BMW G09 X8 / XM First Sighting!

///M TOWN · 05-24-2021, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lemetier

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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.

Call it XXXL///M

lemetier · 05-24-2021, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by windtendo

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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!

My (well) educated guess…

With the current naming strategy, the Swoopy Roof SAV is to Normal Roof SAV:

X2 is to X1
X4 is to X3
X6 is to X5

With this vehicle:

X8/XM/Xwhatever is [COLOR="DarkRed"]NOT[/COLOR] to X7

Makes sense to avoid implying that it is.

TargaM2 · 05-24-2021, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

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Originally Posted by lemetier

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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.

Call it XXXL///M

junx · 05-24-2021, 09:41 PM

JFC why

E90M3velocity · 05-24-2021, 10:12 PM

If this thing can run toe to toe with a Raptor or a TRX then it would be cool... I rather leave the on-road fun to cars and my on-road suvs comfortable...

Germanauto · 05-24-2021, 10:21 PM

Looks like a school bus or a train.

lonestar22 · 05-24-2021, 10:51 PM

i dont even know whats going on in the world anymore
looks like an old dodge durango

hersh67 · 05-25-2021, 09:27 AM

im getting ford explorer vibes from the side view. or a taller dodge magnum. and shouldn't they be doing something a little sportier for an 8 series? something to rival like, lets say the urus?

https://fordauthority.com/wp-content...05-728x485.jpg

Chihuahua · 05-25-2021, 10:11 AM

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JFC why

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

AlexFL · 05-25-2021, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

Looks like a school bus or a train.

Looks as massive as a Suburban.

cbertels · 05-26-2021, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

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

Just seems crazy to me to have an x6m (and x7-x8) and not the ancient 7-series, particularly when Merc and Audi have had flagship performance models of direct competitors for a while.

Chihuahua · 05-26-2021, 10:35 AM

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Just seems crazy to me to have an x6m (and x7-x8) and not the ancient 7-series, particularly when Merc and Audi have had flagship performance models of direct competitors for a while.

No point when the B7 is out there.

cbertels · 05-26-2021, 10:39 AM

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No point when the B7 is out there.

If you like one of the two color options available. Relatively limited choices compared to competitors although a fantastic car non the less.

lemetier · 05-27-2021, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cbertels

If you like one of the two color options available. Relatively limited choices compared to competitors although a fantastic car non the less.

Two color choices? B7 can be ordered in almost any color.

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Colinv6 · 05-28-2021, 01:47 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.

Monsieur Citroen not like it??

stein_325i · 05-28-2021, 02:13 PM

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

Monsieur Citroen not like it??

Probably Sirius XM as well.

Edit: I completely forgot about that Citroen, looks so cool and quirky!

cbertels · 05-28-2021, 08:13 PM

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If you like one of the two color options available. Relatively limited choices compared to competitors although a fantastic car non the less.

Two color choices? B7 can be ordered in almost any color.

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I was told the colors were limited. If that's not the case I'll definitely be taking a closer look. Good looking out.

lemetier · 05-28-2021, 08:26 PM

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If you like one of the two color options available. Relatively limited choices compared to competitors although a fantastic car non the less.

Two color choices? B7 can be ordered in almost any color.

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I was told the colors were limited. If that's not the case I'll definitely be taking a closer look. Good looking out.

There are two Alpina exclusive colors, but it's not limited to them.

Personally I prefer the M760 over the B7 because, well, V12; one of the best sounding ones at that.

JoHnMuir · 05-28-2021, 08:57 PM

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Didn't Jeep already try this look?

paquet · 05-29-2021, 08:38 AM

i had an X7 (or X6?) behind me yesterday in traffic - i totally understand the 'bugs bunny' look now. it's not a refined look - just looks like a buck-toothed rabbit (without the inherent cuteness of said bunny)

lemetier · 05-29-2021, 02:37 PM

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

Monsieur Citroen not like it??

My understanding is that the trademark applications were rejected due to "likely confusion" with some Michelin tires and vehicles from a US Aviation GSE manufacturer. PSA abandoned their IP rights 25 years ago.

Tacoma · 05-29-2021, 03:33 PM

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If you ever wondered what you'd get if you mixed a Mack truck with a beaver, you need wonder no more.

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