BMW considering new 'X4'

PoweredBy///M · 04-30-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoCar

The success of the BMW X6 has raised the possibility of an X4 at BMW, Autocar has learned.
The giant sports-coupe/off-roader has been an unexpected success for the firm since it was launched in 2008. BMW has sold 80,000 units worldwide since its launch, which is double its initial predictions.
A BMW source revealed to Autocar that a smaller car in the same mould as the X6, likely to take the X4 name, was under consideration, but it had yet to be given the green light for production.
"We haven't made any firm decision," said our source, "however, the X6's success shows there is a continued demand for sporty off-roaders."
The X4 could be spun off the new X3's platform; that car is set to be launched later this year. It's styling could draw influence from 2001's X Coupe concept, as well as the X6.
BMW has created several niche products over the past few years, including the recently-launched X1 and 5-series GT models. The BMW Concept Gran Coupe from the Beijing motor show is tipped to be launched in 2012 as the 8-series.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...aspx?AR=249146

ragingclue · 04-30-2010, 02:58 PM

Oh god....

anthony @ eas · 04-30-2010, 03:10 PM

Wow...

Feyd · 04-30-2010, 03:12 PM

X4Sdrive35iM/Tii FTMFL!!!

PINeely · 04-30-2010, 03:17 PM

blue2fire · 04-30-2010, 03:33 PM

Genius idea. Maybe they wont even bother with the rear seats or a boot for this one....

Harold Wood · 04-30-2010, 03:55 PM

Will the the possible X4 look like a scaled down X6, 4 door or 2 and could they produce a cabriolet version?

ragingclue · 04-30-2010, 04:13 PM

Cool. A BMW X90. Just what we needed.

jaserion · 04-30-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Harold Wood

Will the the possible X4 look like a scaled down X6, 4 door or 2 and could they produce a cabriolet version?

this is hideous.

Levi · 05-01-2010, 03:45 AM

Would prefere an X2, a two door X1.

JayKay335i · 05-02-2010, 02:57 AM

Sweeeeeeeet. More half ass designed models that nobody asked for. GM much?

OOO · 05-02-2010, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harold Wood

Will the the possible X4 look like a scaled down X6, 4 door or 2 and could they produce a cabriolet version?

Oh dear god.

2045 · 05-02-2010, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harold Wood

Will the the possible X4 look like a scaled down X6, 4 door or 2 and could they produce a cabriolet version?

AZTEK!!!!

DASHOCKER · 05-02-2010, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harold Wood

Will the the possible X4 look like a scaled down X6, 4 door or 2 and could they produce a cabriolet version?

ptack · 05-02-2010, 04:12 PM

If I squint my eyes a little I start to see a Pontiac.

Brey335i · 05-02-2010, 04:12 PM

Capable off roader??? Anyone who has watched the Top Gear test on the X6 knows that this is not true...

machine · 05-02-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Brey335i

Capable off roader??? Anyone who has watched the Top Gear test on the X6 knows that this is not true...

Dude, thats BS.... whats the one thing connecting that vehicle to the ground? The tires, correct?

The X-Drive system is a pretty sweet 4x4 setup, the problem was that X6 had high performance summer tires (for speed/track applications) not for wet, steep, slippery grass.

Thats the problem with top gear, its very entertaining but you have to take a lot of their advice with a level of scepticism.

bavarian19 · 05-02-2010, 07:46 PM

DASHOCKER · 05-03-2010, 08:47 AM

If it looks anything like this rendering below I will bite.

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Harold Wood Chopperphoto Drives: Loadsabimmers Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 591 iTrader: (0)	X4 Render Will the the possible X4 look like a scaled down X6, 4 door or 2 and could they produce a cabriolet version?

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04-30-2010, 02:58 PM	#2
ragingclue My interior is turrible Drives: stickferanaxle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville Posts: 6,662 iTrader: (1)	Oh god....

04-30-2010, 03:12 PM	#4
Feyd Major Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,239 iTrader: (2)	X4Sdrive35iM/Tii FTMFL!!!

04-30-2010, 04:13 PM	#8
ragingclue My interior is turrible Drives: stickferanaxle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville Posts: 6,662 iTrader: (1)	Cool. A BMW X90. Just what we needed.

05-01-2010, 03:45 AM	#10
Levi Colonel Drives: Alfa Romeo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,519 iTrader: (0)	Would prefere an X2, a two door X1.

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