X6 BMW X6 (X Sport) crossover vehicle

[siko]

... more talk & info about some weird-ass crossover car!?

Article @ AMS here.

 

[audi_rudy]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

wut the hell do they think that is. by far one of the worst ideas ever. looks like a suv from the front and a squashed rear

 

[siko]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

wut the hell do they think that is. by far one of the worst ideas ever. looks like a suv from the front and a squashed rear

Their saying something of the lines of a SUV & coupé Xover!?

Makes little sense to me.

 

[EnI]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

"X Sport" is a name of a Concept car that will be presented by BMW in the near future showcasing the forthcoming X6 SAC, produced from late 2008 in BMW US plant in S.C.

X6 is aimed at US market especially. Mind BMW do not produce a car without prior thorough market research - only when market exists and excepts the product's price set by BMW product gets the green light.

Those CG impressions from AMS are way off.

Here is some initial info about X6 BMW was willing to share:

Enter the X6...

BMW like to think of the forthcoming SAC (Sport Activity Coupe) X6 (coded E72) as a five door 911 rival - as the Cayenne is in another segment and a different type of vehicle. Of course BMW are expecting the next interpretation of the Cayenne to be very different from it's current state once the X6 is established.

Dynamic design for a new class of vehicle.

The X6 will be a five door but will not be confused or marketed as the X5. X6 will be worlds apart both in approach , design and dynamics

The brief...

In popular Activity spots such as Winter sports resorts populated by Range Rover , Cayenne etc.. and of course X5. These are mainly " other" cars to the city based performance cars nesting in their respective garages.
BMW would like to offer something with a taste of both worlds for their customers - something with luxury and performance , style and capability. The all purpose coupe.

Off The Wall...

A new segment and a new market in its infancy the competition design brief signalled to tap into this brave new world - create something that offers a radical approach to convention a phrase always used by BMW design " Defy Convention". After months of design and debate and conception the final proposal has now been selected by the BMW board of management described by BMW's designers as "Off the wall".

The overall shape of the X6 that will make it into production offers a very forward looking visual experience - the overall shape is that used to the XCoupe concept car a hatchback cum coupe with the rear hatch opening functioning like the forthcoming Z4 Coupe. The overall design offers adventurous elements such as stacked triangular headlights on each of the front wings a wide twin kidney grille with preforated grille slats as seen on land Rover products but was shown on the 2001 XCoupe concept.

The next generation of the twin kidney grille will be like a twin shell with an outer - reverse shape with the inner slats as normal.

The X6 will feature on evolutionary "surface" approach to the design, with the headlights forming into surfaces that ride into the shoulder line melting the bodywork all the way to the rear lights following form with the front of the car triangular in shape joined at each end along the trunk lid with a long chrome element.

Ideas and Influences

One of the many challenges for the design brief was that it is to be not a conventional BMW just as the CLS Mercedes-Benz is not a conventional mercedes. Of course the CLS was wheeled in for influence.
Many interior aspects take their ideas from modern influences such as iPod, Winter sports equipment, and yacht equipment: precision milled materials delicate with an expensive look - a feature that will form the next generation of BMW interiors.

The SAC will not be seen as a regular SUV - space will not be an issue: four will sit in comfort but the car will not detract from its persona = performance and dynamics .

Headed by the V8 with the indevelopment Variable Twin-Turbo NG V8 with an expected output of 400 BHP+, and a a platform for a V10 powered M variant.
Diesel will be catered for with V8, and indevelopment that will also surface in next 7er: a V10 diesel.

Such a vehicle is essential for BMW to keep to its core of producing visually dynamic groundbreaking products.

 

[LaArtist]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

WTF is this.. looks like a mix of every car type in the world..

 

[klier]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

I like this:


Many interior aspects take their ideas from modern influences such as iPod, Winter sports equipment, and yacht equipment: precision milled materials delicate with an expensive look - a feature that will form the next generation of BMW interiors.

