The 2023 BMW X8 has been spotted during testing as spy shots reveal the idea is presently in the works. Recently, it was rumored that BMW is looking to expand its SUV roster by adding an even larger SUV to its line-up. The spy shots confirm the news and while the photograph doesn’t reveal much about the final design and features of the large-sized SUV, we can deduce several things that resemble other BMW models. 

The X8 seems to have a sleeker roof that slopes in to join with the rear. The German auto manufacturer, it seems, has decided to go for a more elegant look rather than giving the SUV a boxier appearance similar to that of the X5 and X7. The stylish roof allows the rear-seat passengers to have extra headroom and the possibility of installing executive seats that can be placed instead of the standard three-seat option to add a bit of luxury.

According to reports, the X8 will also get a high-performance variant under BMW’s ‘M’ badge. The X8 M will have a more powerful engine and improved performance. This is particularly exciting since the SUV spotted in the spy shots seems to be a PHEV variant. The hybrid X8 may sport the 3.0 liter 6-cylinder engine that when teamed up with an electric motor produces an impressive 389 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque.

The 2023 X8 will probably share its design with the upcoming X7 with a few tweaks here and there to tell the difference, especially since the X8 will be based on BMW’s CLAR platform.

Since the X8 comes as a 2023 model, you are going to see its reveal by mid-2022 with deliveries starting by 2023. The X8 competes with some of the best in the industry like the Audi Q8 and the Range Rover Sport, so expect prices to go north of $100,000.      

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The all-new 2017 BMW 1-Series Sedan is popping-up into the spotlights in new spy shots, the model undergoing final tests before being introduced on the market on the second half of the year.

As we already know, the 2017 BMW 1-Series Sedan will stand on the company`s new UKL platform, the same one underpinning the 2-Series Active Tourer or MINI Cooper. This means that the 1-Series Sedan will also come with a front-wheel drive configuration.

The new UKL platform will also make enough room for a wide array of three- and four-cylinder engines, adding those with an xDrive all-wheel configuration.

We might be looking here at the entry-level 1.5-liter TwinTurbo Power three-cylinder with 134 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, or the top of the line 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder, developing 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.

From a visual standpoint, the 2017 BMW 1-Series Sedan will come with a prominent grille with flanked headlights and round fog lights, along with short trunk and small doors.

Once it will emerge on the market, the BMW 1-Series Sedan will be able to compete against other hot models, like the all-new Audi A3 Sedan or the Mercedes CLA flagship.

Rumors also state that the 2017 BMW 1-Series Sedan will make its way into the United States as well, and not only in China, as previously mentioned. We should expect the all-new 1-Series Sedan for an official unveiling at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, this March.

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The upcoming BMW X3 has been finally revealed through some spy shots, thanks to the guys from the Motor Authority online auto magazine, after the model was long-rumored to come on the market as the 2017 model.

But as opposed to the present model, the 2017 BMW X3 is nothing like it, coming with a completely different body size and body components, space inside, while under the hood, the future X3 will likely share the same engine lineup.

Surprisingly, the 2017 BMW X3 will be smaller than the present one, which may not be regarded as the company`s politics, since all upcoming models tend to grow and not to get smaller in size. Anyway, the new X3 is also lighter, as it now sports lightweight materials, which will definitely make it more performance than the present model.

Apart from the body materials and despite the smaller dimensions, the 2017 BMW X3 will grow inside, with the cabin now offering wider space for its passengers and their luggage. Along with that, a wide choice of engines might become more efficient in terms of performance.

Speaking about engines, the 2017 BMW X3 will seemingly share the same motorization from the current model, such as the 2.-liter turbocharged four-cylinder unit, borrowed from the present X3 28i, or the long-rumored 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder unit, from the X3 35i, which develops 360 horsepower.

As commonly seen on BMW models lately, a plug-in hybrid is also rumored, in the shape of the 2.0-liter found on the 28i version, along with an electric motor, which would make the X3 xDrive version highly efficient and very powerful. More details with the 2017 BMW X3 will be announced later on.

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Rumors with the G11 BMW 7-Series coming with a new iDrive system have now been confirmed, as the model was caught on shots, wearing the refreshed iDrive system. Now, all the latest innovative technologies are put together in this extraordinary system, which was once considered dangerous for the driver.

But what innovation does it bring fresh? First off, seen in the shots pictures from Poltan.org, the new iDrive system allows receiving inputs through gestures and touches, with the help of the iDrive controller.

Moreover, the new iDrive system will come with a friendly interface that would not divert the driver from its usual driving, making sure that the touch sensitive LCD screen can now be controlled via voice commands.

To complement the new iDrive system, the G11 BMW 7-Series will not be fitted with the common Bang & Olufsen system, instead it will use another high-tech audio system.

But BMW has also announced that only the G11 BMW 7-Series will receive the latest technology, being just in a testing phase, and all other present BMW models will still enhance the iDrive Operation System, which will suffer some updates, like tile-based navigation features which will allow an horizontally swiping on the screen.

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On December 25 we have posted some details about the F82 BMW M4 which was rendered. Please read that article before reading this.

F82 BMW M4 Coupe makes its appearance again in disguised form. As you can see, the BMW M4 will have some doubled grilles and nervous headlamps, carbon fiber elements, and more attractive aspects as you can see in the pictures.

The rims of F82 BMW M4 and the very innovative and aggressive design make the car to look sexy and to attract all people’s eyes.

My guess is that the mirrors will be the same as the E92 BMW M3 Coupe has. F82 BMW M4 will have an exhaust with 4 pipes and an incredible sound. The style and the ribs of F82 M4’s rear lights offers a pleasant and aggressive look at the same time. I think this car will be one of the most beautiful sports coupe cars sold in the coming years, it will kick all its rivals.

F82 BMW M4 will make its official appearance later this year. Under the hood it will have an S55 engine (3.0 liter – inline 6). This engine will be used for the F80 BMW M3 Sedan.

The output power of the F82 BMW M4 will be 415 horsepower as sources say. F82 BMW M4 Coupe is a very technologized and also one of the most sports cars manufactured by BMW AG.

We expect new information about this model soon, please stay tuned on BMWCoop for further information.

Source: F30Post

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