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BMW's X5-Based G-Wagen Competitor Has Reportedly Been Scrapped
['Jack Fitzgerald']
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BMW has canceled plans to build a dedicated off-road model based on the new X5 platform, according to a report by BMWBlog.
The would-be off-roader was expected to arrive in 2029 and compete against time-tested models such as the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen and the Land Rover Range Rover.
The news comes courtesy of BMWBlog, which reported that the German automaker has scrapped plans for the all-terrain SUV.
The new all-terrain model was expected to take the form of a three-row SUV and utilize a combustion powertrain.
According to the BMWBlog report, inspiration for the project came after internally testing a Rivian R1T pickup.