BMW Progressive Activity Series
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A progressive activity vehicle series is a marketing description by BMW
to describe a car which combines the looks and functions of a sedan, an SUV, and a classic Gran Turismo. The BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo
was the first production-destined rendition of the progressive activity vehicle development idea, classified as a progressive activity sedan (PAS).
This name is derived from BMW's Sports Activity Series
of crossover sport utility vehicle
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released a marketing video through their BMWwebTV Online Group called "BMW Concept: Scribble Video". The video was the first public introduction into the thought process behind the design of the progressive activity vehicle series. BMW claimed "It is not a sedan, not an SUV, nor station-wagon, but 100% BMW."
. The first generation of PAS vehicles will be based on the F7 automobile platform. The PAS line of vehicles provides the customer a vehicle length traditionally found in a BMW
7 series, but with the headroom found in a BMW X5
. The PAS also features a unique "bi-modal" trunk which may be opened in a traditional car like fashion, or the entire hatch may be open in a traditional SUV/minivan
/station wagon
fashion for larger objects. The smallest, future 1 Series Gran Turismo
will also feature this body type.
wagon, a longer wheelbase, and optional four-wheel drive over the standard rear wheel drive. The first generation of PAC vehicles will be based on the V3
automobile platform, and is expected to debut as the Concept 3 Series Gran Turismo (3 GT) at the upcoming 2009 Frankfurt Autoshow.
BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
to describe a car which combines the looks and functions of a sedan, an SUV, and a classic Gran Turismo. The BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo
BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo
The BMW 5 Concept Series Gran Turismo was first displayed by BMW in 2009 at the Geneva Motor Show as a concept car. It is the first production-destined rendition for BMW's Progressive Activity Sedan series of cars and based on the F07 automobile platform...
was the first production-destined rendition of the progressive activity vehicle development idea, classified as a progressive activity sedan (PAS).
This name is derived from BMW's Sports Activity Series
BMW Sports Activity Series
The sports activity vehicle and coupe series is a marketing description by BMW to describe a line of vehicles that traditionally were in the crossover Sport Utility Vehicle class....
of crossover sport utility vehicle
Sport utility vehicle
A sport utility vehicle is a generic marketing term for a vehicle similar to a station wagon, but built on a light-truck chassis. It is usually equipped with four-wheel drive for on- or off-road ability, and with some pretension or ability to be used as an off-road vehicle. Not all four-wheel...
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On January 30, 2009 BMWBMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
released a marketing video through their BMWwebTV Online Group called "BMW Concept: Scribble Video". The video was the first public introduction into the thought process behind the design of the progressive activity vehicle series. BMW claimed "It is not a sedan, not an SUV, nor station-wagon, but 100% BMW."
Progressive activity sedan (PAS)
The PAS concept was debuted at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show with the Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo (5 GT)BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo
The BMW 5 Concept Series Gran Turismo was first displayed by BMW in 2009 at the Geneva Motor Show as a concept car. It is the first production-destined rendition for BMW's Progressive Activity Sedan series of cars and based on the F07 automobile platform...
. The first generation of PAS vehicles will be based on the F7 automobile platform. The PAS line of vehicles provides the customer a vehicle length traditionally found in a BMW
BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
7 series, but with the headroom found in a BMW X5
BMW X5
The BMW X5 is a luxury crossover SUV introduced in 1999 as the first generation E53. It was BMW's first SUV also known as "Four-by-Four" in the UK. It features all-wheel drive which is branded as the "X" drive system and is available with either manual or automatic transmission...
. The PAS also features a unique "bi-modal" trunk which may be opened in a traditional car like fashion, or the entire hatch may be open in a traditional SUV/minivan
Minivan
Minivan is a type of van designed for personal use. Minivans are typically either two-box or one box designs for maximum interior volume – and are taller than a sedan, hatchback, or a station wagon....
/station wagon
Station wagon
A station wagon is a body style variant of a sedan/saloon with its roof extended rearward over a shared passenger/cargo volume with access at the back via a third or fifth door , instead of a trunk lid...
fashion for larger objects. The smallest, future 1 Series Gran Turismo
BMW 1 Series
The BMW 1 Series is an entry level sports car produced by the German automaker BMW since 2004. The 1 Series is unusual in its class as it features rear-wheel drive, 50:50 weight balance, a longitudinally-mounted engine and an advanced aluminum multilink suspension...
will also feature this body type.
Progressive activity coupe (PAC)
The PAC is meant to appeal to BMW customers looking for a smaller sportier version of the PAS. The PAC is expected to have a higher roof in comparison to a standard 3 seriesBMW 3 Series
The BMW 3 Series is a compact executive car manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. Successor to the BMW New Class, it has been produced in five different generations and in no less than five different body styles. It is BMW's best-selling model, accounting for around 30% of the...
wagon, a longer wheelbase, and optional four-wheel drive over the standard rear wheel drive. The first generation of PAC vehicles will be based on the V3
BMW V3
The V3 automobile platform is the first generation of BMW's Progressive Activity Coupe series. The concept is expected to be debuted at the upcoming 2009 Frankfurt Autoshow as a Concept 3 Series Gran Turismo . The V3 is meant to appeal to BMW customers looking for a smaller sportier version of the...
automobile platform, and is expected to debut as the Concept 3 Series Gran Turismo (3 GT) at the upcoming 2009 Frankfurt Autoshow.