Last month, BMW revealed some of their plans for the near future. One highly-touted model: the neither-fish-nor-foul Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS). The concept is supposed to blend the best features of a sedan, hatchback, station wagon, SUV, CUV, XUV, SAV, Mercedes CLS and whatever else they could toss in into one 5-series-sized vehicle. BMW says the design highlights "efficient packaging methods and intelligent functionalities" (kind of like the 1949 Kaiser Traveler). Up until now, propellerheads had to be satisfied with the usual camouflaged spy shots. As part of our renewed partnership with photochopper extraordinaire Andrei Avarvarii, TTAC is proud to present presents our informed speculation on the PAS' non-flame-surfaced glory. BMW's slated the model's introduction for 2010.
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Since when is BMW buying Citroen?
“The concept is supposed to blend the best features of a sedan, hatchback, station wagon, SUV, CUV, XUV, SAV, Mercedes CLS and whatever else they could toss in into one 5-series-sized vehicle.”
It’s called an Outback. Problem solved. BMW, please, *please* go back to making cars. And start with headlights that are either round or rectangular. period.
Actually, a modern sedan like the Traveler that was linked to would be pretty neat. Of course the folks trying this are BMW, who don’t need radical innovation to keep their market healthy. The companies that could use something really different aren’t going there. All we’ve gotten is this recent trend of “crossover” vehicles that are bigger than regular wagons but not as capable.
So it’s a 5-Series fastback/hatchback? Why will it take them 3 years to build it, and what’s the big deal?
And why is this better/more useful than a small AWD wagon or a minivan?
Well it certainly looks better than the 5-er.
Will somebody please stop spiking Chris Bangle’s coffee?
“Well it certainly looks better than the 5-er.”
It’s official. I am the only person on the planet that likes the 5-Series cars’ styling.
“Since when is BMW buying Citroen?”
My thoughts exactly. I was just looking at some SM and Alpine pictures today. That sort of hatch/rear door/kamm tail look is very French, IMO. It’s an ugly departure for BMW and this from the guy who likes the 5-Series.
looks like a modern amc eagle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:1987_AMC_Eagle_wagon_burgundy-woodgrain_NJ.jpg
why? Why? WHY???
Just focus on making the 3 and 5 the beautiful cars they were not that long ago, make the 7 the most stunning looking car it used to be, and don’t change the wagons. The proportions that look so ugly on the sedans looks good on the wagon. Weird.
I love BMW. They make beautiful, modern, edgy vehicles. Everyone wants them to go conservative with their designs, but really, they’re moving towards the future, and selling more cars than EVER while they’re at it. Keep on with it BMW! Give me more!
This looks like a Super-sized Rover 3500 SD1
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http://www.roversd1club.net/gallery.asp
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Perhaps BMW did get something for buying “The English Patient” after all…..;-D…