GUESS Which All-New BMW Models Will NOT Be Making It To The States...

BMW has decided not to bring either of its new 2-series front-wheel-drive models to the United States.

The 2-series Gran Tourer, which debuted here last week, and the 2-series Active Tourer are too small for the U.S. market, a spokesman said.

BMW says the Gran Tourer, at 179 inches, is not long enough for a minivan with three rows of seats. The Active Tourer wagon is 171 inches long.

I think the REAL question we should be asking ourselves: are they too SMALL or too UGLY?

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TheSteve - 3/11/2015 2:40:29 PM

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BMW has a reputation to defend in North America, where they're perceived as pedigreed premium vehicles that command instant recognition and admiration (from many), and who deserve a lofty price tag. It's harder to do that when your M3 is sitting beside a FWD minivan, and both share the same badge.

Agent00R - 3/11/2015 8:58:19 PM

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Great point!

carsnyc - 3/11/2015 4:07:44 PM

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Agreed and something that I think is already happening with the ugly GTs

MDarringer - 3/12/2015 12:19:07 AM

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BMW is STUPID.

CarCrazedinCali - 3/12/2015 1:15:21 PM

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looks like the article says the FWD version won't come to the US but does not say the AWD version won't be coming