BMW F3 CUV gets the Go Ahead

[OLLIE 26]

Seems like BMW has finally figured out what to do with their plans of building a CUV or a MPV. Previously reported, BMW was planning 5-Series based MPV as well as a smaller CUV based on the 3-Series dubbed as the F3. While there have been no reports on the progress of the 5-Series based MPV, the F3 has received the green light for production.

According to AutoWeek, when BMW’s new CEO Norbert Reithofer arrived and reviewed the five-seater CUV in 2006, he gave the F3 a thumbs up for production.

By combining the high seating position of a sport/utility vehicle with the space afforded by a traditional station wagon, crossovers appear to be providing an clear alternative to buyers,” a BMW insider told AutoWeek. “Our goal is to bring a CUV to market offering the best possible dynamics.”

With the way the current development patterns are going we probably won’t see the F3 until 2010. The 5-Series based MPV is expected to be revealed in mid-2009 but we really hope BMW learns from the slow sales of the Mercedes R-Class.

Source: AutoWeek

[Gus 5]

abortion like creature

[Guest Phil Ken Sebben]

Looks like a previa.

[OLLIE 26]

it looks like a cat aye ... meow

[alex 0]

I think it has potential..

[westy 614]

Yay...more MPVs

[Carl 3]

There's some fairly grunty MPV's out there, I'm guessing this one will be at the top, poor kids in the back will be get thrown around

[btccm3 1]

looks pretty agro for an mpv.

i think the rear guards look pretty good and how massive are those wheels!

i know if i had like 3 or four kids id be buyn it.... for the missus of course ill keep my m3

Edited May 31, 2007 by btccm3