BMW fans will be able to catch the BMW Concept CS at the Australian International Motor Show from October 11. The Concept CS made its world wide debut in April at the Auto Shanghai 2007.

The Concept CS is said to showcase "a new design philosophy" for BMW and is based on the bespoke platform. On appearances the Concept CS retains much of the BMW style.

The flared wheel arches house uniquely-styled 21-inch light alloy wheels. The concept CS seems to site lower than the rest of the BMW stable. The shoulder line present in all BMWs for visual effect is differentiated on the Concept CS with a break in this line at the rear quarter. A trailing shoulder line at the rear curves to mirror the line of the rear wheel arch.

One of the nicest touches are the door handles, which are fitted flush to the lower window ledge so the bodywork remains clean and without interruption. The door handles protrude ready for use once activated by sensors.

Whilst the BMW Concept CS is a "design study", key elements of the car could appear on forthcoming new models.

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