Whether you call it a wagon or hatchback, BMW has been long working on a more spacious “Progressive Activity Sedan”. Although our spy photographers have spotted such a prototype testing, BMW has never official confirmed the project. However, the German automaker is coming clean and has announced that a PAS is indeed in the works.
A concept version — which will bear the Progressive Activity Sedan name — is expected to debut in the next not many months, with a production version slated to make an appearance in late 2009, according to Autocar. The currently unnamed production version — possibly 5-Series GT — should start rolling into BMW dealerships in either late 2009 or early 2010.
The roomy sedan is said to have four large, fully adjustable seats and, as sources are telling us, small tables as well. Depending on the options and packages, PAS will be riding on 18- to 21-inch wheels. All-wheel-drive will definitely be an option, as well as several of the bells and whistles from the newest 5- and 7-Series models.
taken in the character of seen in our spy photos, the car appears to be a pure hatchback through no room for a rear deck-lid — as our renderings show. Overall styling appears to be similar to the X6, but the vehicle spied has a taller roofline arc — allowing for more headroom in back — and the rear hatch looks more cargo-friendly. The PAS will also feature frameless windows.
Earlier reports said BMW’s next MPV would go head-to-head with Mercedes‘ R-class, but BMW instead decided to build a sedan-like crossover. This is probably a good decision for BMW as it better suits the automaker’s values and the R-class has been met with a lukewarm reception at best.
Size-wise, the 5-Series GT will fit between the 5-Series and 7-Series — with a roofline lower than the X6 — and will offer a ride height closer to a crossover than a sports sedan. The front of the car is said to be inspired by the Concept CS, but don’t expect the PAS to be a true sports machine — BMW will be targeting the 5-Series GT at older drivers that need a higher seating position than the normal 5-Series but don’t necessarily need the utility of an SUV or crossover.
not any pricing figures have been released, but expect the the 5-Series GT to slot between the 5-Series and 7-Series sedans.
Source: www.leftlanenews.com
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