BMW plans 40,000 X6s at US plant.

Automotive News Europe,  January, 2007  by Wortham, April

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Byline: April Wortham

BMW is preparing its US plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to build as many as 40,000 units a year of its new X6, says a source at a BMW supplier.

The four-door, all-wheel-drive X6 launches next year. It is based onthe X5 premium SUV, which is built in Spartanburg.

BMW has indicated that it intends to build an SUV/coupe crossover at the plant but has not revealed a timetable or its production plans.

BMW of North America CEO Tom Purves says the vehicle will not be as big as the Mercedes-Benz R class. The X6 will have BMW sport handling and room ...

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