BMW Might Be Planning To Rain On Maybach's Parade With 9-Series Flagship

BMW is believed to plan a rival for the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, which will come in the shape of the 9-Series flagship sedan.

The BMW 9-Series has been rumored for quite some time now and it seems that with each passing year, the model is getting closer and closer to the production line. According to a recent report, published by the guys from BMW Blog, the model in question is believed to come out in 2017, if it will be indeed green-ligthed. Our source is stating that the new 9-Series will stand above the current 7-Series and it will become a rival for the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.

The upcoming BMW 9-Series will be longer than the current flagship and it will also get a longer wheelbase. The total length of the car will be approximately 5,500 mm, and it will be aimed, obviously, towards the newly unveiled Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. This might not seem like the right thing to do because BMW already has Rolls-Royce, which is producing the Ghost and also the Phantom, but a new flagship model might increase the value of the brand.
 

Car4Life - 1/5/2015 2:17:10 PM

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I applaud BMW's efforts but perhaps they should try to come up with a worthy rival to the standard S Class first...

TheSteve - 1/5/2015 2:51:45 PM

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Hyundai called. They want their tail lights back.

While I applaud BMW's ambition to up the ante, and create a vehicle between the current BMW top end and Rolls Royce (or Bentley), my thinking is that Art Nouveau styling or Asian Organic styling isn't what this segment is looking for.

JDMUSMuscle - 1/5/2015 2:51:55 PM

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I guess that kind of explains the weak design language on the new 7 series.

I mean, Audi is introducing A9, the flagship coupe that will go up against Mercedes S coupe.

So I would not be surprised if BMW indeed makes 9 series.

I mean, Volkswagen already has Bentley, Porsche and Audi, but Audi is still not afraid to go all the way to 9.

nguyenvuminh - 1/5/2015 3:12:25 PM

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My sentiment is similar to Car4Life, demonstrate the 7 can rival the S first.

W208 - 1/5/2015 3:26:02 PM

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If it's anything like the current design language, it'll look like the 2 which looks like the 3 which looks like the 4 which looks like the 5 which looks like the 6 which looks like the 7.

Thank god the 8 series has nothing to do with the current line up. And, even if the Bangle design was shite sometimes, at least he ensured variety across the board.

MDarringer - 1/5/2015 6:59:15 PM

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Let's hope it's the gorgeous show car in production.

jeffgall - 1/5/2015 8:20:28 PM

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Back reminds me of the new F150