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05-26-2011, 10:15 AM | #1 |
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Next Gen F30/F32 M3 Lineup Selected. M3 Gran Coupe, M3 Touring, X3M and X4M Coming
The next M3 family has been selected - The name M3 remains despite some unconfirmed changes being reported in the media.
BMW X3M - 2013 High Performance SAV for the Premium Entry Segment. Groundbreaking debut for new M developed engine which will spread across other models. The M3 Coupe - 2014 High Performance Luxury Coupe in it's fifth generation. Plans are also in motion for a series of editions of M3 to capitalize in on (future?) Motorsport success in a similar fashion to the Porsche 911 - GT3/GT2. Expect them to focus on Competition , Motorsport and Lightweight with varying Performance. The M3 Cabrio - 2015 Retaining a folding hard-top for exclusivity , The current E92 has been successful in emerging markets were blue skies reign, in some aspect outselling or equalling Coupe sales in some markets. The M3 Gran Coupe - 2016 BMW are not overwhelmed with sales reaction to the current car. But recognize that there is interest for a future variant , however a Gran Coupe essentually a four door variant of the forthcoming F32 Coupe will replace the sedan with a more stylish and performance orientated four door Coupe shape. The BMW X4M - 2015 High Performance entry segment of downsized "Sport Activity Coupe" concept The M3 Touring - 2015 For the first time BMW M will hopefully commit to an M3 Touring , largely based on demand from European customers who had to forfeit for the larger M5 Touring when wanting a high performance Wagon from BMW M. Demand for the updated C63 AMG is also influential as will the imminent Audi RS4 Avant. * There will be no M variant of the 3er Gran Turismo.
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05-26-2011, 10:40 AM | #2 |
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So the sedan is replaced by the Gran Coupe?
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05-26-2011, 10:59 AM | #3 |
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Bring that wagon to the US!!!!
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05-26-2011, 11:01 AM | #4 |
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OMG, Gran coupe and touring! How will I decide?
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05-26-2011, 11:02 AM | #5 |
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I miss the simpler days of "M"doom
i guess they are trying to be the M in AMG |
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05-26-2011, 11:14 AM | #7 |
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what is the source of this information?
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05-26-2011, 11:15 AM | #8 |
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...Following the AMG business model?
So ///Many to choose from...I'm not sure I like where this is going.
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05-26-2011, 11:15 AM | #9 |
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Scott. The man who works for BMW.
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05-26-2011, 11:17 AM | #10 |
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Are these model years or release years? thought the X3M was supposed to be released in late 2012, so 2013 model?
That is going to be a LONG time for me to wait for a M3 sedan form, even if its 2015 as a 2016 model, thats 4.5 years away (5.5 if its 2016 release year), wasn't planning on keeping my C63 that long but don't want to get anything inbetween either. thinking I might buy the X3M for my wife, then when the X4 comes out (maybe a diesel), trade in my C63 for that, let my wife drive it (she loves the X6 but wants something smaller) and I will just drive the X3M till the M3 Gran Coupe comes out... |
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05-26-2011, 11:21 AM | #12 |
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"will replace the sedan "
i guess that means you better buy your E90s while you can
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05-26-2011, 11:21 AM | #13 |
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I like all that I am hearing, except that Gran coupe (4D) will likely be the same price as M3 coupe, no longer affording the discount that the sedan once offered
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05-26-2011, 11:21 AM | #14 |
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is it 2014 yet?
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These are calendar years. So the date reflects what will read on the calendar when the product listed next to it is to debut.
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05-26-2011, 11:25 AM | #18 | |
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Gran Coupe FTW! too bad its in 2016... wow 5 fuckin years! I don't care anymore about having an M for everything.. I'll admit I hate this, but time has changed... just go with the flow
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Granted, I am speculating, but look at how cars like the CLS and A7 are being positioned. BMW's own 6 Series Gran Coupe will probably be priced similarly, relatively speaking, and I think it is best to expect the 3 Series Gran Coupe, and thus the M3 Gran Coupe, will follow suit as well. |
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05-26-2011, 11:33 AM | #20 |
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Sorry - there was no such indication anywhere in his post. Scott, is the engine confirmed yet?
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M's are still going to be rare to see, its not like they are marking them up $2,000 and saying its an M. these will all have $10K+ premiums to the non M version and most peole buying cars like the X3 will not step up to the M. Think about AMG, at least in my area I don't see many AMGs on the road even though they offer every car as an AMG.
If you owned a company and someone was willing to pay you $10K more for something that would cost you maybe $6K more, would you tell them no, or offer it to them? Its a business, now that "M" is highly recognized, they are capitalizing on it, good for share holders! |
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