13 front-wheel drive models coming from Bmw within 5 years

Mistake...

why is it a mistake? you haven't driven them? the Japanese have been building great performing FWD cars for ages...and if you've ever driven a MINI, you'll know that FWD is not a hex on a car

As long as they're not 'BMW-branded'.

It's a mistake because they just went against everything they stood for. FWD is ok with a Mini and that's why they bought the brand. I almost bought a TagHeuer watch before realizing it was battery-operated. It could be just as accurate, but it just doesn't feel "right". Then again, BMW is trying to be everything to everyone and seemingly do not mind diluting the brand.

Its like Subaru going rwd for that toyota partnership. It will probably be great,but it goes against what they are.

So I'm assuming the X3 and X5 will get FWD, and then BMW is making 3 separate minivans I'm assuming?

Because any vehicle with a number at the beginning should never have FWD.

If that were the case, then the 3-Series & 5-Series would also have to be fwd because the X5 & X3 are based on the 5 & 3 series platforms.

BMW will make small, city cars the basis for this fwd platform. I would not be surprised if two of the five new vehicles are electric fwd vehicles.

I find it hilarious that people can make jokes about Korean or Japanese or American manufacturers, yet create a joke about the Germans (BMW specifically) and you'd think you had defaced a picture of Mother Teresa in front of the Pontiff.

Get a sense of humor BMWaphiles

I remember reading the BMW marketing material stating so emphatically why BMW makes normally-aspirated engines, and not turbos. They really slammed turbocharged engines as being a compromise that ultimately detracts from the character of the Ultimate Driving Machine. BMW now sells cars with turbo-charged engines.

I remember reading the BMW marketing material stating so emphatically why BMW makes rear-wheel drive cars, and front wheel drive. They really slammed FWD as being a compromise that ultimately detracts from the handling of the Ultimate Driving Machine. BMW will soon sell cars with FWD.

I'm starting to suspect that I shouldn't believe everything that BMW says about why their cars are The Ultimate.

If there were an Edit button, I'd remove ", and front wheel drive" from the second paragraph :-( Oh, how I wish for an Edit button!!!

Here's what Hitler has to say about turbo BMW's:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtenM2hFTgE

Think about the energy created by BMW enthusiasts worldwide spinning in their graves. Now if they can capture it, they'd be a truly "green" company.

FWD saves money. Either they are going to offer something that cost less or keep their prices high and have bigger margins.

Most BMW customers don't care. Period.

Only a small number of the people who buy BMWs - or other brands for that matter - actually are enthusiasts to whom RWD matters. The vast majority of folks out there couldn't care less.

Remember, 80% of BMW 1 series owners thought their car was FWD. That indicates that they didn't research anything before buying the car, know nothing about BMW or in general don't know anything about cars and don't care.

so 2 or 3 new models and a few variants of them i.e coupe,sedan,wagon.

This is only acceptable because BMW is doing it. FWD on all other premium brands is an abomination.

Not a good idea. Do not let BMW become Toyota or Volkswagon. If they want to create/buy another sub brand for these front wheel drive models... maybe go that route.

FOR ALL YOU ACURA HATERS base on the fact that Acura is FWD base and said they need to be RWD to start competing, guess what?
No I am not commenting about Acura's recent monstrosity of design lately.

You said guess what. WHAT?!? If you think this FWD business is going to BMW's 3, 5, or 7 series, then you are sadly mistaken...

Once again, BMW flip-flopping. So, now FWD is not all that bad huh? sure thing.

So what else is not all that bad? perhaps having a large company behind you to help you lower costs? hmmm. I can't wait for this admission!

Bunch of fonies!