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palbay 12-11-2011 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by LeMansX5 (Post 854600)
Finally had some time to capture frames of mp4 1080p video in slow motion..Some observations:
Power dome on hood
No side ///M gills
Sports shifter
Rear view mirrors are black
Style 300M wheels?
New LED halo headlights and taillights which are clearly visible ;)
Facelift elements- bumper, etc. on horizontal slat in bumper scoops.

LeMansX5, Your dead on with your observations for the most part. I now have pic's and saw the car being tested by engineers.The pic's are w/ Brenda Priddy...hopefully they will appear soon. I can confirm the power dome hood. I first thought it might be toned down from the X6 Hybrid but after seeing it again it could be right from the X6 Hybrid parts bin. The front fascia is identical to the 50i X6 Facelift front air intakes that have appeared in recent months.The big opening w/ what appears to be slats inside.There are turbo air coolers visible in each front air intake.There is no external "M" branding visible...... No fender M gills and no quad exhaust. I think this car is "Tuned" by "M" but not intended to be a full on "M" product.The rear side mirrors are black.The exhaust note is OUTRAGEOUS. Like the 50i X6....deep and NASCAR V8 loud. But even louder to my ears.The note could change w/ mapping and development tweaks prior to launch.You would never imagine it was an oil burner. The best high performance diesel exhaust note I ever heard.....truck or sedan. I'm going to try and capture some vids.....gotta hear that exhaust note. Looking to be a monster machine. Thanks. PalBay

LeMansX5 12-11-2011 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by palbay (Post 855815)
LeMansX5, Your dead on with your observations for the most part. I now have pic's and saw the car being tested by engineers.The pic's are w/ Brenda Priddy...hopefully they will appear soon. I can confirm the power dome hood. I first thought it might be toned down from the X6 Hybrid but after seeing it again it could be right from the X6 Hybrid parts bin. The front fascia is identical to the 50i X6 Facelift front air intakes that have appeared in recent months.The big opening w/ what appears to be slats inside.There are turbo air coolers visible in each front air intake.There is no external "M" branding visible...... No fender M gills and no quad exhaust. I think this car is "Tuned" by "M" but not intended to be a full on "M" product.The rear side mirrors are black.The exhaust note is OUTRAGEOUS. Like the 50i X6....deep and NASCAR V8 loud. But even louder to my ears.The note could change w/ mapping and development tweaks prior to launch.You would never imagine it was an oil burner. The best high performance diesel exhaust note I ever heard.....truck or sedan. I'm going to try and capture some vids.....gotta hear that exhaust note. Looking to be a monster machine. Thanks. PalBay

Thanks Palbay. Look forward to the pics.

iMpower 12-13-2011 10:19 PM

I have been wondering about the marketing strategy for a diesel version M X5/6 vehicle.

What is the reason and who is the likely buyer?


If you want power the X5/6M is the answer. If you want some efficiency then the 35i is probably it. In between the 50i is it.

LeMansX5 12-13-2011 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by iMpower (Post 856194)
I have been wondering about the marketing strategy for a diesel version M X5/6 vehicle.

What is the reason and who is the likely buyer?


If you want power the X5/6M is the answer. If you want some efficiency then the 35i is probably it. In between the 50i is it.

It will be cheaper than X5M and 0-60 close to X5M. And will have the handling and driving dynamics of a ///M car. X5 50i will not match the handling. M-division did not bless it ;) and not involved in design.

iMpower 12-13-2011 10:36 PM

Well, it's definately not swaying me into even considering it as an alternative to an X5M.

RickM5X3 12-13-2011 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by iMpower (Post 856194)
I have been wondering about the marketing strategy for a diesel version M X5/6 vehicle.

What is the reason and who is the likely buyer?


If you want power the X5/6M is the answer. If you want some efficiency then the 35i is probably it. In between the 50i is it.

I tow over some of the toughest passes (e.g., Vail Pass, topping out over 10,600 ft elev. and extended grades over 8%). Looking to upgrade to a 30' trailer, so this diesel would be ideal!

FSETH 12-14-2011 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by iMpower (Post 856198)
Well, it's definately not swaying me into even considering it as an alternative to an X5M.

Why not?

motordavid 12-14-2011 03:39 PM

If I had a budget approaching a $100Gs for a car, and was replacing our ol'X, I would look very hard at that diesel car. Alas, that ain't in my RetiredBum budget; certainly have the dough, but won't spend that kind of money on a 'car'. But, cool idea, imo.
GL, mD

iMpower 12-14-2011 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FSETH (Post 856261)
Why not?


Because I see no benefit of this car over the X5M, except, mileage, and, perhaps, cheaper price.

FSETH 12-15-2011 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by iMpower (Post 856354)
Because I see no benefit of this car over the X5M, except, mileage, and, perhaps, cheaper price.

Better mileage and lower price seem like two substantial benefits to me.

I could understand if you happened to prefer the performance characteristics of a gas powered engine over a diesel. Otherwise, there isn't much difference. The diesel would be a very appealing choice to me personally. Those are amazing performance figures for an oil burner.


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