[roastbeef]

I really hate how there are so many in between cars now.

[nick3753]

Originally Posted by YungDro

not really.. theres more amg sport and S line than m performance models..

Shame on them too, though at least there is no "A5RS" model in Audi's line up.

[DCG]

Still awaiting a true X4M. Don't like the silver bits at all - they should be black, and I'm not thrilled with the wheel design. Overall it is kinda week, half assed I'd say. But a least BMW is listening, that we want and their should be a true full "M" version of the X4and X3.

[Vanmarsenille]

Is this a joke?

[Vanmarsenille]

Still no news in the X1 M18d?

[vladberca]

Originally Posted by nick3753

Shame on them too, though at least there is no "A5RS" model in Audi's line up.

There is an Audi SQ5 TDI. Not an impressive name.
Better is debadged, and you can enjoy the dynamics of the car, without thinking about others' opinion about the name of the car
Just remebered the new model SQ 5 TDI Plus
Probably will follow SQ5 TDI Multiply

[Max Well]

Originally Posted by DCG

Still awaiting a true X4M. ... But a least BMW is listening, that we want and their should be a true full "M" version of the X4and X3.

Compared with the X5, X3, and X6, the X4 is young. Suspect BMW wanted to test the market first, let it mature, and see how the numbers trend. Comes down to profit margins it would seem, and what the competition is placing in the mix. We've had to wait a number of years for the X3 - M.

https://www.bmwusfactory.com/manufac...tion-overview/ -

[swagon]

You could have an M badge on a lowly 3 Series Compact decades ago. How is this worse, guys?

[dmz]

Ok, that ///M badge officially means nothing!
Then there is the silver mirrors. Really BMW? You really had to imitate Audi?

[KGB_123_99]

Needs more M badging...just to make sure.

[dpgfunk]

Definitely needs more letters and numbers for me to consider buying one.

[bluekn8286]

The names of these cars are getting way too long, lol

[F83]

May be a good vehicle but that trunk badge looks ridiculous. How many letters/numbers can you have?

[E90M3JETS]

The Porsche Macan is still the king IMO and the name BMW has chosen is atrocious. The silver mirrors also a carbon copy of the Audi S models.

[remydlc]

another car people didnt ask for but hey, that's fine. Im just slapping an ///M badge to my 335i and feel special in my brand new "performance" car. Joke aside, that M badge shouldnt be taken lightly. Is for their sports cars...Supposed to be iconic. Slapping a badge, bit bigger breaks and slightly better suspension does not entitled it to wear ///M on this midrange "sport" car.

I guess i dont know nothign about car, but their marketing department is taking over.

[sor]

Wow. A lot of touchy folks here. It seems to me like people who care about badge dilution must be buying M cars for the badge and upset that more people will now have it, rather than looking at each car for what it is. In other words they feel like it devalues their M, which means they care more about having the label than that they got the performance they paid for.

I like it. I've been looking for a winter vehicle for awhile now. I want something with more clearance, but also something a bit more sporty than an X3/X4 35i. I don't want to go rally car Subaru, and I don't feel like I need to go full on Macan or wait for an X4M. SQ5 was on the radar, but now I worry about the state and resale of VAG vehicles over the next few years while their rep heals. I don't give a crap about the M labeling on this car but it sits right in the sweet spot that would scratch my itch for a sporty winter vehicle with decent clearance.

[bunker]

The Crown Royal bottles in the wheels cutouts are an interesting touch...

[HermesRider]

///M had some inspiration I think:

[Technic]

WTF, BMW? Sliding-piston calipers in a seudo-///M model in 2015?

Really?

[BoosTonian]

If this is the same motor that goes into the m2, then damn.

An M car with the same motor as a non M.

Not to take away from the M40i, but really should just make an X4 M and call it a day. The names will get more and more ridiculous. Keep it simple BMW. Plus, I think X4 M sounds pretty cool lol and with a full-blown M, the macan turbo will have a worthy opponent.

[graves4r6]

BMW, Are u serious?

[KevinM]

That rear badge...