BMW G09 X8 / XM First Sighting!

TAZ007 · 05-21-2021, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by supra93

Looks like they are copying the Hyundai Santa Fe front end.

Wild Blue · 05-23-2021, 11:43 PM

Beast

paquet · 05-24-2021, 07:28 AM

The more I look at that front grille, the more I'm convinced they're going for a Rolls-Royce front-end look

cbertels · 05-24-2021, 09:43 AM

Can we get an M7 then please?

andrewsmith335i · 05-24-2021, 10:01 AM

I wanted a super car but I guess a supercar-devouring SUV is kinda cool too

wdeerfield · 05-24-2021, 12:28 PM

are they sirius with that name?

mkoesel · 05-24-2021, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cbertels

Can we get an M7 then please?

No, but the passenger car equivalent of the XM would be the M850i GC and M8 GC.

If they decide to keep those around for another generation, maybe they'll just rename them "M" for consistency?

... X5, X6, X7, XM
... 5, 6, 7, M

mkoesel · 05-24-2021, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wdeerfield

are they sirius with that name?

I see what you did there!

rideontwo · 05-24-2021, 12:40 PM

Why can't they make the entire front nose into two really big grills? Then all they have to do is put the lights and the safety nannies inside the grills. Let's call it a day. This focus group must love HUGE grills.

lemetier · 05-24-2021, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cbertels

Can we get an M7 then please?

Maybe

x7bmw23 · 05-24-2021, 01:46 PM

I was thinking the X8 would be perfect for the wife and I with no kids and very adventurous so throwing kayaks and bikes on the back with hiking gear in the boot would be perfect. We don't have any need whatsoever for the third row, so I imagine I fit the demographic that BMW was aiming for here. If it has a captain's chair option for the second row, I'm sold. I love the X7 but the entire third row is just not needed for my application. I keep my third row folded all the time and most folks thinks it's a four seater because I never have them up.

Chihuahua · 05-24-2021, 01:54 PM

Looks lightweight, sleek, and nimble. A true M car. Nice work, BMW.

oz555 · 05-24-2021, 02:07 PM

This thing has 3 metric tons at least. They made a train folks.

cfm56d7b · 05-24-2021, 02:14 PM

What's the rationale for changing the name from X8M to XM? Tacit message to the market that X9 will never be made and XM is the pinnacle?

M2COMP · 05-24-2021, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TAZ007

Looks like they are copying the Hyundai Santa Fe front end.

That's severe ptosis( drooping of eyelids). Hate that headlight design.

xlover · 05-24-2021, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

What's the rationale for changing the name from X8M to XM? Tacit message to the market that X9 will never be made and XM is the pinnacle?

My thinking is that the XM is going to feel more a part of the iX family or at least a blend of DNA with that language than necessarily a linear extension of the existing X lineup. The "XM" branding would signal that cross purpose as well as the vehicles ability to straddle the line between the two lineups (iX and core X). We already know it will not have traditional powertrains and will be a hybrid technology demonstrator in addition to the brand flagship.

TAZ007 · 05-24-2021, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by M2COMP

That's severe ptosis( dropping of eyelids). Hate that headlight design.

Thanks for the $30 word.

I concur.

n55f15 · 05-24-2021, 03:35 PM

A google search of X8 GCL shows some supposed concept images. Any idea when the reveal is?

NoImDirtyDan · 05-24-2021, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by packet

The more I look at that front grille, the more I'm convinced they're going for a Rolls-Royce front-end look

I agree, I see Cullinan design language all over

lemetier · 05-24-2021, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

What's the rationale for changing the name from X8M to XM? Tacit message to the market that X9 will never be made and XM is the pinnacle?

Let's wait to see what the name ends up being. XM is hitting a few legal walls.

TargaM2 · 05-24-2021, 04:27 PM

Can we get something a bit bigger please...something along the lines of a Kenworth or Mack would be ideal.

windtendo · 05-24-2021, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lemetier

Let's wait to see what the name ends up being. XM is hitting a few legal walls.

Why are we trying to reinvent the wheel here? "X8M" works just fine!

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