2011 BMW 5-Series GT revealed

[SVT666]

2011 BMW 5-Series GT revealed

Images have leaked onto the Web from a private showing of the 2011 BMW 5-Series GT, which will be unveiled officially at the Geneva Motor Show. The hatchback is billed as a ?concept,? but the production version will be almost identical, minus the quirky interior details. The ?GT? is merely one variant of the all-new 5-Series. A regular sedanand wagon will also be introduced this year. Even if the hatchback body isn?t your thing, this car provides a clear idea of how the front end of all the new 5-Series models will look.

Showing its love for new acronyms, BMW has dubbed the vehicle a ?Progressive Activity Sedan.? We suppose ?luxury hatchback? is simply too bland a label for the German automaker.

The roomy vehicle has four large, fully adjustable seats and, as sources are telling us, small tables as well. A recent teaser video compares the car?s cabin to flying first class, so small tables seem like a distinct possibility. Depending on the options and packages, the GT 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.
Overall styling appears to be similar to the X6, but the vehicle has a taller roofline arc ? allowing for more headroom in back ? and the rear hatch looks more cargo-friendly.

Other interior touches will include a panoramic sunroof, fully adjustable rear seats and a sealed rear trunk are, in addition to plenty of other storage spots.

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.

[SVT666]

Looks like Bangle left just in time, so Hooydonk has to explain this abomination.  Trick hatch though.

[the Teuton]

I love the interior, but the outside looks like some Lancer/BMW mishmash.  I miss good-looking BMWs.

[Tave]

The front end does remind me of the new Lancer. Nice catch.

[2o6]

Dumb, pointless and ugly. People will flocking to buy one.

Don't like the orange/brown of the interior, the texture (or it might be the photo quality) makes it look like a Clay model.

[the Teuton]

Dumb, pointless and ugly. People will flocking to buy one.

Don't like the orange/brown of the interior, the texture (or it might be the photo quality) makes it look like a Clay model.

For at least the first few months, people will be flocking to this car like wildfire.  It's not particularly ugly but it's not my style.  A new BMW is like a new variety of Pepsi:  everyone will be buying it up until the initial popularity takes a nosedive. 

Our dealership sold at least 4 or 5 X6s during $4/gal. gas months at about $60k a pop, so I have no doubt they will be able to do the same with this.

[ChrisV]

The front end does remind me of the new Lancer. Nice catch.

the front reminds me of the CS concept:

[TBR]

I rather like it. I'd probably take the traditional notch-back variant, but this still looks pretty good imho.

[Submariner]

Wow...fail. 

[Tave]

the front reminds me of the CS concept:

Yes, I already knew it took a lot of its cues from that (as did the new 7-series); I'm just saying it also resembles the new Lancer.

[Tave]

In fact the front ends of the Evo and that CS are not unlike each other.

[CJ]

That trick hatch/trunk deally-do debuted on the Skoda Superb. 

[Eye of the Tiger]

COTY

[SVT666]

[SVT666]

It's hideous.  And the trick tailgate is kinda dumb now that I see how it really opens.

[SVT666]

This looks like a pornstar that's had too much butt action.

[MX793]

Wow, it looks like a lowered X6 with a Lancer-esque nose.  What's the purpose of this car again?

[the Teuton]

Everything fore the B-pillar looks decent, but the design just looks chunky in back.

Still, I love the interior.

[NomisR]

The hatch looks like an anus!

[Eye of the Tiger]

Wow, it looks like a lowered X6 with a Lancer-esque nose.  What's the purpose of this car again?

The purpose? Grand Touring. Duh. 

[Cookie Monster]

The hatch is stupid. I'd prefer a regular hatch.

Is it bad that I like this thing though?

[SVT666]

The hatch is stupid. I'd prefer a regular hatch.

Is it bad that I like this thing though?

Yes.  Absolutely yes.

[MrH]

Yeah, I don't understand the dual hatch opening.  Why would you want to open it without the glass going up?  Needlessly complex and heavy.

[Raza]

Skoda did it first!

And it looks like they took they ugly car-like X6 and lowered even more. 

Market saturation of pointless cars in a dying market seems stupid.

[CALL_911]

whyyyyyyyyyyy

[Colonel Cadillac]

I actually like it. Honestly, I hope cars go more in this design direction in the future because the design is much more practical than the standard sedan. I don't understand why Americans love the sedan so much because station wagons are worlds more practical, and there is no drawback at all.

[Tave]

I wish that back plane was about .75X as big, but overall I think it's a decent effort. Not my cup of tea, though.

[Tave]

Oh, and BMW, this is how you make a hatch that looks like a sedan, for future reference:

[Cookie Monster]

Oh, and BMW, this is how you make a hatch that looks like a sedan, for future reference:

I actually thing a 3er hatchback that looks like the E90 would be so awesome. Even a 5 series hatch like that would be sweet.

[Galaxy]

Trick hatch though.

Yes it's nice to see BMW copying a Skoda.