2011 Facelift X5: Official Thread with Pics & Press release and M-sport pics

[Meiac09]

Originally Posted by Naz24

no sunroof on the press release model??

Most Europeans don't get the sunroof, and both cars are EU spec, but who knows.

[LeMansX5]

Coming in Spring 2010

M Sports package for the new BMW X5.


At the 2010 Geneva Automobile Salon the M Sport Package will also be presented for the new BMW X5. It offers ideal ways of experiencing the enhanced sporty qualities of this Sports Activity Vehicle even more intensely and expressing these strikingly in terms of design. The M Sport Package is made up of exterior, interior and chassis components which underscore the dynamic potential of the BMW X5. Larger air inlets in the front apron give the vehicle a particularly powerful appearance. A high-speed set-up and sporty suspension settings emphasise the dynamic character of the vehicle, as do the 19-inch M light alloy rims in V-spoke design. As an alternative, M light alloy wheels in 20-inch format are optionally available, either in two colours or in burnished finish. In both instances, a special mixed tyre selection is used on the front and rear axle which is designed specially for the BMW X5. Even in the 6-cylinder versions, the tailpipes of the exhaust system bear the contours characteristic of V8 engines.

In addition to the M Aerodynamics Package and the M entry strips, the BMW Individual Exterior Line in satinised aluminium design for the surrounds of the side windows and the BMW Individual roof railing in high gloss Shadow Line ensure an unmistakable visual appearance. In the interior, sports seats for driver and passenger, the M leather steering wheel, M driver footrest, the interior strips in fine lengthwise brushed aluminium design and the anthracite-coloured BMW Individual roof liner optimise the driving experience in the BMW X5.



Full press release here

[Mr.Impatient]

Excellent. Thanks LeMans.
Now all we need is pricing information and the ability to order one!

[autoque]

Does this mean 3.0 NA engine will be absent even in European markets and replaced solely by the 3.0 biturbo?

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by autoque

Does this mean 3.0 NA engine will be absent even in European markets and replaced solely by the 3.0 biturbo?

Replaced by N55 single turbo TwinPower.

[StumpyPete]

Originally Posted by autoque

Does this mean 3.0 NA engine will be absent even in European markets and replaced solely by the 3.0 biturbo?

the 3.0 NA has been abandoned in most markets in Europe already - you haven't been able to order one in UK for the last year. Diesels are 90% of all X5 sales in Europe.

[Penguin]

I noticed on the close-up picture of the "Xdrive40d" emblem, that BMW still has their orange peel paint problem, even on their photo shoot vehicles:

http://www.xoutpost.com/lemansx5/E70...lift_X5174.jpg

I got lucky and my Space Gray X5 has much less orange peel than most X5's I've seen.

[AzNMpower32]

Originally Posted by StumpyPete

the 3.0 NA has been abandoned in most markets in Europe already - you haven't been able to order one in UK for the last year. Diesels are 90% of all X5 sales in Europe.

Yeah I agree, the 3 litre petrol is pointless. It has none of the oomph and consumes fuel like a footballer drinks water.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by Penguin

I noticed on the close-up picture of the "Xdrive40d" emblem, that BMW still has their orange peel paint problem, even on their photo shoot vehicles:

http://www.xoutpost.com/lemansx5/E70...lift_X5174.jpg

I got lucky and my Space Gray X5 has much less orange peel than most X5's I've seen.

BMW does not wet sand the paint unlike Lexus and Acura who do on their high end models.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by Mr.Impatient

Excellent. Thanks LeMans.
Now all we need is pricing information and the ability to order one!

M-sport pack pricing stays the same