BMW to offer six new diesel models in NA in next two years

[Oliver@triplezoom]

Apologies if this is a repost but I hadn't seen a thread about it. From a BMW NA meeting recently:



I'm guessing four cylinder in the 3-series and X3, six cylinder the in X5, 5-series, and 7-series.

The news of a diesel wagon is especially interesting and should get some TCLers pretty excited.

[cryption]

The diesel wagon indeed has me excited

[spockcat]

2.0 or 3.0 in the 3 series? I'm betting 2.0.

[mac dre]

2.0 or 3.0 in the 3 series? I'm betting 2.0.

Good, the 2.0 is the right choice. The 328i already gets 34MPG highway, a 3.0D wouldn't do that much better.

[TangoRed]

2.0 or 3.0 in the 3 series? I'm betting 2.0.

I hope it's the 2.0. The performance diesel thing didn't translate into a runaway sales success in E90 form...would be nice if the diesel was focused on being the fuel economy leader.

[Mike!]

Diesel 3-series wagon. TCL just had a collective 'gasm.

Until it's auto or AWD only, and then they won't buy it.

[Mazda 3s]

Diesel 3-series wagon. TCL just had a collective 'gasm.

Until it's auto or AWD only, and then they won't buy it.

Pretty much this!

[Oliver@triplezoom]

Until it's auto or AWD only, and then they won't buy it.

I think auto-only is a given.

[2.0T_Convert]

Diesel 3-series wagon. TCL just had a collective 'gasm.

Until it's auto or AWD only, and then they won't buy it.

RWD and auto only. Except for Canada where it will offer AWD and a stick.

[50fridge]

The diesel wagon indeed has me excited

That seems like a good idea for BMW to offer. Its only competition is the cheaper non luxury Jetta Sportswagon TDI. Even though wagons are niche in the US there is still a market for luxury wagons. I saw alot of Mercedes wagons when I was up in Connecticut.

[Mike!]

RWD and auto only. Except for Canada where it will offer AWD and a stick.

If that's true I'd consider buying one just to torment the rest of TCL.

[clutchrider]

That seems like a good idea for BMW to offer. Its only competition is the cheaper non luxury Jetta Sportswagon TDI. Even though wagons are niche in the US there is still a market for luxury wagons. I saw alot of Mercedes wagons when I was up in Connecticut.

Luxury wagons still have a place, especially in New England. I'd be on board to look into a diesel wagon in a few years. A wagon is definitely in the plans, it's just a matter of them being available or even sold in Merica.





I'd throw them all out the door for the opportunity to lease this. Wouldn't care if it was auto only either, I love the new 5 series.

[Turbio!]

And I'm gonna watch all you bitches not buy one, after volubly pining for diesel sport wagons for years.

[Booster]

And I'm gonna watch all you bitches not buy one, after volubly pining for diesel sport wagons for years.

I WILL get a new 3'er diesel wagon when it's released...

Now, who wants my LGT wagon?

[Oliver@triplezoom]

And I'm gonna watch all you bitches not buy one, after volubly pining for diesel sport wagons for years.

I'd buy if my salary doubled.

[rich!]

I'd throw them all out the door for the opportunity to lease this. Wouldn't care if it was auto only either, I love the new 5 series.

i'd rock that in a heartbeat (especially if dirty fuel was in the mix)

[Turbio!]

i'd rock that in a heartbeat (especially if dirty fuel was in the mix)

Dunno. The new 5-series is pretty Lexus-y, and it feels very much like the SWB 7-series that it is. Which is fine, but disappointing given that the 5-series has historically not been a numb, cushy cruiser.

[slide13]

Glad BMW is listening to the needs of TCL.
i'd buy one if i didn't spend my money on food last week.

[rich!]

Dunno. The new 5-series is pretty Lexus-y, and it feels very much like the SWB 7-series that it is. Which is fine, but disappointing given that the 5-series has historically not been a numb, cushy cruiser.

heh, i was just talking about that with my folks (and how they miss their old E39 540i) but i have grey hair now and 2 kids so cushy is fine

[BeBop!]

Glad BMW is listening to the needs of TCL.
i'd buy one if i didn't spend my money on food last week.

You know how much money you'd save if you just stopped eating?

[slide13]

You know how much money you'd save if you just stopped eating?

$10.25, 7 junior chicken and 1 fries.
but they would have my business if they offered that car with a 6speed manual.

[Moodyblues]

No X1 diesel?!? I'm disappointed!!!

But if there's a diesel 3 wagon with manual I'll get one.

[2.0_Mazda]

[delrio]

cool and all but I doubt a 6 speed will be put in any of them, so no care

[inwoo]

used to care about 6-speed, but will take the 8-speed-auto.

doesn't matter if it comes in the 320d or 328d/335d for me!

Make sure its m-sport,

Who wants to do ED in the fall for a wagon in the fall? (vwvortex meetup!)

[warren_s]

Dunno. The new 5-series is pretty Lexus-y, and it feels very much like the SWB 7-series that it is. Which is fine, but disappointing given that the 5-series has historically not been a numb, cushy cruiser.

Don't get hung up on the number "5" -- it used to mean "the middle one" but that's not really been true since the 1 series came out almost 10 years ago. BMW is really filling out the range of cars below the 5 series so the 5 going in the luxury direction instead of the sport direction actually makes sense.

What I'd really like to see from them, though, is a 3 series-sized car with 5 series amenities.

[bzcat]

The 3 series diesel wagon has gotta be an elaborate April Fools joke for next year.

[boner]

RWD and auto only. Except for Canada where it will offer AWD and a stick.

is this official from somewhere or are you guessing?! could have some serious implications for me if true....

[Shomegrown]

Came for misguided Saintor rant, will check back later.

[Jason4]

Sign me up for an X3d. I'd be satisfied with a Tiguan TDI too, I'm not that picky.

Luxury wagons still have a place, especially in New England. I'd be on board to look into a diesel wagon in a few years. A wagon is definitely in the plans, it's just a matter of them being available or even sold in Merica.

There is still a place for them in the NW too. My last car was a wagon and my current car would have been if VW had offered the same seats and the HID headlights in a JSW. That's really what got me into a Golf instead.

And I'm gonna watch all you bitches not buy one, after volubly pining for diesel sport wagons for years.

Careful, sometimes people actually buy the car that they say they want. See above for why it isn't a wagon.

Came for misguided Saintor rant, will check back later.

I'm sure it will be good, I'll be back for it too.

[BeBop!]

Don't get hung up on the number "5" -- it used to mean "the middle one" but that's not really been true since the 1 series came out almost 10 years ago. BMW is really filling out the range of cars below the 5 series so the 5 going in the luxury direction instead of the sport direction actually makes sense.

What I'd really like to see from them, though, is a 3 series-sized car with 5 series amenities.

Isnt a 50k 3 Series enough? Giving it 5 series amenities would be overkill.

[ManMachine]

That's nice for BMW to do this. Hopefully 6MT is available in the 3.

[urbanrocketeer]

Any SWAGs (Scientific Wild-A** Guesses) on how much a diesel 3-series wagon might cost?

[inwoo]

guessing 50k!

[2.0T_Convert]

is this official from somewhere or are you guessing?! could have some serious implications for me if true....

Just poking fun at US diesel buyers

On a serious note I could see Canada taking diesel options the US doesn't get. Some lower volume products like hatchbacks and wagons might just plain sell better in Canada than the US.