BMW Confirms M versions of X5 and X6

[Kirby]

Over the years we have heard BMW officials strongly deny M sport variants of the X5 and X6 time and time again simply because they can’t offer the same dynamics as the M saloon, roadster and coupes. And now, after a recent interview with Auto Motor und Sport, BMW M GmbH’s boss, Ludwig Willisch, has performed an about-face in perfect military style.

According to Willisch, ‘M’ prototypes of the X5 and X6 are both in existence and are currently undergoing testing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. He continued that BMW M GmbH plans to complete both models by the end of 2009 and have them on the roads shortly after.

Therefore, if BMW is compromising its M philosophy, then why not add a diesel? When asked if this was a consideration, Willisch responded, ”in medium term, there is no such intention.”

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[deutsch100]

Odd, BMW has always said that an SAV/truck, will NEVER carry the M badge. Know why know, all of a sudden?? BMW can just water down their brand even more, slap an M badge on something, and voila....a new M car to sell to the stupid American public, that doesn't know how special an M car really is (or used to bed!). I remember a time when having an M3 or M5 or Z3 M roadster was really the ultimate. Now BMW is going to make a X6 M? Blechhhh, Scheiße. What a sellout!

 

[Big Daddy]

It began when they allowed cosmetic "M" parts to be ordered on non-M cars.