BMW may offer two versions of the next 6-series
01-02-08, 06:50 AM
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BMW may offer two versions of the next 6-series
BMW may offer two versions of the next 6-series
Posted on Tuesday 1 January 2008
For a car maker that prides itself on being the ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’ BMW spends quite a lot of time making sure passengers also have an excellent experience. Some of BMW’s customers think they’ve gone too far, complaining that even the sport-package equipped version of the current 6-series just isn’t sporty enough. But others think the 6 is just perfectly luxurious. So BMW has decided to take the middle route and appease both camps - the next 6-series, due out in 2010 or 2011, will come in two versions: sport and luxury.
What exactly the difference will be has yet to be revealed, but it will reportedly be a ‘marked’ difference, unlike the current line-up. Whatever BMW ends up doing to make the 6-series home to a truly sporty grand tourer, there’s a good chance the idea could spread throughout the luxury world. Makers like Mercedes and Lexus face similar dilemmas with their line-up and a similar solution would make sense. Audi has already adopted and incorporated this method of design throughout its line, offering its standard A Series, the improved S Series and the totally insane RS Series, all of which are variants of one core line-up.
More details on the new 6-series itself are lacking, but the word on the street is that the new car will be a two-door version of the CS concept shown in Shanghai. The uber-sexy flagship concept speaks volumes about BMW’s future design direction, and even if the CS itself never makes it to production, it’s sure to inspire elements of BMW’s future line-up. You can catch a video of the CS or read up on our coverage of it until BMW graces us with actual details on the upcoming 6-series.
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Posted on Tuesday 1 January 2008
For a car maker that prides itself on being the ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’ BMW spends quite a lot of time making sure passengers also have an excellent experience. Some of BMW’s customers think they’ve gone too far, complaining that even the sport-package equipped version of the current 6-series just isn’t sporty enough. But others think the 6 is just perfectly luxurious. So BMW has decided to take the middle route and appease both camps - the next 6-series, due out in 2010 or 2011, will come in two versions: sport and luxury.
What exactly the difference will be has yet to be revealed, but it will reportedly be a ‘marked’ difference, unlike the current line-up. Whatever BMW ends up doing to make the 6-series home to a truly sporty grand tourer, there’s a good chance the idea could spread throughout the luxury world. Makers like Mercedes and Lexus face similar dilemmas with their line-up and a similar solution would make sense. Audi has already adopted and incorporated this method of design throughout its line, offering its standard A Series, the improved S Series and the totally insane RS Series, all of which are variants of one core line-up.
More details on the new 6-series itself are lacking, but the word on the street is that the new car will be a two-door version of the CS concept shown in Shanghai. The uber-sexy flagship concept speaks volumes about BMW’s future design direction, and even if the CS itself never makes it to production, it’s sure to inspire elements of BMW’s future line-up. You can catch a video of the CS or read up on our coverage of it until BMW graces us with actual details on the upcoming 6-series.
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01-02-08, 12:37 PM
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01-02-08, 01:18 PM
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^^^^ In all fairness, he said "...too soft for what I'd want from a performance-oriented machine," that the LS is not so soft and cushy is OK for that 
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I dont think this is that great of an idea though seems like maybe it could hurt M6 sales? Though if the Sport and Luxury only differed in the suspension I guess this could work.
hahaI dont think this is that great of an idea though seems like maybe it could hurt M6 sales? Though if the Sport and Luxury only differed in the suspension I guess this could work.
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^^^^ In all fairness, he said "...too soft for what I'd want from a performance-oriented machine," that the LS is not so soft and cushy is OK for that haha
I dont think this is that great of an idea though seems like maybe it could hurt M6 sales? Though if the Sport and Luxury only differed in the suspension I guess this could work.
hahaI dont think this is that great of an idea though seems like maybe it could hurt M6 sales? Though if the Sport and Luxury only differed in the suspension I guess this could work.
It would be acceptable had he say BMW is soft, instead of far too soft.
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01-02-08, 02:43 PM
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Yes, seeing as it's not a performance machine and I certainly didn't buy it to be one. Unless, of course, you are suggesting that the LS430 is a "performance-oriented" vehicle.
I must have missed when my personal opinion about what constitutes "performance-oriented" became unacceptable. I'll take your disclaimer to heart.
I must have missed when my personal opinion about what constitutes "performance-oriented" became unacceptable. I'll take your disclaimer to heart.
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