New Rumors on the BMW X Coupe

BMW insider Scott26 starts another rumor. This time it is about the BMW X Coupe — the next big thing in the premium car segment. When the BMW X Coupe Concept Car was revealed to the public in 2001, there were a lot of mixed reactions about its design and what it can do. Many were amazed at the futuristic concept, but some criticized the vehicle and Chris Bangle’s work (previous BMW design chief). Rumor has it that the X Coupe will be a mix of BMW Z and X design concepts — a hybrid.  Here is an excerpt of what Scott26 said:

Xcoupe was created as a “Sport Activity Coupe” The project initially begun before the current X6 was conceived. As the original prototype looked more like a high-riding 6er Coupe , Before the morphing into the X6 as we know it.
Xcoupe used the X5’s platform and drivetrain but on a 3dr body , unfortunately testing clinics made BMW revert the car to more standard luxury fare therefore making the car more conventional and with four doors to reflect the potential Xcoupe customer. The logical naming was deived from the fact that it is X5 based that it is the next step-up from the X5 therefore it became the X6.

BMW was the first with the idea for a “Premium” Sport Activity Coupe but the changes took the car into a new direction as the E71 shows. But now especially with several manufacturers now testing the water such as the Range Rover evoque and the Porsche Cajun fast approach as interpretations of 3dr Sport Activity Coupe’s. BMW are thinking that the original Premium concept can be resurrected as it always intended to be. With a Commanding driving position , all-wheel-drive and a sportier 3dr Coupe profile.

As the original Concept was borne from the X5 drivetrain , BMW are looking at basing the initial study on the more accessible compact and entry modular platform rather than a larger platform for a Premium Coupe.
But to illustrate it’s potential through design and dynamism, BMW are thinking about equipping it with the technology to make it a real contender on the road and against the Cajun in particular. So larger features such as Dynamic Performance Control, and a Turbo inline six- could be configured for the car.

The brief for the Interior packaging and design is said to favour 2+2 seating although the rear seats will be individually placed. The rear trunk has to be a common Coupe-esque hatch although there is a suggestion for a single rear-hinged door on one side to showcase some extra practicality.

Source: F30Post