For the banker afraid to move to Short Hills because his wife doesn't want to be caught dead in a minivan, BMW may rectify that problem. The German automaker announced plans to add so-called "Sportsvans" to its lineup in 2009, according to Motor Trend. Following the naming convention of its SUVs, BMW will name the two models the F5 and F3 — the M moniker is already used for its special-edition sports sedans. Unlike American and Japanese minivans, these models reportedly will seat five people, and feature rear-wheel drive. Oh, and more importantly, they are also designed to be sporty.—Matthew Wurtzel
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