BMW is replacing the high-selling but much-maligned (in terms of looks) 5 Series GT with the new BMW 6 Series GT. On the surface the models appear to be the same, and that's because they kind of are. The four-door 6 Series, on which the GT model is based, is itself based on the 5 Series sedan. Despite that there are a bunch of new things the BMW 6 Series GT brings to the table. For starters it's pricier with a base MSRP of $70,695.
However, that higher price gets you all-wheel drive standard and more interior space for cargo and people. Powering the 6 Series GT is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six making 335 horsepower which is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. On the looks front the 6 Series GT is certainly sleeker than its predecessor, and that means it could be an even bigger sales success.
What's Driving This Trend
- Luxury Family Wagon
- The trend of luxury family wagons presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for car manufacturers to upgrade the family vehicles market with sleeker designs and increased interior space.
- All-wheel Drive Standard
- Making all-wheel drive standard in luxury family wagons presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for car manufacturers to dominate the high-end family vehicle market.
- Sleek Design
- The trend of designing sleeker luxury family wagons presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for car manufacturers to modernize their lineups and differentiate themselves from the competition.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive Industry
- The luxury family wagon trend presents an opportunity for the automotive industry to cater to the high-end family vehicle market with all-wheel drive standard and increased interior space.
- Design Industry
- The trend of sleeker luxury family wagon designs presents an opportunity for the design industry to collaborate with car manufacturers and create unique and modern vehicle designs.
- Technology Industry
- The trend of all-wheel drive standard in luxury family wagons presents an opportunity for the technology industry to develop advanced all-wheel drive systems to improve vehicle performance and safety.
