Say it isn’t so: BMW expands MPV project with F3

We reported before that BMW is looking into making vans since the company saw a market for a MPV model to grow by 45 percent between 2005 and 2015. While we thought there would be a longer timeframe before BMW made this stupid move, it seems like that time is just around the corner.

BMW had previously confirmed that it working on making a 5-Series based MPV using influence from the X5, but now BMW is saying they are planning another model that will be based on the 3-Series and will be called the F3. The 5-Series based sportvan is expected to be revealed in mid-2009, and if approved the 3-Series based F3 will follow later that year.

The F3 is expected to have a 3.0 liter 6-cylinder engine that produces 235 horsepower.

Gotta admit though, it looks good
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cdoke - 2/15/2007 5:20:38 PM

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I never thought I would see the day BMW made a minivan...

That must be a photoshoped pic...

Rupert - 2/15/2007 5:25:11 PM

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Why is this stupid?
It's not as stupid as a bmw suv.
It's just a slightly taller, more practical 5 series. oh wait! That's an X5...but with better fuel economy.

NARunner - 2/15/2007 5:36:30 PM

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i'm all for brand diversification, but that CGI is FUGLY.

d1sinfo - 2/15/2007 5:43:53 PM

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I would get that for my wife. Assuming the 1 series doesn't come here first :)

Josh

5MTenthus - 2/15/2007 8:09:37 PM

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I already posted this haha

vitalichaconne - 2/15/2007 8:37:32 PM

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the perspective on that photoshop is off on the grill area LOL....anyways, i think it would actually be nice to have some decent looking vans around

S4cabriofoxone - 2/15/2007 10:19:35 PM

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STOP. NO. THEY ARE NOT DOING THIS.

Autophile - 2/15/2007 10:50:03 PM

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Ahh finally... all of the sauveness and styling of a van without the stigma of practicality or versatility...

EL34 - 2/15/2007 11:02:09 PM

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Believe it or not, but to me this BMW kind of looks like a Capybara.

Check it out.

http://www.shunya.net/Pictures/Ecuador/Rainforest/Capybara.jpg

Autophile - 2/16/2007 2:38:52 AM

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Lol...the weird thing is, I see what you're saying

TimE - 2/16/2007 6:41:41 AM

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Like it was said many times:

BMW WON'T BIULD A MPV / MINIVAN.

All those chops in mags are wrong!

F-series (F5 & F3) will be a coupeish wagon-like vehicles. One can say a 5dr Shooting Brakes. Far from being a MPV / Minivan.

Camoed prototypes of F5 are to hit the roads any moment.

AUTO_UNION - 2/16/2007 8:54:56 AM

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Don't do it.

07mcs - 2/16/2007 1:08:20 PM

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The front grill doesn't look that bad

Sauceboy01 - 2/16/2007 1:27:38 PM

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LOOKS GREAT IMO

1000rrRider - 2/16/2007 4:54:36 PM

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There will be lot's of MILFs driving them.

4wheelsnme - 2/17/2007 12:42:51 PM

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BMW is amazing... they can make even a van look mean like a sports car!