Thanks for the summary, very interesting. 

Regarding the Cayenne "alternative", the VW Touareg (note to our US users: VW has a much better reputation in Germany than in the US, just for the book). The Touareg V8 Diesel is surely the most interesting product in the Cayenne/Touareg mix. I would definitely look closer at the Touareg V8 Diesel if I were shopping for a new family truck. The design is almost too conservative for my taste but this could be a good think for certain markets where public perception of SUVs isn't always positive.

The new BMW 5 series will surely be a hit, no doubt about it. If the quality is right too, BMW will find many customers.


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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M (on the ship), BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW