We know that X6 sold in significant numbers and made a lot of money for the company. But we also know that such an “SUV Coupe” form is an insult to all traditional BMW design values.
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The BMW X6 was introduced in 2008 and based on the successful X5 platform but with different styling, lower roofline, and rear end.
There are several electric cars on sale at the moment, but we feel that all of them are not as good as they could be.
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It’s a big, heavy all-electric SUV with strange styling, a massive 111 kWh battery pack, and substantial range.
BMW claims almost 400 miles on a single charge, but the actual figure could be less.
However, despite being very advanced and pretty fast, the iX is also eye-watering expensive at almost $90,000 for the entry-level model.
despite the excellent spec sheet, reliability was terrible. The N47 engine developed numerous problems with timing chains, oil pumps, injectors, and EGR valves...
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The 328d 3-Series from 2012 to 2018 was a perfect sedan on paper. It was powered by a 2.0-liter diesel engine with 180 hp and 300 lb.-ft of torque. It had an eight-speed automatic and impressive fuel consumption figures.
With 7 seconds 0 to 60 mph time and just 110 miles of range (in a real-world, even less), the Mini Cooper SE was a disappointment, and BMW didn’t sell many of them.
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BMW owns the Mini brand, and since the early 2000s, it has been very successful in reviving it and expanding its range.
Most Mini models are well-designed and executed cars; however, one flop left enthusiasts scratching their heads – the Mini Cooper SE. This compact EV comes with a 32.6 kWh battery pack, front-wheel-drive, and power output of 181 hp, suggesting lively performance (via Mini USA).
We’re still unclear what BMW had in their minds when they created the 5-Series Gran Turismo model. This, third body style for the 5-Series, was not only completely unnecessary but also downright ugly.
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t looks like regular 5-series had swallowed an elephant. The higher roofline and rear hatch door definitely didn’t help the aesthetics (via Auto Express).
In the early ’60s, BMW experienced incredible growth due to the enormous success of the “Neue Klasse” models.
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The company needed bigger production facilities and decided to buy struggling German independent brand Glas and absorb its models in the BMW lineup (via Silodrome).
The car was expensive and sold in limited numbers, never managing to fulfill its potential.
Even though the lack of power didn’t affect performance that much, US-spec models had somewhat problematic interiors, which proved very fragile.
Built from 1992 to 1999, the E36 M3 featured a newly designed six-cylinder plant.
Earlier models had a 3.0-liter engine with 291 hp, but from 1995 until the end of production, the bigger 3.2-liter with 321 hp was installed.
Unfortunately, in America, the E36 M3s had only 240 hp due to emissions regulations which crippled the otherwise pretty powerful BMW engine (via Road and Track).
Since it is not a genuine BMW, the early models haven’t got an X-Drive all-wheel-drive system. The standard models are front-wheel-drive, which is heresy for BMW.
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We all know that compact SUVs are one of the best-selling car classes and that all car companies want a piece of the action.
BMW has a pretty extensive SUV lineup, which in 2008 became richer for X1, the smallest member of the family.
However, the X1 is not a genuine BMW and, besides the design, hasn’t got any fundamental BMW features (via Motor Trend).
The customers were unimpressed, although the car was good-looking and fast. In three years, BMW made just over 450 cars.
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Back in the mid-1970s, BMW thought that it would be appropriate to enter the exclusive sports car market.
Basically, BMW needed a halo car, but the company didn’t have experience and turned to Lamborghini.
At first, it looked like the deal was a good idea, but Lamborghini didn’t deliver on time, so BMW disbanded the partnership and finished the project by itself.
In 1978, the BMW M1 debuted (via BMWM).
Introduced in 1985, the six-cylinder diesel was significantly underpowered (86 HP), slow and heavy. It was complicated and not very reliable.
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oday, BMW sells most models with diesel engines, especially in Europe. The diesel technology proved an ideal match in most cases.
The oil-burners can never have the same sound or feel as the thoroughbred six-cylinder engine.
However, the start of BMW’s diesel offensive was very modest and in the form of 324d.
It was one of the worst cars this company ever produced (via BMW Guide).