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In my opinion G81 should come to the US because it checks more boxes for me than G80/G82:
- It's the perfect all-purpose performance vehicle in the M lineup with better utility and subjectively better looks (yes, I think it looks better than its siblings G80 and G82).
- I don't want to be forced to buying an SUV (which I'm not planning to do anytime soon). The G81 will help me stay with the BMW brand instead of considering other wagon options (e.g. used E63S wagon or used RS6 avant).
- G81 wagon could potentially attract customers from other brands (i.e. people who are considering A4 allroad, A6 allroad, E-class wagon etc.)
- Especially if it's offered with a 6MT option, it get even more attention from the enthusiasts. I know enthusiast are a small portion of the market but still it will be a nice selling point even for people who are not actively on the market.
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