BMW G09 X8 / XM First Sighting!

Ibiza · 04-06-2021, 05:06 PM

Matches up as the "special" M 50th anniversary vehicle for next year (2022). For all you that want the G81 touring, here it is, the XM— but starting at $140k USD. 🤮

stein_325i · 04-06-2021, 05:08 PM

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It looks awful

Like a damn wagon

What is next an x4 convertible

Agree, it looks ghastly, even in camo. I know there are body panels attached to the front end of the vehicle, but the thing looks like a damn truck in these photos, and not in a good way. And this is supposed to be the premiere M standalone vehicle

PARTS@STBMW · 04-06-2021, 05:55 PM

Why is the engine bay so long?!

Resjudicata · 04-06-2021, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PARTS@STBMW

Why is the engine bay so long?!

electric batteries?

Mr. Tasty · 04-06-2021, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Resjudicata

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Originally Posted by PARTS@STBMW

Why is the engine bay so long?!

electric batteries?

lol you don't put batteries in crumple zones

Lighting.Grey · 04-06-2021, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PARTS@STBMW

Why is the engine bay so long?!

If it's an electric one, then you get an extra large front storage unit.

stein_325i · 04-06-2021, 08:17 PM

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Why is the engine bay so long?!

If it's an electric one, then you get an extra large front storage unit.

Car in the picture is a hybrid model. Plus if the iX is any indication, BMW likely won't be giving their EV's frunks.

huskerdoc2020 · 04-06-2021, 08:33 PM

The biggest blind spot I've ever seen.

TargaM2 · 04-06-2021, 08:56 PM

What a tank, just buy a bus & be done with it.
How many children are people having that they need one of these monstrosities.
Birth control people !

///M TOWN · 04-06-2021, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PARTS@STBMW

Why is the engine bay so long?!

If it's an electric one, then you get an extra large front storage unit.

Car in the picture is a hybrid model. Plus if the iX is any indication, BMW likely won't be giving their EV's frunks.

I saw that only the roundel opens to fill the windshield washer fluid

When I found out the pop up roundel wasn't a place to plug in I was devastated

Wild Blue · 04-07-2021, 12:32 AM

Still very interested in the X8/XM/G09/whatever the final name will be.

Not sure about these pictures, but there's still so much we haven't seen or learned.

Remember, The X8 is not a coupe version of the X7. First BMW of the generation to be built from the ground-up.

Really, really hope they do it right and make a good product. If I can afford it, I'll do it.

Bahn360Photo · 04-07-2021, 08:42 AM

Noooo!!! Why?!?!

Enough models already!

BMthusiast · 04-07-2021, 08:58 AM

I'm looking forward to the XZ5 roadster-sav next! That's the last missing link. Oh and the X2.5!

lonestar22 · 04-07-2021, 09:30 AM

the fenders remind me of Dodge trucks from the 90's.

exokiss · 04-07-2021, 10:13 AM

What a X7 tune-up hatchback disappointment

lemetier · 04-07-2021, 11:55 AM

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I spy low positioned headlights....
Will this also have thin top day time lamp with lower main headlight design in the spyed 7 series?

It will probably fit on SUV better, but still not a fan..

The camo is really good at disguising what's really there. Not a single render of this or the next 7er are remotely accurate.

stein_325i · 04-07-2021, 11:57 AM

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The camo is really good at disguising what's really there. Not a single render of this or the next 7er are remotely accurate.

Good because the renders are fugly.

///M TOWN · 04-07-2021, 12:05 PM

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I spy low positioned headlights....
Will this also have thin top day time lamp with lower main headlight design in the spyed 7 series?

It will probably fit on SUV better, but still not a fan..

The camo is really good at disguising what's really there. Not a single render of this or the next 7er are remotely accurate.

I think it highly depends on how much cocaine you've had lately

lemetier · 04-07-2021, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by B///MWGuy

I spy low positioned headlights....
Will this also have thin top day time lamp with lower main headlight design in the spyed 7 series?

It will probably fit on SUV better, but still not a fan..

The camo is really good at disguising what's really there. Not a single render of this or the next 7er are remotely accurate.

I think it highly depends on how much cocaine you've had lately

I'd say LSD is more likely every time I see one of those ghastly renderings.

SCOTT26 · 04-07-2021, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lemetier

The camo is really good at disguising what's really there. Not a single render of this or the next 7er are remotely accurate.

Although I am enjoying the fact that because of The 4 and the M3 and M4...There are individuals who believe that the company shows defiance to actually approve what is shown in both renders of 7 and X8.

lemetier · 04-07-2021, 06:54 PM

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The camo is really good at disguising what's really there. Not a single render of this or the next 7er are remotely accurate.

Although I am enjoying the fact that because of The 4 and the M3 and M4...There are individuals who believe that the company shows defiance to actually approve what is shown in both renders of 7 and X8.

I think you're giving far too much credit to the 4er/M3/4 for personal gullibility.

On a related note...

The number of interns and freelance designers is a bit out of hand; especially when most are bouncing from studio to studio.

Crumbs · 04-08-2021, 09:33 AM

why is this a thing, lord.

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