Spy Shots: Production 5 Series GT revealed via BMW TV
Click above for a high-res gallery of the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
As expected, BMW is obviously pretty far along with the production version of the 5 Series Gran Turismo concept that debuted earlier this month at the Geneva Motor Show. While show-car details like the thin metal blades connecting the side mirrors from the concept have been replaced with more conventional bits, the general shape of the new GT has been left almost exactly intact. The same can't be said about the interior, which seems to have lost its artful air in exchange for BMW's typically Germanic sobriety.
We'll reserve final judgment for when the production version makes its official debut, likely at an undetermined auto show later this year. Click past the break to see the production BMW 5 Series GT on a video capture of BMW TV, along with the car's German-speaking project leader, Hans-Jurgen Branz. Thanks for the tip, Bryan!
Gallery: BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo concept
[Source: Bimmer Blog via Youtube via CarSpyShots]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
skant 12:29PM (3/19/2009)
please someone make it stop...oh god my eyes burn
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JakeRS 12:31PM (3/19/2009)
This = BMW X6 sales failure version 2.0.
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iamhoff 12:34PM (3/19/2009)
I agree. And this only adds to the confusion. If they're really trying to make these oddball machines an integral part of their lineup, shouldn't the X5 SAV have been rebadged as the X6 and instead have the current X6 show up as an X5. Since it seems to be little more than the 5 series GT with a lift kit, wouldn't that have made a little more sense? I'm just sayin'.
Bloke 1:42PM (3/19/2009)
It's slated only for Europe at this juncture, so it's likely to sell better than any crossover or SUV, including the X6.
fixitfixitstop 12:33PM (3/19/2009)
I actually like it. I really don't know why, but I really do.
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zamafir 1:09PM (3/19/2009)
Me Too, I like it better than the X5 that's for sure (in terms of looks, etc). But this sort of crap is what's killing BMW and destroying their profits; they simply are NOT as big as VAG and can't keep up the cold-war tit-for-tat attempt at just as many unique models. They're hokey 'we're independent' commercials are biting them in the @$$ now.
jrhmobile 12:33PM (3/19/2009)
Wow. There's the answer to a question nobody asked ...
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Taglane 12:34PM (3/19/2009)
Voted Motor Trend's 2009 most uselessly ugly car.
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the_MVP_X 12:35PM (3/19/2009)
Fugly.
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Mental Issues 12:37PM (3/19/2009)
Finally, a vehicle for the three people who can't decide between a 5-series or an X5.
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Mirko 12:39PM (3/19/2009)
It's a matter of perspective whether the X6 is a sales failure. In Germany in January BMW sold 436 X6s. Toyota sold 121 Priuses.
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chconline 12:40PM (3/19/2009)
Whoa.
The Aztek has competition from BMW, part II.
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Epyx 12:41PM (3/19/2009)
I was thinking AMC Eagle revival.
http://www.supafly.com/images/journal/bmw_X6_amc_Eagle.jpg
chconline 1:50PM (3/19/2009)
No, I just mean the uglyness haha.
Preus 12:49PM (3/19/2009)
BMW, stop it.
I especially hate the back. Or just the whole design, I don't know...
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JakeRS 12:55PM (3/19/2009)
What is this? The Aztek/AMC Eagle version 2.0?
BMW sold 250 X6's last month, very sad. How many will this sell? Like 10?
Not as good looking and poorer handling than a 5-Series sedan and more useless than an X5.
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Bloke 1:34PM (3/19/2009)
It isn't an SUV, CUV, MPV, or other bloated box on steroids. It's a straightforward E-segment hatchback. Nothing more.
Epyx 1:56PM (3/19/2009)
Just like the AMC Eagle was.
http://www.supafly.com/images/journal/bmw_X6_amc_Eagle.jpg
I am Rich 1:09PM (3/19/2009)
How many variations of ugly can BMW do? Apparently, more than I thought. It is obvious that someone is still using Bangle's pencil to design the cars there.
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artandcolour 1:16PM (3/19/2009)
it seems to have a shortened wheelbase than the concept. the rear doors now have a dividing bar with a fixed quarterwindow pane. perhaps in an effort to distance it from the larger X6?
I Am Rich: Bangle only left the company about 2 weeks ago. of course his 'pencil' is all over it. this car was probably designed last year, or the year before. we won't be seeing anything 'new' and unBangled from BMW for 2-3 years at least, although they might be able to pop out a concept next year or the year after.
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