RSS Report: Rolls-Royce SUV depends on fortunes of BMW X7

[Ringo64]

Filed under: SUV, Rolls-Royce, Luxury

The on-again, off-again discussion regarding the rumored Rolls-Royce SUV seems to be back in the "maybe" camp now. In February, we heard that Rolls-Royce was considering adding an SUV, but then in April, another report said that these rumors had been shot down. Automobile is now saying that this ultra-luxury SUV could be determined by the success of the equally uncertain BMW X7 (on which the R-R SUV would be based), which we've heard little on since 2011.

Although the article is based solely on speculation, there are some interesting details about such a potential Rolls-Royce, including a plug-in hybrid drivetrain using a twin-turbo V8 (not a V12) and a chassis and body built in South Carolina with final assembly taking place in Goodwood - where all Rolls-Royce cars are built. We could also assume that a green light for a Rolls-Royce SUV would be based on the success of rival SUVs like the Bentley Falcon and Maserati Levante.

Rolls-Royce SUV depends on fortunes of BMW X7 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 02 Jun 2013 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[markpetersonii]

Nobody can make up their minds about euros anymore. Where's that Lamborghini SUV?

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[Ringo64]

How much would an RR SUV weigh?

Lambo's SUV was given a "go" last month, I think. I can't stay on top of all of this...

[markpetersonii]

Lol see what I mean?

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