M-package brochure is now with dealers in Europe: Update w Hi-res pics

[SpeedR]

Originally Posted by CGSTL

if this is truly an M model why aren't they kicking up the horsepower? Shouldn't this be where the V8 twin turbo fits in?

This is the "M-Sport" version for the UK market, not a "M" It is the same as the Sports Package option in the US, so we may see these changes added to the Sports Package.

This is the same on the X3 - M Sport in UK is the same as Sports Package in US.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by CGSTL

if this is truly an M model why aren't they kicking up the horsepower? Shouldn't this be where the V8 twin turbo fits in?

Not an M-model. Just a M-sport kit, nothing more. X5 will not get a ///M badge, but X6 will.

[idoc]

Originally Posted by PeteM

Assuming you are a real person then my understanding is historically the MSport is not an option in the US. The info I have from the dealer issued by BMW is for UK only. I dont know about Europe generally or the US. What I read on the bulletin didnt mention other markets.

Take a look at the X3. They had a M version of it in the US.

[PeteM]

Originally Posted by idoc

Take a look at the X3. They had a M version of it in the US.

Not sure what that has to do with what I posted?

[Rich]

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
www.gadgetconcierge.com

[LeMansX5]

Real life pic in White

[Fredo]

Looks okay there but it's the front and side on views that I don't really like

[DJJ]

great real pic lemans, thnx!