[MDXtrous]

Consumer Review's Car Preview just revealed that BMW will be coming out with an "extended-cab" X5, currently code-named X5-plus in 2004. It reportedly will accomodate 7 passengers.

It also reported that the X3, based on the 3-series sedan will also be coming out.

 

[dmyles]

Consumer Review's Car Preview just revealed that BMW will be coming out with an "extended-cab" X5, currently code-named X5-plus in 2004. It reportedly will accomodate 7 passengers.

Hmmmmmmmmm, now why do you suppose they're doing that??? :2:

 

[renov8r]

What happen to the X7???

I don't want a BMW that is just longer I want one that is wider-- oh never mind I want an MDX...

 

[MDXtrous]

The article said they didn't want to call it the X7 becase it's not going to be 7-series based and that's what the name conveys.

 

[DaleB]

They better change the style if they want to make it longer, or it will start looking like a bus on steroids.

 

[MDXtrous]

I think they've got the nicest looking cars, so there shouldn't be a problem there with the styling (I know, I know, some people don't like the new 7-series, but I for one really like the new design)

 

[socalJD]

Those guys in Bavaria really know what their doing - only thing stopping me from getting the X5 was lack of 3rd row seats - if they add that and iron out some of their 'early production' issues (unlike their tri-star competitors who are in their 6th year, must be Chrysler synergies) they will give the 'X a serious run. BMW sets the standard for compact sports sedan (3 series) that everyone still tries to copy. Would love to see some early photos or concept drawings.