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Article: BMW X7 May Yet Surface

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Printed Date: 26-June-2024 at 13:19


Topic: Article: BMW X7 May Yet Surface
Posted By: kbannon
Subject: Article: BMW X7 May Yet Surface
Date Posted: 27-June-2008 at 10:48
Quote BMW may yet build its super luxury SUV, according to company insiders. Three years ago we were supposed to see a BMW X7 on our roads, a behemoth of high proportions aimed at rivalling the http://www.worldcarfans.com/2060525.003/range-rover-gets-new-v8-engine-for-2007 - Land Rover Range Rover set. Mercedes-Benz knew about it too, as they prepared their own vehicle for this segment, the http://www.worldcarfans.com/2051208.005 - GL-Class . Something happened along the way, probably at the same time as when BMW sold Land Rover to Ford.

Now a source says the X7 is merely “sleeping”, waiting to see what happens with the US SUV market. From where we stand it doesn’t look too good for X7 survival, which may prompt a total cancellation of project X7. That whole big SUV segment is under extreme fire from environmental lobbyists and generally anti-SUV groups, hence X3, MINI SUV and X1.  We have been told the X7 would only work if alternative fuels like hydrogen and hybrid technology become mainstream.  Hopefully, we will find out soon enough.


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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 02-August-2008 at 11:03
It looks like BMW will spend its time on more fuel efficient products. According to BMW CEO, Norbert Reithofer, there will be no big SUV, but instead there will be a hybrid version for both X6 and the new 7-Series. The 7 Hybrid will make its debut in the second half of 2009.

There is also confirmation that a four door GT model will make its way into the market. On the horizon as well there will be a new Mini SUV and a new Rolls-Royce Phantom.

from http://www.bmwblog.com - bmwblog


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