As we’ve know, the BMW X8 has been in the pipeline by the Bavarian manufacturer since it was first rumoured in 2017 when the X7 concept broke cover. Since then, a number of spy shots of the camouflaged car has given us an idea of what that product may look like.
Penned by Kolesa.ru, the digital impression portrays the rather drastic front-end depicted by a number of covered test units that have been spotted testing in recent days. The Russian publication notes that a number of people may have expected the BMW X8 to be a coupe companion to the X7 but upon recent investigations, it seems it will be somewhat different.
The unusual silhouette of the BMW X8 will not quite be in line with the coupe SUV shapes we’ve seen thus far such as the brand’s X4 and X6. Instead it is expected to be closer to that of a traditional SUV with a slightly decreasing roofline and short D-pillar.
Where grille size is concerned, we can expect a very large design that almost eclipses the one on the current X7. This will be joined by a dynamic two-step headlamp design that consists of a slim LED cluster along the bonnet line and larger unit dividing the grille. This will be joined by a foglamp cluster applied to the lower end of the bumper.
At the rear, things may be just as dramatic at the front. The BMW X8 is expected to adopt a similar slim taillamp unit as seen on the X6 but this will be somewhat drowned by the vertically stacked hexagonal tailpipes. The license plate holder will be positioned closer towards the lower end of the bumper.
An official reveal of the BMW X8 is expected to take place sometime next year.
