Originally Posted by AlexK

Looks like BMW wants to fill up the whole range - X1, X2 (old rumor), X3, X4 (also a rumor), X5, X6, now X7... Though I really see no need for all those redundant models - judging by all recent BMW models (new 5-series, new X3, next-gen 3-series) the next-gen X5 will more likely be increased in size anyway. As far as for BMW minivan - don't think it'll ever happen.