Fröhlich told Autocar last year, "Each car must have a distinct character, and these are the sort of areas that take time to evaluate." If BMW goes the ultra-posh route, the X8 could become the ...

The XM was met with mixed reactions The BMW XM was initially going to be called the X8, but the manufacturer decided to brand it a bespoke M model in the hopes that it would help sales.

The biggest determining factor in how a car copes with tougher terrain is ... and may spawn a Rolls-Royce offshoot, since BMW owns that English brand. So, nothing for now, but don't bet against an X8 ...