Third Gen. F15 X5: Spy Shots, CGIs and Discussion Thread

[X5X]

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Originally Posted by Smurfkungen

Hmm I hope the images are fooling me. I think the front looks a bit "weak", or is it just me?

Looks just like a scaled up X3...

i agree 100%

[Marwan1]

So no turn signals on the side view mirrors after all...

[Marwan1]

"Engine options are as below per Autobild.
30d - 258 PS/560 Nm
40d - 313 PS/630 Nm
35i - 306 ps/400 Nm
50i - 450 PS/650 Nm"


Using 0.99 and 0.74 conversion factors for PS to HP and Nm to Lb-Ft, respectively, the available engines will produce the following numbers in HP/Lb-Ft:

30d - 255 / 414
40d - 310 / 466
35i - 303 / 296
50i - 446 / 481

Last I heard, the only diesel we're getting here in the US is the 30d. Anyone knows if that's still the case?

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by Marwan1

Last I heard, the only diesel we're getting here in the US is the 30d. Anyone knows if that's still the case?

The ones listed in my post are European diesel engine options. US gets different diesel engine.

Originally Posted by Marwan1

So no turn signals on the side view mirrors after all...

No they are there. We just don't see them.

Tailgate is still split.
Trunk /cargo hold has new 3-series Touring feature, trunk floor cover disappears when not in use in the cargo hold floor

[alexmish]

Essentially the same diesel engine as what we have in the outgoing US model.

Will the diesel come with new transmission? I could see some MPG benefits with an extra gear or two in the high range (highway speeds), but would not want to change anything in the low range (extra shift points might make it worse IMHO).

[hoaesq]

Looks like a base model. The front doesn't look bad but I am sure a more sportier/aggressive look will be offered with the sports package? The rear looks like crap . . . At least from the photo - looks like a half ars X3.

[1naztyx5]

well at least this will help the E70 hold is value, cause this thing looks like crap.

[alexmish]

The design is not so bad - it typically grows on us as time goes by (if history of any lesson). I wonder how it would look like with running boards, I suspect boards will create some kind of imbalance due to much flatter side walls.

[alexmish]

What about blind spot detection (like on the new 3-series) ?

And can it be confirmed if it will have (or not) electric-assist steering (vs. hydraulic on the outgoing E70) ?

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by alexmish

What about blind spot detection (like on the new 3-series) ?

And can it be confirmed if it will have (or not) electric-assist steering (vs. hydraulic on the outgoing E70) ?

Yes, electric or electromechanical power steering is what is in new BMWs.
Lot of new tech from LCI 7er and new 3er as part of Efficient Technology plus some first time new tech in BMW. X5 is above 3er so if its in 3er you can expect in X5. Weight saving is big in new X5, and the technology used to achieve that.
Park Assistant, Contactless tailgate opening, new surround view, traffic sign recognition, Adaptive LED headlights, night vision, etc.etc.......