Video on the 2007 X5 (fall 06 debut)
 

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=105424

May be old news, but vid about the 2007 X5.

nice video, but I really don't like the looks of it right now.

I'm guessing the production model won't look anything like that - it appears to be far from finished...

Despite the description, it doesn't look like it's *that* much bigger than the current X5.

Well, it looks like it's quite a bit longer. I think BMW took to heart, various reviewers' comments on its lack of cargo space. I can't even imagine how heavy this new thing in gonna be. Up the power and up the weight, I don't know if they're gonna break into the 7s for 0-60 this time around either.

what do you think the i.s. version will be a 5.0?

Not bad.....

The new X5 will grow by 10cm as compared to the current 4.67m long X5, the addtl space is mostly in the back as one of the options available will be a 3rd seating row in the back (simillar to Audi's or Volvo's).
Other features included a refined Xdrive, Xdrive display in the cockpit (via i-Drive), active steering, heads-up display and night vision.
As engines you will most likely see the current 6 and 8 cylinder models (including a 3 liter twin-turbo diesel), there won't be a v12 engine for the new X5 :( as the adaption for Xdrive is too difficult. The new high-end engine will be a V8 turbo with an output of ~400HP. Later on there'll likely be a hybrid offering too.
New X5s are expected to ship first in the US late 2006 and then Europe in early 2007.....
Looks are very simillar to the current X3/X5 , no major design experiements at this time. The X6 scheduled for 2008 will have more dramatic looks and design (a SUV / Coupe cross).

- Jan

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwh.
 

I just prefer they way they look now...that looks...I dunno....farty.

Anyone have any idea of when the diesel will come out?