Another round of spy shots of BMW’s Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS) has surfaced, revealing what appear to be production-ready front and rear light treatments under disguise. The car, which is expected to be a five-door fastback sized between the 5-Series and 7-Series that will debut as a 2010 model, has not yet been officially unveiled. It’s expected to be the first of a possible new range of BMW products, the V-Series.
The PAS--or is it the V5?--will sport “coupe-sedan” styling similar to that of the X6, with a more road-going stance. It’s expected to be a four-seater, also in the same vein as the X6, powered by BMW’s 3.0 liter straight-six in gasoline and diesel permutations. A more powerful 4.0 liter diesel V8 may be offered, and BMW has not ruled out the possibility of a hybrid version.
Underneath the camouflage in these photos, the final hood lines can be discerned, and the dramatically sloped rear glass will give this car a unique profile on the road.
BMW PAS Crossover Spied with Finished Front & Rear Lights
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By Christopher Jackson
October 17, 2008 9:03 PM
Filed Under: BMW, European, Spy Photos
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Starscream123
October 17, 2008 9:21 PM
So what's the difference between this and the X1?
hitar_potar
October 17, 2008 9:51 PM
this is gonna be far bigger, lot more luxurious, that sort of things... i just wonder what this car is about - a pointless car in my opinion.
loki
October 17, 2008 10:09 PM
.. indeed just *another* pointless car from BMW. those guys just want to sell. it's really a big shame, BMW is really losing it's aura with cars like these.. and the rear of this thing makes me think of a Ford Focus..
Pentium
October 18, 2008 1:15 AM
Why? these cars already exist from other AutoMakers, and they are selling....
ShinyG
October 17, 2008 10:14 PM
Cancelling the M3 CSL in favour for a "M" version X5/X6 is a clear signal they are going down! I think the latest cars from BMW are a clear sign of that :( Too bad, I used to have the upmost respect for all BMWs, now I only have that for SOME BMWs :(
mmr66
October 17, 2008 10:36 PM
somebody what is the point of this...............thing?(p.s i hate bm's)
desiathate
October 17, 2008 11:15 PM
i feel like this will sell and i am excited to see it. but it kill me a little inside to not see EXCITING bmws :( I still love em!
IpsesNipse
October 17, 2008 11:59 PM
No its a new version of the X6 but with a different name, and its gonna be produced side by side with the X6.. now i really dont get the point of this car. a bit like the Mini One.. same as the Cooper but different name.
muellr
October 18, 2008 12:33 AM
wow, beemer is so desperate that they enter ford mondeo and opel vectra playgrounds they always had a hatchbak next to the limo and wagon..
juk
Speedoholic
October 18, 2008 12:48 AM
BMW X1 comes against the Infiniti EX BMW PAS comes against the Mercedes-Benz R Class got it now?
Pentium
October 18, 2008 1:16 AM
this is the V series, and they are developing V3 and V5 as I know....
Grand Tourer cars like Merc R-Class
M!
October 18, 2008 7:29 AM
someone will say it eventually, so i will say it now. this is not the PAS. this is the new BMW POS.
Schizo0223
October 18, 2008 9:02 AM
BMW must have alot of money laying around if they keep developing overlapping cars like these...so this must be for people that don't want a sedan or a SUV or a wagon... So it's another cop-out car like the new Subaru Imprezza 5door hatch back...but only bigger and more upscale...
Damn...
peterjames7
October 20, 2008 2:33 AM
this is a hatchback BMW thats all it is a 5 series hatchback!! a practical car, thats all but bmw wont allow them selves to make a run of the mill car like a hatchback so they make up a BS name like PAS
Audi_fan
October 20, 2008 2:11 PM
pointless,soulless just for profit....too bad BMW...i used to like the cars they produced like the M3 (e46 and past) that car HAD soul this is just for older executives to show off
joelynn
October 20, 2008 4:14 PM
Is this going to be yet another stupid 4 wheel drive that doesnt look like an SUV and cant go off road, so just has 4 wheel drive to burn up our oil supplies a bit quicker. Stupid pointless crossover fashion, at least they don't sell well because most people are clever enough to see through this.
trading
October 20, 2008 6:32 PM
Disgusting!!!!! we wont the M3 CSL- M1- and Z9 not pas suv pac cac tic and tac.
The_woo_factor
November 6, 2008 10:06 AM
Hmm.... I like the POS comment. I think it is a fitting name for this car!
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