Spy Photos: 2010 BMW V Series

[1931Chevy]

MUNICH — The 2010 BMW V Series is still years away from its official launch, but spy photos continue to reveal more details about the future BMW model.

Based on the latest spy shots, the V Series is expected to ride on the BMW 7 Series platform. Its high roof line will provide an SUV-like interior, although it's expected to seat only four or five passengers.

As close as this prototype appears to production, the finished design isn't expected until roughly 2009, with an on-sale date as far off as early 2010.

What this means to you: BMW gets ready to compete with the Mercedes-Benz R-Class, and with a more attractive package. — Kelly Toepke, News

[DU Biggs]

it looks constipated

[Quickening]

Gross really. Really really gross.

[Mr. Burns]

That looks like a chop.

[CobaltSScrazy]

didn't Cadillac trademark the V series, can they sue BMW for infringement?

CobaltSScrazy

[F14CRAZY]

So um, what's this supposed to be? R class doesn't help me

[2648562]

I don't think it's a real step forward for BMW. It looks like someone photo shopped a Lexus, BMW, and Mercedes into one and called it a day. Maybe I'm missing something, but I've never been a fan of BMW and I kinda hope they do make this car just for Cadillac and Lincoln's sake.

[F14CRAZY]

So it's a crossover that has more "car" than "suv"?

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by CobaltSScrazy

didn't Cadillac trademark the V series, can they sue BMW for infringement?

CobaltSScrazy

No. Because, if I'm not mistaken, Holden uses "V" too.

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by mgescuro

No. Because, if I'm not mistaken, Holden uses "V" too.

Why would Cadillac sue Holden? They aren't even sold on the same continent.

As for this BMW thing, I don't really see what segment this fits, but it will probably sell just because it's a BMW.

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Why would Cadillac sue Holden? They aren't even sold on the same continent.

As for this BMW thing, I don't really see what segment this fits, but it will probably sell just because it's a BMW.

Point out where I even said Cadillac should sue Holden -- which makes absolutely no sense anyways!

The original remark was, "Didn't Cadillac trademark the V." And the answer is No. Because even Holden uses it.

It's not exclusive to Cadillac.

And for the record, they are sold on the same continent -- Australia.

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by mgescuro

Point out where I even said Cadillac should sue Holden -- which makes absolutely no sense anyways!

The original remark was, "Didn't Cadillac trademark the V." And the answer is No. Because even Holden uses it.

It's not exclusive to Cadillac.

And for the record, they are sold on the same continent -- Australia.

I wasn't aware of any Cadillacs being sold down under. Escalade?

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

I wasn't aware of any Cadillacs being sold down under. Escalade?

Didn't they start selling the Cadillacs this year down under? Escalade and the RHD CTS?

[DU Biggs]

Originally Posted by Mr. Burns

That looks like a chop.

well it does say "illustration copyright" all over the pics, but i do agree with your implied statement that it doesnt look like bmw is releasing this

[TaHoE]

How does this compete with the R-Class? It looks much smaller...