BMW has filed for a trademark on the name X8 M in Germany. The name, though far from confirmation, suggests that rumors of an X8 crossover and a performance-based thereon may have been accurate.

Although unconfirmed, rumors suggest that an X8 could be a coupe version of the X7, like the X6 is to the X5. The crossover would likely compete against the Audi Q8 and give the industry***8217;s insatiable appetite for crossovers and SUVs, it frankly just makes sense.

A performance version of X7 is supposedly not forthcoming***8212;though Alpina is working on one***8212;but as a coupe, a performance model would likely suit the X8 better.

BMWBlog reported late last year that an X8 was set to launch late this year. With the global pandemic, though, it***8217;s anyone***8217;s guess as to whether or not BMW will be able to stick to that timeline.

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