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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster
BMW has taken 3 generations to finally put a performance version of the X3 when they could have been the first.
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When the first generation model was introduced in 2003. It was more of a lifestyle vehicle therefore performance would not have suited its more robust looks. At this time there was no X5 M either just the 4.8iS.
The Cayenne was just out and the high performance SUV market was in its infancy.
Then when the second generation came along again there was no market for such a vehicle concept in 2010. Macan was not a reality and there was no case for introduction of such a vehicle in that entry segment as more focus was on the larger models that were selling especially well.
Now is the time as Macan has proved that an entry SUV than offer stand alone performance and ability. Although it has taken about two years for the market to established.