Despite having previously considered an X-Class rival, BMW now sees no need for a bakkie in its line-up. IOLMotoring
Ever since Mercedes-Benz created a more premium corner of the double cab market with its X-Class, speculation has been rife that BMW might follow suit.
But now a Bavarian bakkie appears to be a no-go, with BMW Australia Chief Executive Vikram Pawah recently telling Australian publication GoAuto that the company has no plans for a pick-up, nor any intentions to go down that path at a later stage, as there was simply no need for it.“We are pretty much focused on our luxury , and I think the company has clearly defined that we are in the luxury business and that’s where we are going to be.
The only ‘premium brand’ entrant at this stage is the Mercedes-Benz X-Class double cab, and this vehicle faces an uncertain future, following a report that Mercedes-Benz was set to cut its ties with Nissan.
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