BMW V Series Spied with Interior Shots

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By Clinton Deacon
December 6, 2007 3:51 PM
Filed Under: BMW, German, Spy Photos

Mercedes has carved out a couple of exclusive niches for itself and BMW wants in. Earlier we showed a CS Concept based 8 Series, which targets the four-door coupe of the CLS-Class. Simultaneously, BMW is also pursuing Mercedes territory with the all new V-Series (aka, RFK or PAS) which will be aimed at Mercedes' R-Class market and our spies have caught a prototype testing in Lapland.

The styling of the all new V-Series features a fastback design allowing more headroom than the X6 whilst simultaneously being smaller than the R-Class. The V-Series will be based on the 5 series platform and is likely to inherit its entire engine range.

Our spy photographer managed to get a couple of shots of the interior – albeit heavily disguised, but it still reveals details such as the gear lever and iDrive.

As with all new BMW models, we are likely to see the V-Series in concept form possibly sometime during 2008 prior to the launch of a full production model in 2010.

The photos show 4 exterior shots,  2 interior shots and 2 renderings from our files.

Comments

wirelesscoyote
December 6, 2007 5:58 PM
One Question: What is this V-Series For??? It doesn't look as big as the R-Class from those pics. I looks more like a lengthen version of the 1-Series. I just don't get the point for this car. R-Class is not well worth MPV (as much as I like Merc I hv to say this) And this V-Series doesn't make a point either

djcocum
December 6, 2007 6:20 PM
In my opinion this could be BMW's biggest mistake :(

driverxdeutsch
December 6, 2007 8:55 PM
Wow, BMW has gone through so much effort to keep this thing disguised. You really cant tell much by these pictures. Not one surface detail.

unknown
December 6, 2007 10:08 PM
bmw's biggest mistake is the iDrive

stillthewhizz
December 6, 2007 10:35 PM
Not really 'unknown' many companies have emulated the iDrive since. It's not really intuitive but it's better than lots of buttons. I'd say they're not far from making it very good.

autoque
December 6, 2007 10:40 PM
Not exactly an SUV, and neither is it a hatchback. It's a slightly elevated wagonnish four-five seater... Wonder how many people will go for one of these. I think it will be a better sell in Europe than North America.

Squash
December 7, 2007 1:02 PM
You've probably encountered Roman Numerals at some time... V it's 5. very simple...

elsonlau
December 7, 2007 3:11 PM
It's sharing the same platform and underpinnings of the BMW's upcoming 7 Series. The interior is the same as the 7 Series. The bosses of BMW said the car designed for bosses who needs a family recreation vehicle.

thamzn
December 7, 2007 7:43 PM
I like iDrive. It's easy to use and has created a whole industry all on its own. I've never understood why people have a problem with iDrive. Have you seen Merc's new COMMAND? It is iDrive, even more iDrive than Audi's MMI. Check it out.

Ferrariguy
December 9, 2007 8:02 AM
Man, BMW interiors (current, concept, and probably future) are hideous. They should take some lessons from Audi. I hate the way the dash is layed out. Missed the ones like the E46's.

MBEaston
December 19, 2007 3:51 AM
I think BMW would do well to leave the R-class market alone. As a Mercedes dealer I must say that the R does not appeal to a big segment of the population. Most people are willing to spend the extra $10k on the GL just so it doesn't look like they are driving a wagon.

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