According to our favorite insider at BMW, there's a resounding "Yes!"
That's because it appears the X5/6Ms have sold tremendously well, particularly in emerging markets where a new group of buyers have broken into BMW products. In fact, BMW says that the current X5/6M models have become "volume sellers," when compared to the sales of the BMW M3; that's because their sales are second to the iconic M3's.
Now this leads Scott26 to detail a little more about each car, the X1M and X3M.
Scott mentions that the X3 M will focus on being lightweight and feature a new, high tech six-cylinder powerplant. In addition, he write that BMW is looking to be 1,200 pounds under the X5M's weight.
The X1M, on the other hand, is a bit less ambitious. That's because the X1M will have to remain on the less expensive side, granted, Scott stipulates that the X1M's power will still be higher than the 135i/235i. That's because the X1M's motor will be used in the upcoming M2 that we've heard SO much about.
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BMW M always encourages debate. And there is no other form of debate than BMW M's inclusion of a BMW X5M and BMW X6M. M SAV's? . The idea that the scared M division could bring out something as blasthemous as a High Performance SAV was unthinkable , even after the dust has settled - The debate continues.
Because BMW went back on their philosophy and their word enthusiasts become notably upset.
But, as former head of M Dr. Kay Segler - explained "No Dogmas" that also covers the SAV/SAC , Turbo charging etc,etc,etc.
Of course BMW are only more than happy with the X5 and X6 M because they have opened the door in new markets for BMW.
In BMW's terms for M Division - BMW X5M and BMW X6M are considered to be "volume sellers...
...BMW X3M
What would be the benefits of the X3M to say, the X5M?
Weight for example... The difference between the X3 and X5M is 1,397 , Now that BMW M are expanding on a theme of lightness not only what is above the body but below the body. The target against the X5M is to be around 1200 pounds lighter. The new range of engines BMW have developed are designed to be very light and the engine for the X3M will not be so different. X3M will spearhead the introduction of a high tech six cylinder turbo-charged powerplant which to say the media rumours are exact. This engine will also find it's way into the next generation M3 family albeit with higher power output. Although the M3 will not receive the X3M's automatic transmission....
...BMW X1M
The BMW X1 is currently europe's best selling SA, not only is it selling as fast as it is built. Customers are still on waiting lists and US customers have to wait until 2012 in North America because the X1 been postponed because of the demand for the X1 in Europe. BMW launched the X1 in Europe in November 2009. BMW are rapidly approaching the 200,000 unit of X1 which goes to show the popularity of the new X1.
An M variant of the X1 has always been considered when and if the car's establishment period (which is two years from market launch) has borne success. Now that the car has been established BMW are moving forward not only on the X1M but also the next generation of BMW X1.
The X1M will be a short production model of around two years but is expected to be the trailblazer for the successor to the BMW 1er M coupe. The BMW M2.
[Source: Xbimmers]
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