BMW crossover small MPV to be called BMW F3
Previously referred to as the BMW V3, it looks like BMW’s long anticipated crossover mini MPV vehicle will be called the BMW F3 instead, and the small 3-series based 5-seater gets the green light for production. The BMW F3 will be a 3-series-based product with a little more utility designed into it, think of it as BMW’s answer to the Mercedes Benz B-Class.
AutoWeek reported a BMW insider giving the following statement: “Weve looked carefully at prevailing market trends, and there appears to be a clear shift away from old-style multi-purpose vehicles. By combining the high seating position of a sport/utility vehicle with the space afforded by a traditional station wagon, crossovers appear to be providing an clear alternative to buyers.”
Most of it’s components will be shared with the 3-Series and the upcoming full model change BMW X3 which should arrive in 2009. The BMW F3 is expected to go into production somewhere in mid-2010.
Following this naming scheme, BMW’s RFK, or Raumfunktionales Konzept which means “space-functional concept†which is expeced to be a larger Mercedes Benz R-Class rival will likely be called the BMW F5.
I don’t know about you, but V3 and V5 definitely seems to have a better ring to it than F3 and F5. Besides, BMW is already going to use the F letter for it’s new chassis codes, since the E chassis codes are sort of running out of numbers.
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May 29, 2007 @ 4:08 am
It looks really nice from the photo. From my point of view, BMW have probably got the right future automobile vision. This will be a hit once it is unveiled and available in the market. V3 and V5 sound good actually but F3 and F5 aren’t too bad though since F has got the Fast and technology based ‘essences’ in it (thanks to Formula 1).
May 29, 2007 @ 5:00 am
V3 sounds like Motorola phone.. hey! there’s a Motorola advert above! hmmm… could this be a sign that i should buy a Motorola? or a BMW?
then again, F3 sounds like the racing series.. maybe BMW should call it the 4-series?
May 29, 2007 @ 5:33 am
the photo angle does remind me of the honda FRV and the the seat leon…
May 29, 2007 @ 7:17 am
FOO LAT — so cool…
May 29, 2007 @ 7:18 am
this angle of view remind me the ford s max with 7 seat..
from the picture, it seem 7 seat car rather than MPV.
however, it good to offer more choices….
May 29, 2007 @ 7:48 am
Hmm… This is interesting. Remember the Lexus IS-F post? When Lexus used the F name for its flagship IS sport sedan, everybody bashed Lexus.
But when BMW uses the F word, everyone says ‘Waah, so Cool!”.
So bias la u people. Haha…
May 29, 2007 @ 8:05 am
wahlaueh…
from a single photo shoot. for me, it looks a bit weird… More photos will give clearer view of this F3
May 29, 2007 @ 8:39 am
is it just me or is BMW becoming more and more funky? i mean it took some time for me to get use to the latest BMW 3 series and 5 series… the 7 series did not differ much from the previous generation… BMW 1 series was like a freaking re-birth… the 6 really took some time to get use to… i dont know… maybe its just me… but still funky in a good way i guess.. paul.. no back pics of the car?
May 29, 2007 @ 9:43 am
nice job BMW.. looks like more model coming out … Paul can we get the interior photo … thx ….
May 29, 2007 @ 9:48 am
B class merc plain boring….hope bmw can take a chance
May 29, 2007 @ 9:50 am
i have an idea….do it like ford s max…a sporty fun to drive mpv….it can drive sideway as well
May 29, 2007 @ 9:55 am
looks like a Caldina-killer to me.more of an UberCaldina for Uber people.
May 29, 2007 @ 9:56 am
this is good, nice and cool looking indeed. unique in its way. i always like bmw.
May 29, 2007 @ 11:48 am
Baby Bimmer………
May 29, 2007 @ 11:55 am
B-class killer. This would be a cool looking hot hatch on the road. The design is great. The headlamps look sharp, kinda similar to Mitsu Colt.
May 29, 2007 @ 2:01 pm
Think this bimmer wud cost more than RM600k if it sells at sub-RM150k at host country. Lucky AP king.
May 29, 2007 @ 4:03 pm
Looks really nice and sleek! Stop temping us and release the rest of the photos, Paul!!! Hehe.
B-Series must be doing well for BMW to counter. They’re plugging every range that Merc have. Dang… I can imagine all those Wish owners salivating over this car!
May 29, 2007 @ 4:24 pm
Hope BMW won’t let Chris Bangle near this car.
May 29, 2007 @ 6:33 pm
Reminds me of the Mitsu Colt
May 29, 2007 @ 8:24 pm
V already used by Volvo, so had to opt F Funny!
wicked looks!
May 29, 2007 @ 8:35 pm
The Toyota Wish supplies different needs. It has 7 seats(although the last 2 are rather small for adults) and is probably waaay cheaper than this car. I think this car will do well. Looks better than the B class.
May 29, 2007 @ 11:14 pm
You know what they did. They took a 1 series front and streched it sideways which is quite ok actually:D
May 30, 2007 @ 7:09 am
mayb they change the name becoz got something to do with V1 or V2 rocket Hitler used to bomb England!i guess..
May 30, 2007 @ 10:30 am
Slight resemblance to the Ford S-Max front lamps. Hmmm.
The cobra head has been made, where’s the rest of the body & tail?
May 30, 2007 @ 2:26 pm
Very very sleek looking, just love that sloping windscreen.
May 31, 2007 @ 1:08 am
V-O-M-I-T
BMW MPV ? They wanna screw their own brand image? I can’t wait till BMW launch commercial vans, and then AC Schnitzer modding them.
Check what Mercedes tuner did : (I find it UTTERLY unneccessary)
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32813&highlight=brabus+bananas
May 31, 2007 @ 4:18 pm
it looks really good,
it’ll look better in black thought,
no comments yet cause they might still do some modifications,
althought the f3 is quite tacky.
mayb v3 was perfect.
yet,
good job bmw.
May 31, 2007 @ 4:28 pm
nice…………..but kinda looking like a bison to me…hahaha!
May 31, 2007 @ 8:41 pm
Hamster ?
May 31, 2007 @ 10:30 pm
hamster? nah! this is not cuddly looking for me =)