Any ideas or news about what the "is" model will be?

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I know it's speculation at this point but my lease expires a year from November. If I'm lucky, that will coincide with the release of the X5is model, which is usually released a year after the "i" model.

Like when the 4.6is came out
then the 4.8is..

Since the new engine will be 4.8 on the "i" model, what are your thoughts about what the "is" model will be? Maybe the 6 liter? Probably the 5.5is I would guess.

If your reading this BMW.... PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE.. GIVE ME THE OPTION OF A 6-SPD MANUAL. Not a SMG but a Manual.. I promise you, you will sell these vehicles in a foot/clutch vehicle as well.