With the future still offering sufficient room for an exciting new driving experience, BMW has once again defined a brand-new vehicle segment: The BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo is the series-based adaptation of the Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS) in the upper midrange segment, offering an impressive outlook on the extension of the BMW 5 Series by a new, additional concept.
With its stylish appearance and comfortable driving experience, the BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo transfers the characteristics of a classic Gran Turismo to a very special four-door vehicle with four seats. These features so typical of a Gran Turismo are then enriched by the highest standard of intelligent, versatile functionality.
The BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo combines elegance, space, comfort and variability. In a combination never seen before on any other car, the characteristic features of a prestigious sedan, a modern and versatile Sports Activity Vehicle, and a classic Gran Turismo are all united in this unique Concept Car.
Besides the typical BMW proportions, the coupe-like roofline accentuates the elegant yet sporty character of the car and the sheer length of the car's body. In addition, the BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo has four frameless doors and elegant aluminium highlights.
The luxurious interior is surprisingly generous considering the coupé-like silhouette of the car, creating a spontaneous feeling of well-being for driver and passengers. This impression is further enhanced by a comfortable entry to the car, the slightly elevated seating position, and the panorama roof providing a particularly pleasant travel experience.
The BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo is highly versatile: a flexible interior comprising the rear seats, the partition wall wall, and the luggage compartment allows the adjustment of the interior individually to personal requirements - from a separate luggage compartment, like in a sedan, all the way to a loading capacity of 1,650 litres or almost 58 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. This flexibility is rounded off by a two-piece tailgate with separate openings for additional convenience.
The BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo addresses a demanding and modern target group - discerning individuals who attach great importance to genuine style, luxurious comfort and flexibility in use. This gives BMW the opportunity to win over customers who today drive either a sedan, an SUV or an wagon model in the respective competitive segments.
The BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo extends the BMW's model range by an intelligent, new and indeed unparalleled vehicle concept for modern mobility at highest standard. Through its unique combination of elegance, space, comfort and variability, the car creates a powerful impression of relaxed presence. Indeed, these new characteristics enrich Sheer Driving Pleasure to an even higher standard and appeal to additional target groups. And last but not least the BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo authentically visualises premium quality and a new standard of sporting performance borne out by the car's dynamism and efficiency.
Company press release, last updated on February 16, 2009
So BMW has defined a "...brand-new vehicle segment" has it?
Forgive me but I am looking at a revamped MAZDA 626 Sports Hatch introduced over 25 years ago.
And the breathless tone of this BMW issued PR launch handout is absurd. Who writes this stuff or, more pertinently, allows it to be commissioned?
Who believes it or does not squirm with embarrassment while reading it?
And who is going to be the first to cease this moronic tradition of unstinting praise whenever a new model is announced?
Apart from this a production version of this car may do quite well as it sure is preferable to the plethora of urban tanks - ....err SUV's blocking my vision while driving and parking, and it does meet a need for versatility with its typical BMW values and a good measure of styling panache.
I like the package and hope BMW will bring it to the market.
Ugh...
bruxell 02-16-2009
I hate it when people lower SUVs and Crossovers. They always end up putting hideous 20 inch wheels on them, and what they end up with is a car that looses all style and functionality. Really people, just leave it the way it left the factor... Oh, I see... BMW have done this by themselves. Well, I guess it saves some basketball player the trouble of lowering his X6.
Cross breed
manlas 02-16-2009
Looks wise, it looks like a cross breed between a Prius and an X6. I'll take some getting used to when (if ever) it hits the roads.
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With the future still offering sufficient room for an exciting new driving experience, BMW has once again defined a brand-new vehicle segment: The BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo is the series-based adaptation of the Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS) in the upper midrange segment, offering an impressive outlook on the extension of the BMW 5 Series by a new, additional concept.
