That market shift urged automakers to produce their first SUVs, like Aston Martin with the DBX. Moreover, the sales of ultra-luxury brands were seemingly unaffected by the global health crisis, so the XM was a more sensible choice.
With this change in market preference, the i16 would only become a niche product, making it a money pit post-pandemic.
Obviously, the i16 would have been a more fitting successor to the M1, but unforeseen events deprived us from a proper flagship supercar from BMW. But Dukec remains optimistic about the future of the brand, saying, “We’ll never stop dreaming and exploring new possibilities.” For now, we have to make do with the XM, which is the most powerful M model ever made.