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

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Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Thanks LeMans

1. Overall looks pretty good, though somewhat 'softer' overall, kind of like a baby X5 M.
2. For the most part I think it actually looks BETTER than the E70 facelift!
3. It's a HUGE improvement from the previous E70 M Sport Pack, which I thought looked terrible.
4. I hate the color in the photos, what is that Marshmallow Metallic?
5. In Carbon Black Metallic it will be a killer.
6. It states that Carbon Black Metallic is exclusive to the M Sport Pack, does that mean there is no chance in hell to order that color separately now?
7. Still not loving the wheels, though they are okay. For some reason I still think the 214's look the best on the E70.
8. Interesting that they have front wheel fender arches (flares) on a US version (unlike the US spec E53 4.8is)
9. The running boards are horrible, though will probably look better in a dark color. They belong on a Escalade.
10. M steering wheel, does that mean no heater?

I believe it's Alpine White---probably looks metallic in the pictures. There was a Carbon Black X5M at one of the dealers here in Dallas I sat in. I'm a Jet Black fan but it did look sharp---though getting any kind of black on this M Sport pack with all the trim painted is a rock chip and paint scratch nightmare.