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      10-22-2021, 03:03 PM   #8
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I'm thinking BMW may position the 550e as a sportier model, more so prioritizing performance rather than range since the 545e will also make it to the next generation (although unlikely in America) and the V8 is likely dead outside of M, also would be a bit repetitive to have 3 different plug in hybrid models, two with the same engines. Although surprised it isn't being called an M-Performance model so that may ruin my theory, but I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
I don't know the exact name of the 50e model yet. As for the hybrids, it's definitely three models, one B48 and two different versions of B58.

There's always a chance one could get cancelled but they all do exist in the current development lineup.
I'm not saying it won't be three models, I just imagine if they have two PHEV's using the same engines they'll likely differentiate them one way or another possibly through M-Performance since the V8 is likely on the chopping block for non M5 models.
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