Official: Bmw X1 and 5-Series GT will go on sale by the end of the year

I still don't understand how BMW really thinks the 5 series GT will boost sales.

well, it can't sell worse in the U.S. than the 5-Series wagon does. The 535xiT is an great car, and no one buys it here because it's a wagon. So perhaps BMW figures by not making it look like a wagon more people will buy it.

you know what...JRobUSC...I never thought of it that way and you have a valid point. Now the funny thing is the wagon suspension is better than the sedan because it has to support the extra weight so from what i hear it handles better than the sedan but again people see a wagon they dont really go near it because of the shear fact that its a wagon. I also love the wagon 5 series but there are probably a handfull of pepole that like it and thats why its a rare car

Unless you need a third row, I don't know anyone would prefer a midsize SUV over a wagon.

I predict the 5 GT sells in miniscule numbers (doesn't take a genius), although I actually kind of like the concept of it, except for the questionable styling.

I would! Im young with no kids! Wagons are for soccer moms to me.

WOW, they killed the CSL, CS, and a super car for this mini van.

Bcuz BMW will not steep to their level nor share the same failure as FORD did. Dude...there are Companies that make certain vehicles each of them has a certain class. BMW targets luxury, performance and comfort...FORD on the other hand have their own agenda which is for middle-class hard working/Budget individuals.

How can you say that u want BMW to make a truck to compete with the F-150? It desnt make any sense.

I think this cars is meant as a Euro car than a U.S. car, God I hope so.

I don't see what the big deal is. I like it. I've tried twice in the last four years to get my wife into a 3-Series or 5-Series wagon, but she wouldn't hear of it -- the idea of driving a "station wagon" at 33 just didn't appeal to her, she wanted an SUV, she needed to sit up higher, blah blah blah. We ended up with an X5 and then an X3, despite having zero need for an SUV either time. Something like this would be perfect for us, not only because we get the utility of a wagon/SUV while maintaining a car-like drive and getting car-like fuel economy, but because it accomplishes the most important goal -- the wife would actually drive it. When I showed her the concept photos with the trunk/hatch, she thought it was awesome, the word "wagon" never even crossed her mind.

I think that's who BMW is targeting here. This vehicle could appeal to people who like wagons (the few of us there are) plus the people who wouldn't be caught dead in a wagon. It provides a middle ground that might actually get people to embrace the segment.

ok i officially don't get the X1, imo like the X3 wasn't small enough inside in terms of cabin room, is the X1 made strictly for little people?

you know the X3 is bigger inside than both the Q5 and GLK, right? The new X3 is going to be bigger than the current one, meaning the X1 (which is slightly smaller than the current X3 and on par with the GLK and Q5) will be able take the place of the current X3 in the lineup.

Yes, the X1 is the new X3. The new X3 is the new X5. And the latest X5 is really what should have been called the X7 (due to its three row seating). BMW just inserted the 1-series at the bottom and pushed the other models up the ladder.

BMW, please don't. You're inching your way closer to mass produced with every new model.

So now BMW will have 5 SAVs/SACs. X5, X6, X3, X1 and G GT. Plus regular station Wagons. They are going to be having as many SUVs as some volume brands like Toyota and Nissan. BMW should not expand that much.

and btw who would select ugly 5 GT when u can have better looking and more normal X5, X6 and upcoming all new X3 and X1. BMW should have learnt from MB R class. I am sure soon we will hear rumours about 5 GT M too.

JUGNU