BMW X7
The
X7 would effectively be a long-wheelbase version of the same platform
that sits under the X5 and X6. The main problem is that the X5 and X6
already get poor enough fuel economy. That, appropriately, was the
reason the X7 idea was dropped back in 2008, as well. Instead BMW spent
its development dime on the smaller X1 and X3 and its roll-out of
diesels in the U.S. Now, however, things have apparently turned back
toward the large SUV again--and, as it was eight months ago, it may be
China that's pushing the issue.
Fighting
it out with the masters of the full-size SUV universe is a difficult
proposition in Europe and the U.S., where brands like Land Rover and
Mercedes-Benz already have their footholds, and challengers like Audi
could also have plans. Doing it in China, which is effectively a blank
slate in comparison, makes more sense. Adding a growing market in
Russia to mix adds some more credibility. Sprinkle it with some good
old- fashioned American disregard for fuel economy at the upper tier of
the market, and BMW may have a business case. Given the general trend
of the market here, however, plus mounting pressures from the
government on fuel economy standards, it may be the developing markets
alone that justify the project. Whatever the case, consider this one
among the handful of highly suspect yet still possible rumors that have
surfaced this week.
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