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Originally Posted by Feddersen
Money talks and if a FWD based M will sell they will make it.
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The money has already spoken. The first generation CLA (including the CLA45) sold so well that they have not just debuted a second generation, but added the CLA35 to the lineup. But that wasn't even the genesis. The RS3 and TT RS have existed for multiple generations - since long before the Mercedes models - and have sold briskly. Still not convincing enough? The same powertrains have been applied to the hot selling SUV form factor in the form of the GLA45 (and soon, a new GLB45) and RS Q3 (in both standard and now coupe form factor).
So, no, this is most definitely not about the lack of sales data or proven product. This is about BMW product planners falling asleep at the wheel. That same long snooze, incidentally, caused them to come dreadfully late to the party with the 2 Series GC.
That's great. But you won't find US numbers, and I suspect you'll have a difficult time finding numbers for other regions that account for a significant portion of BMW's worldwide M and M Performance vehicle sales as well.