A New Chapter of ///M - Diesel ///M

[LeMansX5]

Finally had some time to capture frames of mp4 1080p video in slow motion..Some observations:
Power dome on hood
No side ///M gills
Sports shifter
Rear view mirrors are black
Style 300M wheels?
New LED halo headlights and taillights which are clearly visible
Facelift elements- bumper, etc. on horizontal slat in bumper scoops.

[LeMansX5]

BTW, that is a long badge on trunk.

[RickM5X3]

Just when I thought the X5M was going to be the ultimate tow vehicle for me . . .

[iMpower]

Will any of these changes apply to the 2013 X5 M?

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by iMpower

Will any of these changes apply to the 2013 X5 M?

Yes, some changes will apply to 2013 X5, when it arrives in August 2012.
X5M and X6M are mostly same in front of A-pillars(fenders are different) and X5M took the X6's front, just like M3 sedan has M3 coupe's front. The current X5M does not have LCI X5 headlights as it will get the LED headlights we see in the X6 video above.

[LeMansX5]

Update: X6 M50d to do 0 to 62mph(100kmph) in 4.9 seconds. 381hp 700+Nm.
Production starts April 2012.
X6 and X6 M LCI press release will be much before that.

An X5 version is also in the line. Not sure yet if it will be current or next generation X5.

[palbay]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

Finally had some time to capture frames of mp4 1080p video in slow motion..Some observations:
Power dome on hood
No side ///M gills
Sports shifter
Rear view mirrors are black
Style 300M wheels?
New LED halo headlights and taillights which are clearly visible
Facelift elements- bumper, etc. on horizontal slat in bumper scoops.

LeMansX5, Your dead on with your observations for the most part. I now have pic's and saw the car being tested by engineers.The pic's are w/ Brenda Priddy...hopefully they will appear soon. I can confirm the power dome hood. I first thought it might be toned down from the X6 Hybrid but after seeing it again it could be right from the X6 Hybrid parts bin. The front fascia is identical to the 50i X6 Facelift front air intakes that have appeared in recent months.The big opening w/ what appears to be slats inside.There are turbo air coolers visible in each front air intake.There is no external "M" branding visible...... No fender M gills and no quad exhaust. I think this car is "Tuned" by "M" but not intended to be a full on "M" product.The rear side mirrors are black.The exhaust note is OUTRAGEOUS. Like the 50i X6....deep and NASCAR V8 loud. But even louder to my ears.The note could change w/ mapping and development tweaks prior to launch.You would never imagine it was an oil burner. The best high performance diesel exhaust note I ever heard.....truck or sedan. I'm going to try and capture some vids.....gotta hear that exhaust note. Looking to be a monster machine. Thanks. PalBay

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by palbay

LeMansX5, Your dead on with your observations for the most part. I now have pic's and saw the car being tested by engineers.The pic's are w/ Brenda Priddy...hopefully they will appear soon. I can confirm the power dome hood. I first thought it might be toned down from the X6 Hybrid but after seeing it again it could be right from the X6 Hybrid parts bin. The front fascia is identical to the 50i X6 Facelift front air intakes that have appeared in recent months.The big opening w/ what appears to be slats inside.There are turbo air coolers visible in each front air intake.There is no external "M" branding visible...... No fender M gills and no quad exhaust. I think this car is "Tuned" by "M" but not intended to be a full on "M" product.The rear side mirrors are black.The exhaust note is OUTRAGEOUS. Like the 50i X6....deep and NASCAR V8 loud. But even louder to my ears.The note could change w/ mapping and development tweaks prior to launch.You would never imagine it was an oil burner. The best high performance diesel exhaust note I ever heard.....truck or sedan. I'm going to try and capture some vids.....gotta hear that exhaust note. Looking to be a monster machine. Thanks. PalBay

Thanks Palbay. Look forward to the pics.

[iMpower]

I have been wondering about the marketing strategy for a diesel version M X5/6 vehicle.

What is the reason and who is the likely buyer?


If you want power the X5/6M is the answer. If you want some efficiency then the 35i is probably it. In between the 50i is it.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by iMpower

I have been wondering about the marketing strategy for a diesel version M X5/6 vehicle.

What is the reason and who is the likely buyer?


If you want power the X5/6M is the answer. If you want some efficiency then the 35i is probably it. In between the 50i is it.

It will be cheaper than X5M and 0-60 close to X5M. And will have the handling and driving dynamics of a ///M car. X5 50i will not match the handling. M-division did not bless it and not involved in design.