low resolution image has surfaced on our sister site CarSpyShots.net that shows a concept version of BMW's upcoming 5-Series based PAS completely unmasked, but now we're left wondering if it's real or fake. While the image quality is too low for us to bet the farm either way, it does offer an interesting glimpse at what to expect when the model debuts.



The picture shows a hatchback that features BMW's newest design language and has a strong resemblance to the BMW X6. Perhaps the greatest factor that gives the image some credibility is the fact that BMW is scheduled to preview the new Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS) to European journalists on February 11, meaning an official release of pictures could come as soon as tomorrow. Regardless of the authenticity of the image, BMW is expected to unveil the PAS concept at next month's Geneva Motor Show.

Power options for the production PAS will mirror that of those offered on the upcoming 2010 BMW 5-Series, meaning we can expect a variety of petrol and diesel engines to be offered.

 

Why would BMW build this? It's just a lower X6. I just don't understand the point..

 

I like the look of this car, then again I like the new Porsche wagon as well.

 

So they're making a new pointless car .... based on another pointless car? Well, for what it's worth, I don't think they could possibly make it any uglier than the X6 even if they tried.

 

Yeah, it looks a little better than the X6, but that's not saying much.

 

Ditto... all these cross-overs are making me sick

 

Real, check this video. BMW themselves don't find this car pointless at all.
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