Some info on E70 you may want to know.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by Steved

I have the first X6 order placed in the UK, so will probably wait for that (unless I give in to tempation and buy an ML63)

X6 test mules in pic below. They made them look like X5 with aero-kit.

[scott27]

The X6 mule in the back is wearing the top-line 5-Y-spoke E70 X5 rims. Do you like it?

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by scott27

The X6 mule in the back is wearing the top-line 5-Y-spoke E70 X5 rims. Do you like it?

They look a little like the ones on mini cooper web spoke. Need to see them on both wheels.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by scott27

The X6 mule in the back is wearing the top-line 5-Y-spoke E70 X5 rims. Do you like it?

Does anyone know the E# for X6?

[scott27]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

Does anyone know the E# for X6?

E71 is new X5 Security / Protection.
E72 has been initially used for X6, but now they also use F06.

Originally Posted by jboo

From that angle of the comparison above, the rear side window of the E53 looks longer than the E70. I still can't see how they are going to have a 3rd row in there unless it is deceptively bigger than it appears.

True. The car successfully covers its size, especially in the pics. IRL the true dimensions can be seen much clearly.

Speaking of, I heard that the 3rd row option may not be available at launch. Can anyone confirm?

Some markets maybe, not US.

[fln8tive]

Originally Posted by scott27

The X6 mule in the back is wearing the top-line 5-Y-spoke E70 X5 rims. Do you like it?

Not really. Reminds me of the 19s on an '01 X5 we had in the family. And those Chevy Trailblazer flares have got to go.

[vinuneuro]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

X6 test mules in pic below. They made them look like X5 with aero-kit.

heh?...this is the X6? I don't see a difference between it and the X5 w/ cladding.

[scott27]

Originally Posted by vinuneuro

heh?...this is the X6? I don't see a difference between it and the X5 w/ cladding.

X6 is based on E70 X5 platform.

The mules carry underneath the suspension architecture and special chassis developments being developed for the upcoming BMW X6. Therefore you will see havily cladded X5 mules even after E70 public showing.

The mules are strictly for suspension & chasis testings.

X6 body will be applied later in development phases - first with heavy camo , then in final FEP phases with tape only.

[vinuneuro]

Originally Posted by scott27

X6 is based on E70 X5 platform.

The mules carry underneath the suspension architecture and special chassis developments being developed for the upcoming BMW X6. Therefore you will see havily cladded X5 mules even after E70 public showing.

The mules are strictly for suspension & chasis testings.

X6 body will be applied later in development phases - first with heavy camo , then in final FEP phases with tape only.

Very interesting, thanks for the explanation .

[Steved]

I'm about to press the trigger on an ML63 tomorrow, because I don't want a bigger X5 and the X6 isn't due to arrive until 2008 at the earliest. Anyone else know any different?