BMW X1 Caught Without Camo!

BMW's latest niche-stuffer, the X1, was caught undisguised by an intrepid photographer during a photo or video shoot for advertising purposes.  This latest pointless SUV from BMW slots below the X3, X5, X6, and X-god-knows-what else to provide an entry level-point BMW for the young upwardly types who still want SUV's.  All three of them, then.

Cynicism aside, the rumors are that the X1 shares it's chassis with the upcoming (and equally pointless) Mini SUV, dubbed the Crossman.  Expect a range of silky-smooth inline fours and sixes in gas and diesel variants.  The styling is a departure from current BMW trends, and I'd have to say it looks a bit Japanese.  Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and the Nissan Rogue/Qashqai is blushing.

I know, you can hardly breath from all the excitement.  Take a breath, and check out that E38 7-series that's been converted to a pickup truck!  I'd rather have that than the X1, but I'm a weirdo.

photo from xbimmer forums.  Thanks guys!