,edgy,driver-centric sedans,coupes,GTs & SUVs...and maybe the odd supercar someday...but not this...I think the current Bangled 5 series looks the best,bold & devilish...very BMW...Bangle rocked!! this one(the concept) goes all soft and undistinctive...

GTO · 14th February 2009, 13:27

I'm gonna hold my comments until the final production version is unveiled. However, I absolutely love the 7 series.....and the 3 / 5 are known to follow their bigger brothers design direction. Yup, I am optimistic, even though I hate what is shown on this thread. Doesn't the front remind anyone of a Mitsubishi?

Quote:

Originally Posted by navpreet318

seems like i have to work very hard and earn enough money to buy the present 5 series before it gets phased out.

I have an idea : Why don't you work lesser, make lesser money and buy the cheaper E39?

. That's a true classic!

SRK · 14th February 2009, 17:24

BMW shouldn't do this.I loved the earlier designs.

But I dont know whats happening. The lights are getting meaner and the grill is getting bigger.
The rear has nothing great to talk about too.

13th February 2009, 18:08	#16
hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 262 Times View My Garage	Here are some official photo from BMW. I think this concept gives us a hint of how the next gen 5-series will look like! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by hanmust : 13th February 2009 at 18:27.
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13th February 2009, 18:13	#17
black12rr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ridin earth now Posts: 1,278 Thanked: 339 Times	I like it , should be good in black !
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13th February 2009, 21:48	#18
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	I hope such behaviour from BMW helps all you guys appreciate Bangle's work in hindsight.
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13th February 2009, 22:29	#19
9thsphinx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,118 Thanked: 542 Times View My Garage	its this thing with BMW and I have noticed it in all their 'upcoming' designs...the first look at the pictures strike the OOMPH factor and make your jaw drop deep...! Love the new 5...
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13th February 2009, 22:48	#20
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,729 Times View My Garage	I think it looks great in the side profile. Reminds me of the awesome 1gen Infinity FX45. Some details are wacky like that gaudy tailight from the 7. The rear overhang is too long. The roof tapers too much like a notchback and there is too much going on inside those wheels. It will take some time to digest. I am happy that they did not do a minivan like the R class. I dont even know what to call this type of vehicle. Its somewhat mid way between a car/estate and a cross-over SUV. But BMW is not the pioneer, I think the first to market was the Infinity EX35 and the next was the awesome looking Toyota Venza that is setting the sales charts afire. This is a hot segment to watch out for guys. Its brings the commanding seating position that people while not killing fuel economy too much. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Mpower : 14th February 2009 at 05:34.
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13th February 2009, 23:16	#21
Invinsible Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,257 Thanked: 62 Times	looks neat ..more like modern design of station wagon kinda.. notice that booth opens just like the new superb twin gate system.
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14th February 2009, 00:21	#22
accord masters BANNED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: delhi Posts: 456 Thanked: 44 Times	kind of porsche panamera design i think...
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14th February 2009, 02:14	#25
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Bah! I really hope this is the last of the 'Bangled' Beemers. Thank god he's gone!!!
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14th February 2009, 02:28	#26
CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 980 Thanked: 141 Times View My Garage	Looks like a lowrider version of the X6. But I like it.
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14th February 2009, 05:12	#27
muneemmk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 832 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	Does anyone really care ? BMW is bringing in all these model and inviting only more brickbats ,don't see a real point in this version, IMO it's Ugly to the core.
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14th February 2009, 13:00	#28
AyAn! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durgapur/Calcutta/Pune Posts: 2,169 Thanked: 869 Times	BMW should stick to what it does best...fast,edgy,driver-centric sedans,coupes,GTs & SUVs...and maybe the odd supercar someday...but not this...I think the current Bangled 5 series looks the best,bold & devilish...very BMW...Bangle rocked!! this one(the concept) goes all soft and undistinctive...
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14th February 2009, 17:24	#30
SRK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,201 Thanked: 524 Times	BMW shouldn't do this.I loved the earlier designs. But I dont know whats happening. The lights are getting meaner and the grill is getting bigger. The rear has nothing great to talk about too.
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