Rendered Speculation: BMW 5 Series PAS

Copyright by Larson / BMW 5-Series PAS Artists Rendering

By Thami Masemola
December 8, 2008 10:28 PM
Filed Under: Artist Renderings, BMW, German, Spy Photos

Today we see a new rendering for the BMW Progressive Activity Sedan or PAS as it is currently known. Spy pictures of the PAS have time and time again cropped up, with its design cues pointing in several directions. According to BMW Chairman Norbert Reithofer, PAS will boast class-leading interior and luggage space, extending legroom substantially for all passengers. What class you ask?

It would seem the vehicle, based on the 5 Series platform, will be bigger, higher, and longer, featuring that fast-back rear end of the X6. Being the first of a possible V Series range for BMW, the PAS is more about practicality inside than what the exterior can do. As a result, we can imagine a slew of innovations that offer space optimization solutions as well as infotainment toys galore. The PAS is expected to debut as a 2010 model.

The normal BMW range of diesel and petrol engines will apply, maybe also giving hybrid power another entry into BMW. BMW's wisdom in entering/ creating yet another niche product during such economic times will be questioned. But if the Bavarians are providing solutions to everyday transport problems, they may still keep their lead in the premium sector.

 

Comments

Motor_Yakuza
December 8, 2008 10:36 PM
No one will buy it, is a big fail.

giga_games
December 8, 2008 10:47 PM
don't agrre with you/looks cool, the renger is very nice and that's a new segment for bmw, you will also have a limousine of course,...

afterace2
December 9, 2008 12:30 AM
yea, it looks kinda cool, but it won't sell.

lucifa
December 9, 2008 3:13 AM
correction: bmw badge, it WILL sell, like the cayenne.

BabyMilo
December 9, 2008 6:55 AM
you will be suprised at how well this will sell

ck314
December 9, 2008 6:09 PM
Lucifa: the cayenne wasn't a niche per se, it was a stylish and powerful offroader with good handling on the tarmac in the middle of the suv and economic euforia, a kind of car the wealthy were likely to welcome warmly, but this case is entirely different, the target audience for such a car is barely inexistent in practice, especially with nice X5 and X6's slowly starting to pile up at dealerships

ck314
December 8, 2008 11:07 PM
This BMW spokeperson stated a couple of months ago they had ditched the project, mainly taking into consideration low interest shown in customer surveys and the catastrophic results Mercedes experienced with the R-series... and now this? Epic fail...

ck314
December 8, 2008 11:09 PM
I would add the Opel/Vauxhall Signum flop as well.

Motor_Yakuza
December 8, 2008 11:18 PM
and Renault vel Satis

car-o-bar
December 8, 2008 11:13 PM
The artist basically took the new 7 series front end and shoved in the X6 rear part albeit some modifications. I doubt it will look like this from the front. Front should be closer to the new 5 series.

ve
December 9, 2008 5:08 AM
One can never question premium car makers decisions to create never ending niche market perceptions for their products. Ultimately it is the potential customer market which will decide success or failure of the product. Tough times are ahead for all automobile makers,even the arrogant Toyota car maker is showing concerns.

wisp
December 9, 2008 10:52 AM
Motor_Yakuza, i think you are squint bro, no one is buying Jap cars. I'm pointing you in the right direction.

alessandro
December 9, 2008 8:36 PM
Its my opinion too.

wisp
December 9, 2008 10:54 AM
I would buy the Merc R Clas AMG. I saw one the other day - wicked looking and exhaust note.

Uptohere
December 9, 2008 6:49 PM
I like the artist's rendering, although it looks a little unbalanced. If they manage to nail the design and make the car more practical than the X6 it should sell.

alessandro
December 9, 2008 8:31 PM
Keep saving and replace Laguna. Hot RWD hatchback anyway. Previous renderings I've seen were better than this one.

RGL
December 9, 2008 9:14 PM
who acully wont one of those

miller
December 30, 2008 9:54 PM
dont like it form side

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