BMW 9 Series Still Under Consideration
With the Mercedes– Maybach line officially launching, BMW is strongly considering making the 9 Series a reality.
Last year, the German automaker debuted the Vision Future Luxury concept with the company’s design director, Adrian van Hooydonk saying that it’s “a long-term outlook on the perception of modern luxury for the brand.” According to the latest rumors, BMW is still mulling over the option of launching a 9 Series family and is expected to make a decision this year. If the lineup does get greenlit, expect it to arrive sometime in 2017.
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It is likely BMW is patiently waiting to see how the Mercedes-Benz S600 Maybach does in the marketplace before deciding if the investment is worth making towards a 9 Series model. It is also being reported that the next BMW CEO, Harold Krueger, is a fan of the idea for a 9 Series so a final decision might not be made until he takes the role on May 1, 2015.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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