Hot! BMW AG: What's Next

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[leylandi]

iX3 lite

 

[Design FIRST]

If anything, a future i4 will be a rakish, "fast" hatchbacked 4 door sedan/coupe with a footprint almost identical to that of the NA0 i3. Much like the relationship between the NKL ix3 SUV and ix4 SAC.

 

[advantage20]

If anything, a future i4 will be a rakish, "fast" hatchbacked 4 door sedan/coupe with a footprint almost identical to that of the NA0 i3. Much like the relationship between the NKL ix3 SUV and ix4 SAC.

Exactly; not a 2er that swallowed an X4.

 

[Esp5]

BMW Dealers Are Asking For A Bigger SUV, And They Might Get It
A new SUV positioned above the X7 would be a true competitor for the Cadillac Escalade, and it's a strong possibility.

“We did get a chance to see some of the new ALPINA product that is coming, and I’ll say that I think people will be really impressed with it. It’s a little further out, but it’s beautiful. The X9, I think we’d do extremely well with.”

BMW Dealers Are Asking For A Bigger SUV, And They Might Get It

BMW dealers in the US would ideally want to sell a three-row SUV larger than the X7. The supersized luxobarge might just happen.

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BMW dealer chief wants large SUV to compete with American brands

Kirk Cordill, chairman of the BMW National Dealer Forum, thinks the German luxury brand could steal share from the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator.

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[leylandi]

It would be unfortunate, like the XM. Nobody needs a bigger SUV.

 

[Esp5]

It would be unfortunate, like the XM. Nobody needs a bigger SUV.

It's good to know that your opinion is contrary to that of the Chairman of the BMW National Dealer Forum

 

[Serpens]

It would be unfortunate, like the XM. Nobody needs a bigger SUV.

I think that's false. There's very clearly a market for bigger SUVs in the U.S. Without these vehicles being body on frame, however, I'm curious to understand just how much more sales they think they could gain.

 

[leylandi]

It's good to know that your opinion is contrary to that of the Chairman of the BMW National Dealer Forum

Presumably, the same people approved XM as well. I think they should consider my opinion.

 

[leylandi]

I think that's false. There's very clearly a market for bigger SUVs in the U.S. Without these vehicles being body on frame, however, I'm curious to understand just how much more sales they think they could gain.

It would be absurd for them to invest in an SUV they'll only sell in the US. That wouldn't make them any money.

 

[Serpens]

It would be absurd for them to invest in an SUV they'll only sell in the US. That wouldn't make them any money.

I agree with that, but if they avoid the use of BoF it may sell well in China too.

 

[leylandi]

The competitive environment in China would make this investment tantamount to gambling. They are currently struggling to maintain their existing market share.

 

[Esp5]

It would be absurd for them to invest in an SUV they'll only sell in the US. That wouldn't make them any money.

They sell almost 30,000 units of the X7 in the USA out of the 50,000 sold worldwide; knowing some data wouldn't hurt.

The competitive environment in China would make this investment tantamount to gambling. They are currently struggling to maintain their existing market share.

These huge and expensive SUVs are becoming increasingly popular in China.
Speaking of market share, are you referring to the 20% that Mercedes lost in China this year alone, falling to third place in sales there behind Audi and BMW?

The news is clear; they've even seen a firm plan and some designs related to Alpina, which is certainly interesting.

 

[Serpens]

The competitive environment in China would make this investment tantamount to gambling. They are currently struggling to maintain their existing market share.

Well one way to continue losing market share is to continue on the current path. Large, luxurious SUVs are only getting more popular in China.

I happen to know Mercedes has toyed around with this as well for many years but never committed. I was sad when it was decided we wouldn't be getting an extended wheelbase GLS Maybach.

 

[leylandi]

They sell almost 30,000 units of the X7 in the USA out of the 50,000 sold worldwide; knowing some data wouldn't hurt.

You wrote that approximately half of the X7s produced were sold outside the US. I think you didn't understand what I meant.

 

[Esp5]

You wrote that approximately half of the X7s produced were sold outside the US. I think you didn't understand what I meant.

Only 40% outside the USA is not approximately half

 

[leylandi]

Is that too little?

 

[Esp5]

Is that too little?

There's plenty of room to sell

 

[jphcbpa]

“rugged” SUV / G74. would be a good start. More of an SUV that sits up higher vs. SAV like x5/x7.
Even an SUV that has the seating position of say a Range Rover would be nice.

 

[Uygar]

It will be interesting to see such vehicle. The X7 is already ginormous. I wonder how it might end up looking like.