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Originally Posted by SCOTT26
Actually X4 was derived from X6 because in markets where X6 was selling in large quantities, there was an opening for customers who wanted the X4. I should point out within that period in several markets there were less pre-owned X6 models as they were being snapped up as quick as possible China in particular. The X4 was the next logical step to bring a car to customers who could not reach to the X6.
The GT series initially started as the RFK a concept similar to the R-Klasse. But was re-evaluated due to the changing customer demographic in regards to older customers. Features introduced include a semi-commanding driving position, first class passenger compartment but with the elegance of a coupe rather than an upright sillouhette like an MPV.
It found its niche,brought customers to the brand and exceeded its initial 10% projection of total 5er sales. Hence why the new one is imminent.
The achievement of the 3er GT is similar. Over 130,000 units sold since introduction in Summer 2013. Its unique form of flexibility to the premium class appeals especially in the European fastback segment in which five doors are preferred over sedans. Again initially expected for 10% of total 3er sales.
The GT has significantly exceeded this by 25% of total 3er sales.
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http://www.slashgear.com/the-2017-vo...gons-15456261/ 200 000 cross country has been sold in US only and we are talking about Volvo the brand that doesn't sell well! In many Us states the most popular car is the Subaru Outback which a "cheaper cross country". VW Had the Audi Allroad but now they are brigning the Alltrak. Subaru has 2 different cross country style car, Volvo has 3 different ones and now Mercedes is creating a Cross country version of their E-class. Even Buick(via Opel) is talking about the insigna cross country.
I haven't talk about the C250D wagon Mercedes just introduced to Canada or the reintroduction of the V90 wagon from Volvo.
There is a much larger market for wagon that Bmw might think. Maybe from a financial point of vue the X-cars are more profitable but it isn't true that the wagon market is dead.