German Car Zone

Great, so BMW have succeeded in making a car that pretty much alienates the majority of its fan base but appeals more to Mercedes lovers. Unfortunately, however, not enough to get them to choose it over a Merc!

Very true!

That's true... so we can say that at least this looks better then a minivan. But that is hardly a compliment

Nope, touring's still coming. Check the spy pics.

As said: GT is a niche car. Also not made for a typical & average BMW customers - therefore it's like a quantum mechanics to most of you, as said.
Expected 5er sales: 10% GT, 20% Touring, 70% Sedan.

So it's going to be 3 versions of the 5 series?

Yes. GT is the 3rd one.

Kinda odd for them to do that, but I still like the GT. I really like to see how much of this GT design will go into the Sedan.

Quite a lot.

Expect different - more sporty - proportions though. And some details are different as well. But not much.

It's a BMW and surely you must understand now that every BMW has the same DNA meaning it is enjoyable to drive , equally powerful and class leading in it's segment and more efficient than any of our competitors.

I dont have to fall back on the marketing of how dynamic and sporty the GT is because it is afterall a BMW. And although "niche" projects like this are unconventional they do focus on conventional BMW attributes.

Seeing as the car has been leaked you can begin to understand the intention and focus on the comfort and luxurious premium feeling as showcased in the leaked official pictures. You can have four or five seats depending on your requirements as some have chose to read between the lines and comment.

You hit the nail on the head with the reference to corporate clients as BMW have been previewing to hotel chains , art galleries , airports etc anywhere that requires client transportation. Several of these areas have become interested in the aspects of the GT. Especially the interior and amount of luggage space on offer.

Which is where the latest rumours that Mercedes are working on a concept to be shown in 2010 based upon the image designated by the F500 Mind Concept Car, aimed directly at the GT. And a replacement for the unique but poorly received R-Klasse.

Why? Because knowing too well that BMW have been showcasing the GT in the corporate world where S-Klasse is king and in a time where downsizing and economising is the norm , they have told us they will be looking for a more frugal , passenger orientated replacement.
Whether they downsize to S-Klasse Hybrid or indeed the GT, The GT has made it's impression in anothers territory.

From September BMW will use the GT as client transportation as well as the 7er.

The funny thing is that its not practial enough to be a van..so i stand corrected its NOT a VAN..
So in bmw´s mind this must be to the 5er what the X6 is to the X5 and CLS to the E..
A design statement.. eye candy.. a product where practicality is not numero uno..but design is..
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To bad it looks like a Turd..hahahah..
Defeats the purpose i guess