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Originally Posted by Ibiza
Only mater of time before the X8 is cancelled. Don't see how a X8 that will be priced higher than a X7B will sell. Maybe Eastern Europe, Russia and China are the markets for the X8, but is it worth all the R&D costs for a niche product. I highly doubt it.
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Actually I expect they will continue with the X8. The high dollar SUV market is a lot bigger than the coupe market, and I don't expect the X8 to start higher than the XB7, given that the current rumors says that the X8 will start with a M50e model.
The X8M will probably be more expensive than the XB7, though it is rumored to have a S63 + hybrid system with 700+hp to make up for it.
In terms of market positioning, BMW would want an SUV more expensive than the current X7 lineup, but not as expensive as the Cullinan. It will be going up against the Cayenne Turbo, Bentley Bentayga, Aston Martin DBX, etc...