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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at 3:27 pm
no big problem, because the current 5-series is sexy enough to last for another few more years….
at 4:10 pm
its worth the longer wait so that BMW will have a better product.
at 4:11 pm
No plans for full model change BMW 5-series in 2009?
Yup! that’s alright for face lift! or butt lift?
at 1:17 am
Current 5 series is still very nice!
at 4:27 pm
the 5 series is better than E class so nothing to worry
at 4:28 pm
Even the E39 still very nice. 5 series still the best looking car for me..
at 9:24 am
No job for Mr. Bangles? They do know when to stop don’t they? There is hope for humanity after all.
at 5:28 pm
nice car still
no outdated sign