BMW considers minivan launch after 2006, paper says

[NFS4]

Credit VWV:

BMW considers minivan launch after 2006, paper says
Reuters / June 21, 2004

FRANKFURT -- BMW AG is considering launching a minivan, but it might not do so before 2006, board member Michael Ganal was quoted as saying in an interview released by a newspaper on Sunday.

Ganal told Die Welt that BMW would extend its product range by a spacious minivan "as soon as markets are ready for a BMW-specific solution."

"We are already working on the solution," Ganal said in the interview, which was released ahead of publication on Monday.

Ganal would not say exactly when the minivan would be launched. But asked whether it would be after 2006, he said: "Amongst traders, to be silent means to affirm."

BMW expects to post its highest earnings ever this year and has repeatedly predicted record vehicle sales for all three of its brands -- BMW, Mini and Rolls Royce -- in 2004

 

[SilentZero]

I don't like the idea, but there is a market for it.

 

[Fausto]

Any word on an "M" version?

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: NFS4
Credit VWV:

BMW considers minivan launch after 2006, paper says
Reuters / June 21, 2004

FRANKFURT -- BMW AG is considering launching a minivan, but it might not do so before 2006, board member Michael Ganal was quoted as saying in an interview released by a newspaper on Sunday.

Ganal told Die Welt that BMW would extend its product range by a spacious minivan "as soon as markets are ready for a BMW-specific solution."

"We are already working on the solution," Ganal said in the interview, which was released ahead of publication on Monday.

Ganal would not say exactly when the minivan would be launched. But asked whether it would be after 2006, he said: "Amongst traders, to be silent means to affirm."

BMW expects to post its highest earnings ever this year and has repeatedly predicted record vehicle sales for all three of its brands -- BMW, Mini and Rolls Royce -- in 2004

A minivan touted as the Ultimate Driving Machine... :laugh:

So I take it that the public has warmed to Bangle's designs then? Heh.

Too many BMWs.

 

[maziwanka]

good lord. im nto a fan of bmw anyways

 

[Encryptic]

Originally posted by: Fausto
Any word on an "M" version?

That would definitely boost the coolness factor of a minivan considerably.....

 

[ElFenix]

they already have the X5, how different could it be?

 

[Pr0Hawk]

Soccer moms driving BMW's :Q

 

[BigSmooth]

Even if they launched one, I have to wonder if it would make it to the U.S.

 

[Ikonomi]

Originally posted by: Fausto
Any word on an "M" version?

Haha, that would be great.

 

[imported_Strang]

Originally posted by: Pr0Hawk
Soccer moms driving BMW's :Q

At some point, do they become "Polo Moms"?

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Pr0Hawk
Soccer moms driving BMW's :Q

Hey, they drive X5's now

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
they already have the X5, how different could it be?

Well a minivan doesnt exactly project the same image...

 

[SilentZero]

Originally posted by: Fausto
Any word on an "M" version?

Oh sure...343hp and 262 lb-ft tq on a minivan chasis.....can you say Rollover?

 

[SuperTool]

It will not make it to the US. Just like MB has a van in Europe. I actually think a BMW minivan would sell reasonably well, but I don't think they will bring it over because they are afraid of diluting the brand image.

 

[waggy]

hmm a BMW mini-van? sheesh.

 

[m2kewl]

Originally posted by: SilentZero

Originally posted by: Fausto
Any word on an "M" version?

Oh sure...343hp and 262 lb-ft tq on a minivan chasis.....can you say Rollover?

can you say screaming mom and kids?

 

[SuperTool]

Originally posted by: SilentZero

Originally posted by: Fausto
Any word on an "M" version?

Oh sure...343hp and 262 lb-ft tq on a minivan chasis.....can you say Rollover?

Can you say Hemi Durango? I would guess a minivan would be much less rollover prone than SUV.