A source inside BMW attests that there will be no new BMW 5-series planned for introduction in any country at anytime in 2009, contrary to the story by Autocar UK earlier this month.
Autocar’s report came as a shocker to everyone because a full model change in 2009 gives the current BMW 5-Series a model lifespan of only 5 years, much shorter than the lifespan of its predecessors.
The BMW 5-Series began with the E12 and it had a product cycle of 9 years (1972 to 1981). Next up was the E28 from 1982 to 1988, a 6 year cycle. The BMW E34 was launched in 1989, and was in the market up until 1996 – that’s 7 years. The delicious E39 lasted from 1997 to 2004 – that’s another 7 years.
The current 5-series was introduced in 2004 and was updated in early 2007, so following a similiar 7 year (maybe 6, since the market is more competitive now) product cycle we can only expect a replacement perhaps in 2010 or 2011?
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no big problem, because the current 5-series is sexy enough to last for another few more years….
its worth the longer wait so that BMW will have a better product.
No plans for full model change BMW 5-series in 2009?
Yup! that’s alright for face lift! or butt lift?
Current 5 series is still very nice!
the 5 series is better than E class so nothing to worry
Even the E39 still very nice. 5 series still the best looking car for me..
No job for Mr. Bangles? They do know when to stop don’t they? There is hope for humanity after all.
nice car still
no outdated sign