[LI E90]

more X's?

via leftannews.com

BMW X2: SAV sibling to new X1 rumored
July25


It used to be that BMW had a simple product lineup. Heck, ten years ago BMW never sold a sport utility vehicle. But times have changed, and the latest rumors out of Germany indicate the X1 isn’t the only compact Bimmer crossover headed for production. As it turns out, BMW is purportedly planning a “coupe” version of the X1 in the form of the X2 Sport Activity Vehicle.


Just as the X6 is the “SAV” version of the X5, the X2 will be the X1’s fun-loving sibling. But there’s a slight twist: the X2 will also lose two doors, making it a truer ‘crossover coupe’ than the X6. With Audi’s Q3 rumored to have a three-door configuration, the X2 might end up being its nearest rival.

The rumors began appearing in the German press this week, with Autobild Allrad reporting the story in its August issue.

Specific details regarding powertrains and availability remain unclear. The most likely scenario is BMW will borrow engines and transmissions from the 1-Series lineup. The X1 is expected to hit the market in 2010 with full time all-wheel drive, and the X2 could follow within the year. The overall size of both vehicles is said to be comparable to the Toyota RAV4.

[batchelorc]

Yea, too many models

[BMW F22]

IMO it could be a good move for BMW. I just heard a commercial on the radio this morning about how Toyota is the only maker that offers the most MPG for its entire lineup. Then a thought popped up that even though they offer a lot of models, they're still the number one Japanese auto maker in America and I believe #2 in the world. I guess more models simply means more choices for consumers and possibly more profits (assuming they don't just pump out models just for the sake of it).

[yazz]

i think the x6 is taking it a little too far. the x3 and x5 are practical in america, but do we really need more than two options? especially when you can also choose from the 3 and 5 series wagons

[slipknot]

just look how many mercedeses are there?

what BMW NEEDS?:

X1 , X2 Coupe version and X7 (GL)

F model (R Class)

5er Coupe

6er , option Luxury model or sport model

7er Cupe (CL) with M model

M1

new 8 series

and a Concept CS also M badged.....its gonna be a haevy task for BMW

[simp0man]

And with the economy the way it is, who can buy them?