BMW's highly anticipated off-road-focused SUV may be cancelled before it even reaches production. The model, which was set to be built on the same platform as the new BMW X5, was designed to take on the likes of the Land Rover Defender and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class in the highly competitive luxury off-road market. Industry insiders have revealed that the project has been put on hold, sparking speculation that it may be axed altogether due to rising development costs and shifting market priorities. If true, this would be a significant blow to BMW's plans to expand its SUV lineup and compete with established players in the off-road segment.
The off-road-focused model would have been built on the same platform as the new BMW X5, but now it may never see the light of day.
