hybrid 1043 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 BMW 9 Series Concept. Source: http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/04/bmw-9-series-previewed-vision-future-luxury-concept.html Is there a place in the market for an ever larger sedan than the BMW 7 Series? The German automaker has unveiled the Vision Future Luxury concept, hinting that a 9 Series could become a possibility if the affluent demand it. According to BMW, the Vision Future Luxury concept “epitomises the notion of modern luxury for the BMW brand.” Essentially, the concept shows a long-term outlook on how BMW is perceiving the modern luxury market and potentially a new range-topping model. It draws heavy influence from the Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe that debuted at the Villa d’Este nearly a year ago, except this time it’s sporting four doors and is clearly a rather large vehicle with plenty of space in the rear. SEE ALSO: BMW 9 Series Concept Rumored for Beijing Since it’s a concept car, BMW also took the opportunity to pack it with tons of next-generation tech such as a new head-up display, a detachable Touch Command Tablet and BMW Laserlight in the front. “Innovative technology and modern luxury have always been an important part of BMW’s brand DNA,” said Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design. “We use visionary concept vehicles like the BMW Vision Future Luxury to show where we may be going with these themes in the future, and to give us new inspiration and motivation. The BMW Vision Future Luxury – with its innovative technologies and with meticulous precision and quality in every detail – takes our thinking on modern luxury a logical stage further.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 I hope this would mean that they would approve an M7, with the 9 taking over luxo barge duties. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) I hope this would mean that they would approve an M7, with the 9 taking over luxo barge duties. M7? Why.. ? I'd think BMW engineers' minds could go towards something more useful (or interesting). I don't see why you'd need more power from a luxury sedan when the 740i's are producing 450nm, the 760i's producing 750nm and then everything in between. It's not like we have Autobahns. Edited April 22, 2014 by TJ* 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slybma 38 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 I quite like it, can't imagine I'd ever need a car that big but looks the business Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted April 23, 2014 Awesome- do it. The tech that will trickle down from here will be fantastic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted April 23, 2014 M7? Why.. ? I'd think BMW engineers' minds could go towards something more useful (or interesting). I don't see why you'd need more power from a luxury sedan when the 740i's are producing 450nm, the 760i's producing 750nm and then everything in between. It's not like we have Autobahns. You dont need 95% of the equipment and features in a modern 7 Series. Its all weight though. Tech is just getting so stupid now they have had to make an even bigger car to fit all that crap in, which means a bigger engine to pull it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vtgts300kw 90 Report post Posted April 23, 2014 M7? Why.. ? I'd think BMW engineers' minds could go towards something more useful (or interesting). I don't see why you'd need more power from a luxury sedan when the 740i's are producing 450nm, the 760i's producing 750nm and then everything in between. It's not like we have Autobahns. If they think they could sell them, they'd make it. I wouldn't be surprised if they do make one to take on the S65 AMG. Nobody NEEDS a car like that, but plenty of people want it. I mean, they made the M SUV's... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted April 23, 2014 First thought was it looks like a jaaaag 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted April 23, 2014 I'm not sure I see the logic in diversifying the offerings so much. So now we have a 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, plus three variants of the X. And the Z. And the hybrids. Why not bring back the 8 and let that occupy the luxo-barge coupe space. That negative pressure duct below the tail light looks like a badly repaired cleft lip. Just sayin' 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted April 23, 2014 I'm not sure I see the logic in diversifying the offerings so much. So now we have a 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, plus three variants of the X. And the Z. And the hybrids. Why not bring back the 8 and let that occupy the luxo-barge coupe space. That negative pressure duct below the tail light looks like a badly repaired cleft lip. Just sayin' and the 2 series and the i series They are doing what MB and Audi have done for ages it seems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted April 24, 2014 and the Japanese. Its all about mass market appeal, generic looks and built to a cost these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted April 24, 2014 There's a 2??!! Christ, what rock have I been under? I'm also assuming the i is the hybrid? Or is there yet another series that I've totally missed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted April 28, 2014 First thought was it looks like a jaaaag Do you know what? I've forgotten my wallet... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
