[Spyshots] 2022 / 2023 BMW X8

[Carbon82]

This Coupe styled SUV is suppose to be even larger than the X7, and come with an unusual tailpipe layout...

The first sighting of the sports activity vehicle to slot above the BMW X7 happened last year, basically confirming that the biggest of the X models is indeed coming. However, Bavaria hasn't confirmed its arrival yet nor has it confirmed that it will indeed be called the X8.

Expected to become the new flagship BMW SUV, the prototype here was spotted at the Nurburgring. Despite the bevy of claddings and concealment to hide its design, there are several cues here that tell us that this isn't the facelifted version of the X7 that we saw recently.

The front looks flatter than the X7, while the bonnet has prominent lines and the lower intakes have been reshaped. The headlights are positioned lower than the current X7, though this aligns the alleged X8 with the upcoming X7 refresh in terms of headlamp design – albeit the X8 isn't showing any sign of a split-headlight design.

And yes, the massive kidneys found on the X7 will likely appear on the X8 as well, given the spy shots that you see here.

[Thaiyotakamli]

Whats the direct competitor from merc lineup? 

[Carbon82]

31 minutes ago, Thaiyotakamli said:

Whats the direct competitor from merc lineup? 

Nothing, unless Mercedes decided to come up with a GLS Coupe. I can only think of Audi Q8, Cayenne Coupe or maybe Bentayga at the moment, which are all from the VAG stable.

[DOBIEMKZ]

11 hours ago, Carbon82 said:

This Coupe styled SUV is suppose to be even larger than the X7, and come with an unusual tailpipe layout...

The first sighting of the sports activity vehicle to slot above the BMW X7 happened last year, basically confirming that the biggest of the X models is indeed coming. However, Bavaria hasn't confirmed its arrival yet nor has it confirmed that it will indeed be called the X8.

Expected to become the new flagship BMW SUV, the prototype here was spotted at the Nurburgring. Despite the bevy of claddings and concealment to hide its design, there are several cues here that tell us that this isn't the facelifted version of the X7 that we saw recently.

The front looks flatter than the X7, while the bonnet has prominent lines and the lower intakes have been reshaped. The headlights are positioned lower than the current X7, though this aligns the alleged X8 with the upcoming X7 refresh in terms of headlamp design – albeit the X8 isn't showing any sign of a split-headlight design.

And yes, the massive kidneys found on the X7 will likely appear on the X8 as well, given the spy shots that you see here.

Double twin exhaust outlets! Like this starwar spaceship. :)