BMW to launch first people carrier

[Big Daddy]

"BMW has decided to diversify further into multi-purpose vehicles - "people carriers". It comes after nearly two years of studying the market's potential.


The company will decide before June which of several already-developed concept vehicles will form the basis of the project. "We've now moved beyond the 'whether'. It's definitely coming in some form," Helmut Panke, chairman, told the FT.

The decision comes a few months after BMW's venture into the hatchback market with its 1-Series "small" car."

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[epj3]

This thing will be a hit in the european market just like their 1 series was.

 

[aNoodle]

Just Great...the BMW minivan is on the way. Joy.

 

[epj3]

I have a feeling it'll never make it over here, especially since they called it a "people mover" and not a van. "People mover" is what they call them in the UK, and the van's over there are totally different than ours.

 

[jonnyk]

oh yes it will be a hit over here the trendy people carrier for the school runs the mothers will love it, it will get them out of the 4x4s that only get used offroad when it mounts a kerb at the super market

 

[Chesty Bonds]

I can't believe they're even considering making this shit. This is the domain of Toyota, Chrysler, Renault etc. Shit like this just further depreciates the brand.

 

[theBMWenthusiast]

well, maybe BMW will have the coolest van ever made....but still i dont want to see it...

 

[Average Jae]

further evidience that money talks and enthusiasts lose out. ... bmw people carrier.. will there be a 4.8is for that too?

 

[epj3]

At least it wont be fwd.

 

[Big Daddy]

Photos of Minivan?

Photo #1:

#2:

 

[epj3]

HAHAHAHAHAHAH, real funny. Now post the ones that aren't photoshopped


Brand loyalty declining FURTHER Soon it'll be time to take down the bmw flag on my wall and put something in its place.

 

[Big Daddy]

They aren't photo shop, they are real:

BMW Minivan article

 

[///M SPEED]

The thing you people are forgetting is there are lot of people who need the services of these types of vehicles. True, Toyota, Chrysler, Ford, Chevy, etc.. are the main auto manufactures that produce these, but there is no reason BMW shouldn’t get into the market. Granted I would have to see one in person, but if you had a choice and need for one of these types of vehicle, wouldn't you give BMW look?

It is not written in law that BMW should stay out of this market, because they build or are known for building sport sedans etc...

Just my .02! I am getting of soapbox now....

 

[Tom]

I like it, I'm a big fan of hatchbacks and wagons. If BMW offered that today and made it affordable, I would probably buy it and use it as a commuter.

 

[///M SPEED]

I like it, I'm a big fan of hatchbacks and wagons. If BMW offered that today and made it affordable, I would probably buy it and use it as a commuter.

I too like hatches and wagons. I have been trying to get my wife to look at the BMW wagon, the Volvo Crosscountry, or someting else when we get rid of the Honda Passport in the coming year. I haven't look into anything yet. She wants the new Volvo SUV/SAV or whatever they call that thing. It is nice though.

 

[Tom]

The Volvo XC90 is really nice Scott, especially now that they offer it in the V8 trim. I was interested in one a few months ago and could have bought one at $200 over invoice. I'm sure if you haggle a bit, you can do better.

 

[///M SPEED]

That's the one Tom. I really like the vehicle too. That is a hell of a deal you could have had. In the coming months I will look into further and more seriously...

 

[epj3]

They aren't photo shop, they are real:

BMW Minivan article

I know, I was being sarcastic. Hey, I knew there was a .000001% chance it was photoshopped, and it was worth taking that chance

 

[Big Daddy]

Oh sorry, I thought you were serious.........