BMW leaks X4 concept
04-04-13 | 06:14 AM
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BMW leaks X4 concept
Ahead of its debut in a few weeks time in China, the first photos of the baby X6 have surfaced.
Based on the BMW X3 platform the X4 Concept aims to capitalize on the demand for coupe-styled crossovers, a segment BMW created with the controversial (though surprisingly well received) X6.
While technically a concept, it’s really just a thinly veiled version of the production car with some added accents and larger wheels. When it does arrive, expect a selection of engines including a 240 hp turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cyliner as well as a turbo inline-six making 300 hp.
Don’t be surprised to eventually see an M model either.
Look for the X4 Concept to make its official debut at the Auto China show in Shanghai on April 21st..
Based on the BMW X3 platform the X4 Concept aims to capitalize on the demand for coupe-styled crossovers, a segment BMW created with the controversial (though surprisingly well received) X6.
While technically a concept, it’s really just a thinly veiled version of the production car with some added accents and larger wheels. When it does arrive, expect a selection of engines including a 240 hp turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cyliner as well as a turbo inline-six making 300 hp.
Don’t be surprised to eventually see an M model either.
Look for the X4 Concept to make its official debut at the Auto China show in Shanghai on April 21st..
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04-04-13 | 06:39 AM
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04-04-13 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by edgeucated
since i like the way the x6 looks, I think i like this car too
I dont like the concept of having an x4 in their lineup though. Kinda takes away the spotlight/specialness of the x6. Mini dilution if you will. Same thoughts on CLA vs. CLS.
But i guess that is the German business plan, create/find as many holes as possible and fill them in.
04-04-13 | 11:56 AM
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I think the x4 looks better, but that is just because it is newer.
I dont like the concept of having an x4 in their lineup though. Kinda takes away the spotlight/specialness of the x6. Mini dilution if you will. Same thoughts on CLA vs. CLS.
But i guess that is the German business plan, create/find as many holes as possible and fill them in.
I dont like the concept of having an x4 in their lineup though. Kinda takes away the spotlight/specialness of the x6. Mini dilution if you will. Same thoughts on CLA vs. CLS.
But i guess that is the German business plan, create/find as many holes as possible and fill them in.
Mercedes-Benz is becoming similar to BMW, since there no more Chrysler models to share platforms or parts with, thus the numerous models based on one platform(A, CLA, GLA). BMW can't do that outside of the Ghost and 7er F02, so the end result is numerous models within the same brand and soon to be MINI with the next X1 and 2016 1-Series.
04-04-13 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by amphiprion
Is this really supposed to be a baby X6? Maybe it's because I don't keep up with the brand as much, but BMW model nomenclature sure seems confusing recently.
Originally Posted by toked
Has the X6 been selling enough to warrant this? Same thing with 5GT and 3GT. Probably the least appealing BMW designs for me