The "BMW X8" that has been rumored intermittently for several years is finally here!

Recently, foreign websites exposed a set of spy photos of BMW’s new flagship SUV. From the appearance, the most notable feature of this car is that it adopts the sloping roof design of the X2 instead of the X5 and the flat-top design of the X7 or the fastback design of the X4 and X6.

This design will provide more headroom for rear passengers than the fastback type. It is said to be designed specifically taking into account the habits of consumers in the Chinese regional market; this car may also The optional version with only two seats in the rear is said to be specially configured for the Chinese regional market.

The name X8 has not yet been officially confirmed by BMW. It was discovered by the public that BMW registered the "X8" trademark as early as 2016. Therefore, it is believed that this car positioned higher than the X7 should be the X8. . Interestingly, BMW has also registered the trademark "X8?M", which indicates that BMW may also debut a higher-performance version of the X8?M model, and there have been rumors that the X8? , the maximum power will be close to 750 horsepower.

As can be seen from the exposed pictures, the front fender on the driver's side has a cover for the charging port, which is enough to prove that this car is a plug-in hybrid model. Its powertrain uses a 3.0L inline-6 ??engine and a single motor mounted on the BMW 7 Series 745e model, with a maximum output of 389 horsepower and a maximum torque of 600N·m.

It is reported that the new car will be built on the CLAR modular platform like the X7, and some elements of the upgraded X7 will continue to be used in the exterior design, including the headlights that are also lowered.

All three of BMW's flagship models will probably be put into mass production in 2022 and will be launched as 2023 models. The X8's competitors are naturally the Audi Q8, Jaguar J-pace, Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. and other luxury medium and large SUVs.

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