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New BMW 5 Series Touring not for US
The new BMW 5 Series Touring model will not be going stateside from Europe according to Jim O’Donnell of BMW America. The 5 Series model that will appear, however, will be the 5 Series GT with more space than the sedan version, and for customers who don’t want to opt for the BMW X5 and BMW X6 models.
The current BMW 3 Series Touring will continue to be sold until the sedan is replaced by the new F30 generation, when a BMW 3 Series GT will take its place. The new BMW 5 Series sedan will debut on the US market in May this year, appearing alongside the current 5 Series Gran Turismo crossover already on sale. BMW joins Volvo in abandoning sales of station wagons in favour of SUV and crossover models.
Source | AutomotiveNews
Golden Steering wheel car of the year prizes: SLS AMG supercar of the year
The Car of the Year prizes have been dominated by the Germans with many being awarded one of Autobild’s “Golden Steering Wheel” awards. The Porsche Panamera won the luxury car category, beating the BMW 7-Series and Mercedes S Class, while the medium to large sedan category was won by the Audi A5 Sportback, followed by the BMW 5-Series GT and the Mercedes E Class.
Among the compact class, a nice win for the new Opel Astra, beating the Skoda Yeti, which came in second ahead of the Renault Megane. In its sector, the Renault Scenic emerged ahead of the Toyota Verso and Peugeot 5008, and among the small cars the Volkswagen Polo won over the Citroen C3 and Hyundai i20. The Toyota Prius took out the ecological prize, followed by the Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion and the Mercedes S400 Hybrid.
The supercar category was dominated by the new Mercedes SLS AMG Gullwing, followed by the Audi R8 Spider and the Aston Martin One-77. The finalists for overall COTY are the Citroën C3 Picasso, Mercedes-Benz E-class, Opel Astra, Peugeot 3008, Skoda Yeti, Toyota iQ and Volkswagen Polo. Take your bets now…
2010 BMW 5-Series pics: scoop mystery?
In what are not new images, our colleagues at Autosblog.fr are describing these pics as the first real preview of the new BMW 5-Series. After some investigation, nothing is conclusive regarding these mysterious shots which were first published by a Scandinavian magazine in October.
They were then reproduced on the Bimmerpost site and described as renderings of the new 5-Series, which is to debut at the 2010 Geneva motor show. It appears, though, that the pictures have since been bought by Car and Driver magazine (according to our French source) and that the bridge in the background is in Lisbon, the same city that hosted the photo shoot for the new BMW 5-Series GT.
So, the guys at Autsoblog.fr are saying that this could be the first look at the BMW 5-Series in what will have been a very quiet scoop before its official presentation next year. Your thoughts?
Source | Autosblog.fr
New BMW 5-series GT to go cheaper
The BMW 5-Series GT is new to the market, but new versions could be on the way to make it a more affordable option. Autocar reports that a new twin-turbo diesel unit could be included in the range, once it’s established. A four-cylinder diesel is also being considered, which could be the 320d unit at 175 hp, making both these options entry-level models for the range.
The plan seems to be to drop the price tag of the 5-Series GT, which currently stands at about 40,000 pounds in the UK, to make it more accessible. According to reports, a possible M5 GT has now been discarded, with the top-of-the-range model being the 550i version, equipped with a 4.4i twin turbo at 407 hp.
BMW 5-Series GT exclusive preview pics
Here are some preview pics of the new BMW 5-Series GT, which will be officially presented at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show. The gallery shows some close-ups of the new crossover, with this model being the 530d GT, Comfort version.
Unfortunately the guys at Autoblog were denied pics of the engine or a test drive, otherwise this would be a far more extensive post on the new 5-Series GT. However, if you wanted an idea of the interior, it’s worth it - classic, smooth and technological, just what you would expect from BMW.
For an idea of the 5-Series pricing and engine range, see our previous post on 5-Series details in Europe, on the Italian market.
Source | Autoblog.it
BMW 5-Series GT European pricing
BMW has released its pricing details for the 5 Series GT for the various European markets, and in Italy the base price will be 58,000 euros. That figure refers to the 530d GT Eletta, equipped with a 3.0 litre diesel common rail at 245 hp and 540 Nm. In total five versions are available of the Eletta and Attiva models.
In addition to the 530d model, the 5-Series Gran Turismo will be offered in the 535i and 550i variations. For the 3.0 litre twin turbo petrol units at 306 hp and 400 Nm, prices start at 58,500 euros. The top-of-the-range 550i Attiva version with the 4.4-litre V8 Twin Turbo at 407 hp and 600 Nm will sell for 85,400 euros. The list of optionals is, as usual, very long.
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