BMW Compactive Tourer - spy pics & info

[PanterroR]

You guys don't like this? I don't know, i know i really, really like it.

 

[Human]

^
+1

BMW's stupid going-FWD aside. It looks spectacular for what it is and will look best in segment, no doubt about that MUCH better than the new Picasso, B-class and other famous offerings in this segment etc.

 

[Giannis]

By definition, I do not like anything with a front quarter panel.

 

[Human]

By definition, I do not like anything with a front quarter panel.

Picky are we? J/K.

May be true for most us car nuts, you said but IMO apart from BMW blackening it's soul going FWD, it will be a welcome addition to the lineup and benefit the brand portfolio and reach. If M-B can/could do it and VAG has it why not BMW? And it's not like they did 1/2 a job at it.

 

[Giannis]

Picky are we? J/K.

Actually, when sitting in the front of a car with a front quarter panel, I get a weird feeling, as if its more spacious than it should, and I don't feel as safe and comfortable as I do inside cars without this useless glass panel. It's strange, I know, but it's true!!

 

[PanterroR]

^Really weird, my good ol' friend... I've never cared or felt anything about that...

 

[SCOTT27]

 

[KiwiRob]

If the LWB models looks as good as the image above my wife will be driving one, hell I might even buy one (SWB) to replace my Countryman, it'll be that, the new 4 door MINI or a 1 series. Next year is going to be fun, I love car shopping!

 

[SCOTT27]

This is more or less the seven seater Gran model. I am thinking about it too for the kids and gran kids.

Active Tourer Outdoor live.

 

[KiwiRob]

A new Concept of the Active Tourer and further illustration of BMWs expanding compact portfolio will be unveiled on July 12.
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Sold, it's a great looking MPV, more like the S Max than anything else. I like the idea of 5 series Touring space in a more compact body, it's like my wifes Touran, as a 5 person family we need space, we're always going places together and a wagon isn't as practical, I don't need (although my wife wants) an X3 or X5.

 

[KiwiRob]

First of all, Renault "invented" this segment, which is highly profitable ever since. I don't know if you (plural) have any experience with a Renault Scenic or Espace, but both models are the definition of practicality!

Renault didn't invent the MPV, the first MPV was the Fiat 600 Multipla from 1956. Renault just revived the concept with the Espace. The shame for Renault is they have almost killed the Espace and not kept up with what the market wanted, there are much better MPV's than the Scenic.

 

[bimmerjph]

This is more or less the seven seater Gran model. I am thinking about it too for the kids and gran kids.

Gran kids.... I see what you did there.

 

[klier]

Fat kids?

 

[Rainer271]

These are patent images of the 1 Series GT.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Like this.....


Oh my eyes! The Concept looked very nice at Paris. This is just terrible.

 

[SCOTT27]

Like this.....


Oh my eyes! The Concept looked very nice at Paris. This is just terrible.

Its exactly the same as the concept , although some concept trim ideas are missing along with the larger wheels. But the production car will also feature Adaptive LED headlights which for some will improve the front appearance of the car.

 

[bimmerjph]

If I ask very nicely will Norbert cancel this car?

 

[7saen]

Oh my eyes! The Concept looked very nice at Paris. This is just terrible.

What Exactly are you missing? it's 95% the concept.
Mind that these are purely technical isometric 3D renderings, meaning they don't show perspective. That's why the car looks heavier and bigger than it actually is. Isometric views do not exist in real life.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

What Exactly are you missing? it's 95% the concept.

That 5% makes all the difference. As it did with the 6 Series Concept to production and the 4 Series Concept to production.

 

[martinbo]

It's still a FuglyVan.

[Ducks flying shoes and heads off to the F32 thread to perve over legitimate BMW car porn.]