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Originally Posted by ahausheer
Sorry just couldnt read all the previous. Can someone explain the logic of having a 2 door 5 series that is the same as the 6 series in all but looks? I thought the new convention is: 2 door = even number series?
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In the future, 2,4 and 6-series will be coupe and cabriolet versions. I think they are supposed to be a little "up-market" compared to the models below as well.
GC = Grand Cupe = 4-door coupes. We will probably see 2,4 and 6 series with 2 and 4 doors.
1,3,5,7 series are mostly sedans and Touring (station wagon). But there will GT, and hatchbacks (1-series only).
I don't think coupe and lots of names are sacred anymore. We see all kinds of cross-overs now to suit every market and every style.
Just look at the 5-series Gran Turismo (GT).
Its almost a mix between sedan, coupe (hatchback style), station wagon (touring in BMW language) and a SAV (Sport Activiy Vehicle. BMW language for SUV made for mainly for road use).
BMW are basically expanding their line-up to appeal to a wider audience.
More models, and several types of design. Also a bunch of engines to choose from. Therefore they will utilize more numbers to easier differentiate their models. Might be a little messy in the transition. But I think it will work out fine.
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Future lineup will probably look like this when looking at the 3/4 series:
3-series= Sedan, Touring, Gran Turismo, ActiveHybrid (sedan)
4-series= Coupe, Grand Coupe, Cabriolet
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Other series will have different models. 1-series (hatcback) are both in 3/5 door versions.
2-series will come i several versions like the future 4 series but maybe even with a Grand Sports Tourer (more like a hyundai veloster in terms of body shape)
Im not sure what will happen to the RWD 1-series in the future when the FWD cars will arrive.. Time will tell. Either way. Lots of new BMW models in the future..