BMW 'watching the pickup space closely'? Whaaa...

Mark · 07-22-2016, 09:38 AM

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Ok, I have to file this under W T F. Luckily no BMW branded pick-ups have been spotted on the nurburgring recently

This rumor is making the rounds because BMW's Australian Marketing Manager Marc Werner said the famous BMW phrase: "Never say never," ... "We're watching the space closely."

Now don't forget, the Australians are famously -ute crazy and the recent E92 M3 pickup concept was an overwhelming hit with them. To be honest, it was a hit with everyone.

Source: Motoring Australia

AWSAWS · 07-22-2016, 09:57 AM

Well people have done it at their own expense and God knows BMW are filling every single market they can. 1 series throught to 8. X1, X5's GT's, Electrics and so on. If people will buy it they'll make it. Australia is probably the number 1 market for this. China, USA, Thailand close behind...

They already make plenty of abominations in my opinion.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=m3...CNAP4Q_AUIBigB

jrlee53 · 07-22-2016, 10:18 AM

Not really recent. The E92 M3 'ute was around years ago. I guess they must be taking it out to dust the cobwebs off.

F32Fleet · 07-22-2016, 10:28 AM

German El Camino! hahaha

mPlasticDesign · 07-22-2016, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JDy80

Not really recent. The E92 M3 'ute was around years ago. I guess they must be taking it out to dust the cobwebs off.

Exactly, old news.

nick3753 · 07-22-2016, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mPlasticDesign

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Originally Posted by JDy80

Not really recent. The E92 M3 'ute was around years ago. I guess they must be taking it out to dust the cobwebs off.

Exactly, old news.

Yes, however MB has been testing/building a pick up seen in camo. Don't think BMW will be far behind. If it sells they will build it (and 20 different variants and special editions).

OutlawX3M · 07-22-2016, 10:47 AM

Mercedes is doing a pick up so of course BMW has to watch the space.

http://autoweek.com/article/car-news...is-report-says

http://hanabi.autoweek.com/sites/def...?itok=OSrconQ_

Pauleebe · 07-22-2016, 11:04 AM

I doubt this would ever make it to market. I'm thinking he's saying that to just keep their options open, and not appear close-minded as a brand.

Gumby_F80 · 07-22-2016, 11:14 AM

My god please

Chihuahua · 07-22-2016, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nick3753

Yes, however MB has been testing/building a pick up seen in camo. Don't think BMW will be far behind. If it sells they will build it (and 20 different variants and special editions).

It's a rebadged Nissan.

blisstik · 07-22-2016, 11:21 AM

If they make it into a hot tub, it will sell!

atg4 · 07-22-2016, 11:32 AM

If they made a pickup up styled like the Dakar X3s, that would be kind of cool I think.

M3 Adjuster · 07-22-2016, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dwalls90

I doubt this would ever make it to market. I'm thinking he's saying that to just keep their options open, and not appear close-minded as a brand.

I bet that's what people said about the Honda Ridgeline

bd307 · 07-22-2016, 11:59 AM

Do they seriously think those folks in Texas would rather get a BMW/Benz pickup than those from the American Big 3?

CRtoE92 · 07-22-2016, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bd307

Do they seriously think those folks in Texas would rather get a BMW/Benz pickup than those from the American Big 3?

Honda took a lot of customers in with their Ridgeline from American big 3

overcoil · 07-22-2016, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bd307

Do they seriously think those folks in Texas would rather get a BMW/Benz pickup than those from the American Big 3?

If VW sold a diesel Amarok it could do great and if BMW had a Amarok competitor it could do very well.

bd307 · 07-22-2016, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CRtoE92

Honda took a lot of customers in with their Ridgeline from American big 3

Reason is because of the reliability. Can't say the same about these Euro made pickups if they produce them.

I really cannot see their selling point besides "The Ultimate Luxury Pickup Truck". Who buy these trucks for luxury?

Or The Ultimate Hauling Machine

krnnerdboy · 07-22-2016, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bd307

Do they seriously think those folks in Texas would rather get a BMW/Benz pickup than those from the American Big 3?

well yes! its not like europe is in anyway trying to compete with heavy duty trucks or even 1/2 tons. size would be more in line with canyon/tacoma

RobbyMack · 07-22-2016, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bd307

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Originally Posted by CRtoE92

Honda took a lot of customers in with their Ridgeline from American big 3

Reason is because of the reliability. Can't say the same about these Euro made pickups if they produce them.

I really cannot see their selling point besides "The Ultimate Luxury Pickup Truck". Who buy these trucks for luxury?

Or The Ultimate Hauling Machine

I think you'd be surprised how many people own a pick up that tends more to the luxury side than the utility. They buy trucks because their father always had a truck or they live in a part of the country where that is just what a man drives. Then their is also the guy who "needs" the fully loaded f350 because he may one day buy a boat. Their are certainly a number of trucks in my neighborhood that haven't seen anything but groceries in their beds.

bd307 · 07-22-2016, 01:05 PM

^ Having said that, would you buy one from BMW/Benz?

ORIGIN M. · 07-22-2016, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dwalls90

I doubt this would ever make it to market. I'm thinking he's saying that to just keep their options open, and not appear close-minded as a brand.

It will make it to market UNLESS they want to loose to Mercedes. Doubt that seriously.

Mercedes is in such a hurry, they are using Nissan as a partner to get theirs out STAT.

Tesla is going to make one as well. The Big 3 are in for a huge awakening. HUGE

krautmeister · 07-22-2016, 01:25 PM

This could be interesting for the F10/F11...With a S63...

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