[ZMM_OMG]

I have to wonder what the point of all this recent product proliferation is. Seems like BMW is trying to produce a product for EVERY LAST NICHE of the market. At what point are they simply cannibalizing sales of their own product? I mean, it seems like the mostly likely buyer for the GTs () would be somebody who doesn't want the Touring rather than somebody cross-shopping from another brand. :

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by ZMM_OMG

I have to wonder what the point of all this recent product proliferation is. Seems like BMW is trying to produce a product for EVERY LAST NICHE of the market. At what point are they simply cannibalizing sales of their own product? I mean, it seems like the mostly likely buyer for the GTs () would be somebody who doesn't want the Touring rather than somebody cross-shopping from another brand. :

Agreed, but Audi and Benz:Same story.

Cheers
Robin

[///Machine]

You guys in Europe have a whole different level of motorsporting.
As evidenced @ 2:57, someone woke up one day and said "Honey, see ya, today I will track my X5".
I love it.

[vladberca]

Every bimmer has some sporty accents and is good to know its limits on a track

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

Yes it has X-Drive BMW's most incredible AWD system.

Dunno if those testmules are one and the same car, I didn't check their licenceplates, but @ 2mins 40s, that's not X drive/AWD for sure. Just rwd.

Cheers
Robin

[DiavelM3]

Originally Posted by Robertbenson30

Im sorry but WTF was BMW thinking with that body style?

+1
I thought I read somewhere that the 5 series GT was pretty much a sales flop here in the US?

[AndrewHsu]

What a nice post!

[Maz335i]

What an awesome video! The driver really pushed the car to the limit!!!

He nearly lost it a few times but overall a great job.

The X5 really made me laugh!

[luvthestck]

Whats the point of having a GT and a wagon?I can understand the availability of 5gt in NA as we don't have the wagon[though that was not the intended purpose of BMW]

Personally I like the 5GT. Its a different breed of automobile keeping practicality and luxury in mind.the second row seating is awesome unlike the SUV's[including X5] where seating in the second row is like sitting on a toilet.

[luis_m3]

Originally Posted by NJA///M3

You guys in Europe have a whole different level of motorsporting.
As evidenced @ 2:57, someone woke up one day and said "Honey, see ya, today I will track my X5".
I love it.

You have no idea... I've seen some strange things at the Ring; the Smart was my personal favorite.
I've been told that even buses have tried the Green Hell.

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by luis_m3

You have no idea... I've seen some strange things at the Ring; the Smart was my personal favorite.
I've been told that even buses have tried the Green Hell.

On Touristenfahrten anything is posible.

Come to think of it, my dad told me, in the late 60s or so when I wasn't even born, my parents went to the Eifel, the beautiful aera the Ring is situated, for a small vacation. By car.
So my dad did a lap at the Ring. Just sightseeing and stuff.
Weapon of choice: Volkswagen Beetle with less than 40BHP LOL.

Cheers
Robin

[formula M]

If u look at a few of the rear photos, u can see how wildly the (blow-mold-injection) panels distort the actual body underneath.

This car might be a real shocker..! (?)




Secondly, those who want a more utilitarian 3 series, but does not want a family wagon.. Or, cannot find enough performance in an X1... is who this is aimed @...


What does it weigh..? Does it come in a manual..? What engine..? AWD..? etc..