The BMW Group will add three all-new 4x4s to its model range within the next five years. Among them will be the X6 crossover coupe, as previewed at this year’s Frankfurt motor show. There will also be a new small Sports Activity Vehicle, (BMW-speak for 4x4) called the X1, and the much-scooped Mini 4x4.Speaking at BMW’s annual Press dinner last night, BMW UK managing director Jim O’Donnell confirmed that the three new vehicles were part of the firm’s expansion plans.The X6 will be the first of the trio to arrive, next year. After that, expect the Mini 4x4 next, sometime in 2009, using a 4x4 system developed by Getrag, and then the X1 in 2010.It’s not known for sure, but likely, that the X1 will use the current 1-series hatchback as its basis. That means it’s likely to use the same mix of longitudinally mounted four- and six-cylinder petrol engines, and BMW’s four-pot diesel, both in turbocharged and twin-turbocharged form. Further technical details are expected later.O’Donnell also confirmed that the Concept CS Gran Turismo saloon will enter production within five years, as a new flagship for the brand. It’s expected to be positioned above the next 7-series, powered by a range of V8 and V12 engines, and priced from around £80,000. Below it, and after 2012, another new BMW will arrive in the shape of the brand’s ‘V7’, or its Progressive Activity Sedan.O’Donnell also used the occasion to highlight BMW’s commitment to lowering its fleet CO2 emissions, and to attack some of the misguided attempts at legislating against car-makers in its mould. “A recent study concluded that the total carbon savings resulting from the proposed £25-a-day London congestion charge will be around 8000 tonnes a year,” he said. “That’s the equivalent of around three hours-worth of carbon emissions from flights arriving at, and departing from, Heathrow airport.”“BMW’s Efficient Dynamics programme will save around 45,000 tonnes of carbon from being emitted into the UK’s atmosphere in 2008. And it’s about time we had some reasonable legislation proposed that accounted for that.”
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Re: BMW's new 4x4 breed: X6, X1, Mini 4x4
Ive seen people arrested for crazier things. In the mirror yesterday it said someone got an asbo for eating a banana too 'sexily'
Re: BMW's new 4x4 breed: X6, X1, Mini 4x4
They do, you can buy a 3 pack in poundland. If you want a piramint you will need a time machine though. If you dont remember them they were similar but more square, like a piramid.
Re: BMW's new 4x4 breed: X6, X1, Mini 4x4
G i cant imagine you washing a normal car. An old safari land rover covered in sand and lion carcasses? Maybe.
These cars are bought by people with more money than sense. If people keep buying them BMW will keep making them, i dont blame them in that respect.