My intial reaction is positive, I think that this M sport version looks good in the photos. I just don't like the wheels. But I will wait to see the vehicle in real life before coming to a conclusion.
I like the fact that visible plastic material has been reduced to an absolute minimum.
It would be great if from the intial launch of the X5 buyers were given the option of having all the plastic cladding painted over. When I look at the M sport version of the X5 that is essentially what the exterior looks like, with the exception of certain design features.

Rich
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