The idea of a four-door, four-seat, coupe-SUV crossover is certainly a strange one, but the German media insists BMW is planning such a vehicle. To date, Auto Motor und Sport, AutoWeb and AutoBild have said BMW is working on a crossover coupe to rival the Mercedes R-Class. BMW CEO Dr. Helmut Panke has confirmed an R-Class competitor is in the works, but he has not specified what form it will take. According to a new report by AutoBild, the vehicle will offer full seating for four people with the goal of each person riding in equal comfort. A fold-down bench seat will offer additional seating for short trips. Codenamed the LSC, the car appears similar to the Volkswagen Concept A. BMW reportedly scrapped plans for a two true van-like R-Class competitor, and instead has decided to focus on this strategy. Dr. Panke reportedly insisted that BMW “build no vans.”
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