A progressive activity vehicle series is a marketing description by BMW to describe a car which combines the looks and functions of a sedan, an SUV, and a classic Gran Turismo. The BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo was the first production-destined rendition of the progressive activity vehicle development idea, classified as a progressive activity sedan (PAS).
This name is derived from BMW's Sports Activity Series of crossover sport utility vehicles
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On January 30, 2009 BMW released a marketing video through their BMWwebTV Online Group called "BMW Concept: Scribble Video". The video was the first public introduction into the thought process behind the design of the progressive activity vehicle series. BMW claimed "It is not a sedan, not an SUV, nor station-wagon, but 100% BMW." [1]
The PAS concept was debuted at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show with the Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo (5 GT). The first generation of PAS vehicles will be based on the F7 automobile platform. The PAS line of vehicles provides the customer a vehicle length traditionally found in a BMW 7 series, but with the headroom found in a BMW X5.[2] The PAS also features a unique "bi-modal" trunk which may be opened in a traditional car like fashion, or the entire hatch may be open in a traditional SUV/minivan/station wagon fashion for larger objects. The smallest, future 1 Series Gran Turismo will also feature this body type.
The PAC is meant to appeal to BMW customers looking for a smaller sportier version of the PAS. The PAC is expected to have a higher roof in comparison to a standard 3 series wagon, a longer wheelbase, and optional four-wheel drive over the standard rear wheel drive. The first generation of PAC vehicles will be based on the V3 automobile platform, and is expected to debut as the Concept 3 Series Gran Turismo (3 GT) at the upcoming 2009 Frankfurt Autoshow.
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| Small family | 3 Compact | E36/5 | E46/5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 Series | E81 / E82 / E87 / E88 | F20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compact exec | 3 Series | E21 | E30 | E36 | E46 | E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 | F30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Executive | 5 Series | E12 | E28 | E34 | E39 | E60 / E61 | F10 / F11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Luxury Coupé | 6 Series | E24 | E63 / E64 | F12 / F13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Luxury | 7 Series | E23 | E32 | E38 | E65 / E66 / E67 / E68 | F01 / F02 / F03 / F04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roadster | Z Series | E30 (Z1) | E36/7 & E36/8 (Z3) | E85 / E86 (Z4) | E89 (Z4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M | 1 Series M Coupe | E82 M | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M3 | E30 M3 | E36 M3 | E46 M3 | E90/92/93 M3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M5 | E28 M5 | E34 M5 | E39 M5 | E60/61 M5 | F10 M5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M6 | E24 M635CSi/"M6" | E63/64 M6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M Roadster | E36/7 (Z3) M | E85 (Z4) M | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M Coupé | E36/8 M Coupé | E86 M Coupé | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Supercar/GT | E26 (M1) | E31 (8 series) | E52 (Z8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sports Activity | X1 | E84 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| X3 | E83 | F25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| X5 | E53 | E70 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| X6 | E71 / E72 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Progressive Activity | 5 GT | F07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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