The current design language of BMW is a bit like a mixed bag, but everyone agrees that the speedtop is a stunner. The M8-based coupé comes from the regular line-up with a completely different design. It is reminiscent of models with shark-nose front and z8-like slim taillights, all of which are wrapped in a wagon silhouette. But what if the two -door property has turned into something more practical? Enter the Speedcross.
The hypothetical frequency of frequency combines Skytop and Speedtop design elements that it adapts for an SUV body style. As beautiful as this rendering may be, the chances that it will happen in real life are slim to none. BMW reserves its special designs for limited series, while normal production cars will accept the aesthetics of the new class.
Nevertheless, we hope that part of the speedtop styling will eventually round on normal vehicles, even SUVs. We would certainly not mind if one of the X models has developed the slim styling BMW for one-percenters. Cars such as the skytop and speedtop cost around € 500,000, so only a few can afford. Something in the areas X1 or X3 would be good for the SUV line -up of Bavaria, but it is only wishful thinking from our side.
Even without design elements made of skytop or speedtop, there are reasons to be enthusiastic about the future of the BMW design. For the exterior, we were promised an approach “less is more”. If you find today’s designs excessively busy, tomorrow’s cars should be more at will. The next IX3 will insert a revised look with smoother surfaces. It will be debut in September and will be followed by the i3 Limousine and the gas-powered 3 series next year.
BMW already indicates that it may produce more cars in small series, but we cannot imagine that one of them is an SUV like this imaginary speed cross. The Ultra-Rich wants something special, based on a limousine or a coupé/convertible than on a crossover. Nevertheless, this digital design exercise is a nice “what if” moment.
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