An amazing split-boot hatchback version of the next 5-Series is on the cards at BMW.
The "TwinDoor" feature, similar to the one seen on the new Skoda Superb, means you can use the car like a saloon or a hatchback for greater practicality. Set to debut on the all-new evolution of the 5-Series, which is due to be launched in 2010, the system is still officially under review, but is understood to be a key element on the next car.
And while the current saloon model’s 520-litre boot means that storage has never been a problem, the versatility created by the hatchback option will add at least 80 litres to its capacity, making it comparable to the X5 SUV.
Split-folding rear seats will allow owners to easily carry awkward items, too. The hatchback model will slot into the range between the sedan and wagon variants.
Artist's rendering of a current 5-series with hatchback: