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Originally Posted by Thud
The basic formula seems to be:
1) Take an existing SUV platform and reduce the rear headroom and cargo capacity
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...for customers who prioritize style over utility. Exactly. It may not appeal to you, but BMW thinks it appeals to someone.
Everyone has their own spot on the continuum; otherwise why don't we all just buy white minivans? They have way more headroom and cargo capacity.
I'm not really trying to be facetious; think about the mainstream car press' opinion of the X5 - sporty, but way less room than its competitors. I just think it's all about reading the target demographic.
I predict the X4 will do better than the X6 - similar design appeal, comparable performance, much better price point. We already know space isn't a big deal to these buyers.