08-27-2013, 02:40 AM | #23 | |
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Is that body roll on that slight turn? on an M-sport car as well? lol?
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08-27-2013, 05:34 AM | #24 | |
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While I'm sure the X6 was intended to be a niche model, it's also not breaking any sales records either. I have to wonder how many niche models BMW can support before it stops making financial sense. Last edited by DLerner; 08-27-2013 at 05:46 AM.. |
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08-27-2013, 09:10 AM | #26 | |
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Yes, the X6 is not a volume machine. The X4 should see higher volumes than X6 due to lower pricing; however compared to X3, it will be similar I think as X6 vs. X5 in terms of sales volume. More people will go for "practical" over "style" every time. That's part of the reason I like the X6 and the X4, the styling is more unique and sportier/more aggressive, they are both more "upmarket" compared to their more traditional X counterparts, and less practical. That's part of the allure. Ok then, no need to pass the crackpipe |
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08-27-2013, 02:48 PM | #27 |
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Sales figures for the US market do not indicate the overall success of the BMW X6,for that look at sales figures for markets in China , Russia and the Middle East.
X6 is purely a niche model , it is a low volume model its success is measured in that its two year projection was for 40,000 units , it actually sold more than 80,000 units doubling its target. It has now tripled its initial projection. Now you can understand why BMWs competitors are pushing forward X6 competitors. With the X6 BMW also discovered that in many markets , customers were also purchasing pre-owned X6 if they could not afford new. This identifies an opening for the BMW X4 not only in these markets but other markets aswell where people want a more stylish and sporty offering. The X6 is a great car to drive and so will be the X4. As for BMW M the X6M is for many markets the best selling M product so you begin to understand potential for an X4M. Of course with SAVs becoming equally popular in some cases impacting on established segments. BMW are currently investigating an X2 to open the series and an X8 super luxury Sport Activity Coupe to act as a ceiling. With the impact of SAVs on the luxury segment and the looming sales projection of 1 million luxury units by 2016. BMW are making their stakes in that market to make an impact with luxury proposals undergoing evaluation in Munich with the larger X7 model already in progress.
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08-27-2013, 05:46 PM | #28 | |
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The X4 looks like a jacked-up 3 Series GT and I would think it will serve no purpose, as it won't have the utility of a SUV or the performance of a sport sedan/wagon. It's neither fish nor fowl and will likely go down in history just like the Murano convertible or the Pontiac Aztec.
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I think even in MSport, the X3 doesnt look sporty enough, the X6 is out of my budget, I find the 3er GT ugly because of its proportions (too long). I believe this car will be sporty, have enough utility for snowy conditions (xDrive, height), and if priced right affordable for me Unlike the X6. I currently own an F30 and will definitely be looking out for this when its released. I could only imagine it with nicer wider wheels, a front lip, a rear decklid spoiler like on the X6 and it should look amazing.
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