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Originally Posted by jcal65
I am confident the new 5 is not selling well in the US, at least here in California which is one of the hottest BMW markets. Honestly that doesn’t make me happy.
I would love to consider a new 5, I prefer sedans, but BMW has turned off a lot of us who have been loyal customers with an overpriced, lesser car that does not spark excitement. I have zero interest in the i5 and spending my time in the G60 forum justifying my poor range numbers and how I am saving the world from pollution.
I saw this today and at least the Genesis G80 Magma Special has some pizzaz, even though they won’t sell it in the US. The Magma X Gran Berlinetta Concept is exciting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN2cBhxxjDw
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VkNoSMR9F-s |
As much as I can understand your point about the G60 and a particular segment of BMW's customers, I suspect it will generally sell fine in the US, where cars are typically set up to be much less engaging than on the Continent.
US roads are much wider, the speed limits slower (I can't believe how slow it feels when I go "home"), and many people are (generally) not interested in the finer points of driving engagment.
Heck, even on BMW forums there seem to be quite a few people more interested in the quality of their upholstery and stereo than driving dynamics, engagement, feedback, and the related components.
I would argue that the G60 is exactly what most people want in the States, and that if you gave it better looks, it would be quite well liked.