Hoovey689

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Rolls-Royce SUV depends on fortunes of BMW X7

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.

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/02/r...nes-of-bmw-x7/

LexFather

Most ANY SUV sells and the super $$$$ market continues to grow. Build it and they will come.

Hoovey689

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Rolls-Royce seriously considering SUV

A Rolls-Royce Phantom may be the size of an SUV, and the Ghost isn't that much smaller. Still, according to reports, the high-end British automaker is seriously evaluating the prospect of adding a proper sport-ute or crossover to its lineup.

The news comes courtesy of Bloomberg, which spoke to Rolls-Royce chief executive Torsten Müller-Ötvös at the Frankfurt Motor Show last week. Although the rumor of a potential Rolls off-roader has been floating around for several months now, this is the first we've seen of the company confirming the possibility.

The development would follow similar projects being undertaken by rival automakers. Former sister-brand Bentley is preparing to launch an SUV, Jaguar revealed its own concept crossover at the same show, Maserati is gearing up to start production of the Levante and even Aston Martin has considered the idea of a crossover.

If approved for production, the Rolls-Royce SUV would likely be the most expensive such machine on the market.

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/09/16/r...nsidering-suv/

Hoovey689

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If Rolls Royce does make an SUV please let it be as gargantuan in size as a Ford Excursion. Something like a 5 Star hotel on wheels with power to tilt the earths axis. Something that really pisses off tree huggers

JessePS

It probably will be

I8ABMR

I think BMW should leave it as a BMW thing .If Bentley finally has one come to market then Rolls will have to build a me too vehicle. I think its a mistake. If you're in a Rolls chances are you have no need to go off road ever. Seems odd