Rumormill: BMW looking at a new X model: X-Style
Following the successful, yet controversial, BMW X6, (83,000 units since 2008), a new X-model is rumored to join the crossover family. According to the same restless BMW insider, Scott, the Munich-based automaker is planning a downsized version of X6 Sport Activity Coupe.
While rumors of a new BMW X4 have been floating around for years now, this new model is said to be built on the new generation F25 X3 platform. Known internally as X-Style, the car is said to be heavily based on the upcoming X3, but will retain its coupe roof line at the rear-end and a muscular body as seen in the X6.
Quoting the same source, this new design proposal is quite different than before, instead of a conventional tailgate like the X6, the idea put forward is to increase its flexibility by offering a two-way hatch similar to the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo. While maintaining a coupe-like roofline, the X-Style will have a conventional sedan rear-end.
Since all the X-models came with a label attach to them, the X-Style is said to be a Sports Activity Sedan.
The car has not yet been greenlighted for production, but an X-Style Concept is expected to be shown in te future.
The X-Style would be an entirely cost effective project because of it’s close proximity in sharing platform , drivetrains and engines with the X3.
Author: Horatiu B.
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/07/10/rumor ... l-x-style/