 

[PanterroR]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

They better talk to Hussein ( ) about the design of that car:

 

[Sayyaaf]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

new artist rendering

http://img134.imageshack.us/my.php?image=44f9bab32a4yb.jpg

 

[audi_rudy]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

i know that bmw is known for there diferent designs but i think that this one is going a little far. Why not just make the x3 the cross over one and keep the x5 as a proper suv. never really liked this cross over stuff

 

[Yperion]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle



Souce

 

[klier]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

Well after seeing all those radical PS jobs in magazines/internet on the X6, I think it's safe to say that this will be one one the morre radical looking next gen BMWs......

...I can't wait for it to set design and driving standars for the coming years

 

[Yperion]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

...I can't wait for it to set design and driving standars for the coming years

I 'm certain it will set driving standards but i 'm still waiting from BMW a better designed car than E46 3 series.

 

[Yperion]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

Exclusive sneak-peek: BMW's new world

Whatcar.com can give a glimpse into BMW's brave new world, with these exclusive computer-generated images of a groundbreaking future model.

Although it hasn't made any official announcements yet, BMW is known to be working on a number of new models which will expand its family over the next few years.

This fast, five-door crossover, tipped to be called the X Sport, is central to the wave of new cars that will see the company compete in all new sectors.

It's tipped to arrive in 2008 and offer buyers a mix of coupe styling, sporty performance and the taller seating position of an off-roader. BMW has plenty of engines which could give it a decent turn of speed, including, perhaps, the 500bhp unit from the M5 and M6 models.

Other details are few and far between, but it's thought that the X Sport will use the same platform as this year's all-new X5 and deliver its power to all four wheels.

It's likely to be joined by BMW's first MPV, internally known as the Space Functional Crossover, in the same year or in 2009.

Source

 

[EnI]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

"XSport" is one of the name proposals for a Concept car that will be presented by BMW in the near future showcasing the forthcoming X6 SAC.

And this designs are a bit more representative:

 

[NarutoRamen]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

Damn Eni...how do u know this stuff. By the way, the pics that you put up are by far the best design. I looked at the pics on the first page, besides hussein's I thought the others were decent but nothing interesting...this one looks pretty cool, very edgy.

 

[Mr. M]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

From the stuff from BMW, I think this X6 will be more of a 4-door Coupe (ala CLS) than a crossover SUV.

 

[Top Secret]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

From the stuff from BMW, I think this X6 will be more of a 4-door Coupe (ala CLS) than a crossover SUV.

Then why the prefix 'X'?

 

[Mr. M]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

Maybe some elements of a SUV will be included, such as AWD and a propped-up ride height. I'm not too sure, it's just a hunch.

 

[EnI]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

From the stuff from BMW, I think this X6 will be more of a 4-door Coupe (ala CLS) than a crossover SUV.

Maybe some elements of a SUV will be included, such as AWD and a propped-up ride height. I'm not too sure, it's just a hunch.

From the info I have you are spot on.

X6 will be more of a coupe, and less of a SUV. Remember x-Coupe? Now imagine slightly higher ground clearance, bigger wheels, and a longer body - and you'll get the idea. The styling will be different though.

The car will be labeled as SAC = sport activity coupe. Sport for performance, activity for higher ground clearance & AWD, coupe for shape.

Space will not be the issue - car will be able to carry 4 people & their personal luggage comfortably. It won't be a utility vehicle, but a sports coupe with a higher seating. Kind a all purpose coupe.

BMW sees X6 as a Porsche Panamera, Mercedes CLS, AM Rapide etc competitor. When MB & Co. are presenting bold idea - 4 or 5-door coupes, BMW are going even further: presenting 5-door all purpose activity coupe.

There have been several attempts in the history to produce such a car. Even some design studies have been showed (the last one is VW Concept A) - but the wrong brands were doing it. Such a car is a premium niche product - not something Hyundai could sell under their brand. There is enough interest for such a car, but a car should wear a premium brand and a premium price. BMW are the first premium car maker taking that risk - when they prove the product a success, others will follow. The same happened with MB CLS, BMW X3, MB ML, etc.

 

[Top Secret]

Re: BMW X Sport crossover vehicle

So it's a jumped-up coupe?

All sounds a bit gimmicky if you ask me.