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      07-30-2014, 11:31 PM   #7
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I would view "product cycle" as meaning next generation, not LCI, meaning we are looking at 6-7 years before the X3M and X4M are produced...

it really wouldn't make sense to only make the X4M when it shares so much in common with the X3 (just like how they make the X5M and X6M...). And the X3 just went through the LCI.

the 40M X4 or whatever it will be called will be a good substitute though, 350 horsepower should get it going from 0-60 in about 4.8 seconds while still delivering good MPG for a SUV
If I understand all this correctly, the current X3/X4 F25/F26 will make way for the G01/G02 platform in 2017. The current X4 will get no LCI. With the advancements in the G0x platform (stemming from tech spawned out of the the X7), I expect we will see true M versions of these vehicles...X3M/X4M in 2017-18 and a X7M in 2018-19. Or at least an enthusiast like myself can hope.

Competition is good for all of us. BMW was the performance leader in this segment. When the F25 (2011) was released, there was nothing in it's class that could compete. Audi (SQ5) and Porsche (Macan) have since caught up and in some respects, have surpassed. BMW should keep pace and continue to be a class leader. Sure, build a X4 M40i in 2015, but there should be no excuses not to build true M versions on the G0x platform in 2017.
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