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Wow.
1. First photo is interesting. Did the photographer jump the gun and snap the shot before the NAV screen came up fully? 2. I assume that is R2D2 wearing sunglasses staring back at the occupants from the center dashboard. 3. Holy hell is this thing boxy. To me it looks like an inflated X1, and THAT my friends is not a good thing. Disappointed so far... 4. Just saw the pics posted by LeMans in the white color. Looks terrible, just terrible. I haven't seen a good angle of it yet. Boy I hope it looks better in person. Quote:
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Love it Love it Love it. Can't wait to see the M-sport version!
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I like the front 3/4 view, but not the others... From the rear it looks like a cicada with angry red bull eyes ;)
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My first reaction is not positive. I think and hope the M-package with 20" staggered will save the day.
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Initial observation of new/changes:
1. Front air temp controls no longer in iDrive - just like in 3 and 5 series 2. Auto stop/start 3. Blind spot detection system 4. 8 memory presets 5. Left/Right front temp sync button ? 6. Door lock/unlock button near door's handle - moved away from center dash 7. Huge bulging door pockets (or is this just visual effect?) 8. What is that button next to dash dimmer control (2nd picture in Alexey's post, seen through the steering wheel at 7 o'clock position ? 9. iDrive knob has surface control... 10. Clearly glove compartment has changed to match that in 3 and 5-series; 11. There is some sort of camera right between kidney grills.. I wonder if it hooked up somehow to the R2D2 :) 12. In-mirror integrated turn indicators Opinions: 1. Leather stitching looks like Ford's; 2. The tail lights... Out of proportion, with red inner lines too thick... Car looks like been photo shopped 3. Rear bumper... I understand they tried to match the cut in the front (the side intake), but instead it looks like the car was rear-ended.. :( |
Official F15 Third Gen X5 Details, Pics, etc
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Third generation of the BMW X5;
founder of the Sports Activity Vehicle segment and global market leader in its class sets new standards in powerful design, luxurious spaciousness, cutting-edge versatility and efficient driving pleasure. Characteristic, evolutionary development of body design from the predecessor model; powerful, alert front-end look, with twin circular headlight units extending into the BMW kidney grille; elegantly stretched silhouette; eye-catching swage line over the athletically moulded wheel arches; horizontal lines and taut surfaces at the rear; features optimising the car’s aerodynamic properties integrated harmoniously into its overall design language, including Air Curtains, Air Breathers and Aero Blades for the rear window. New scope for individualisation: owners can specify new Design Pure Experience and Design Pure Excellence design worlds and M Sport package; exterior and interior features can be ordered in almost any combination. Increased spaciousness, clarity and luxurious ambience in the interior; raised seating position; low-set instrument panel with horizontal lines extending into the door trim and additional trim surface; enhanced interior variability thanks to 40 : 20 : 40 split/folding rear seat backrest; boot capacity: 650 – 1,870 litres; automatic tailgate operation as standard; tailgate can now also be opened and closed by remote control and from the driver’s seat; rear comfort seats and an additional third row of seats are both available as options. Three engine variants at launch: BMW X5 xDrive50i with a new generation of the V8 petrol engine (330 kW/450 hp), BMW X5 xDrive30d with revised six-cylinder in-line diesel unit (190 kW/258 hp) and the BMW X5 M50d M Performance Automobile with tri-turbo six-cylinder in-line diesel (280 kW/381 hp). In December 2013 the BMW X5 xDrive40d, BMW X5 xDrive35i, BMW X5 xDrive25d and BMW X5 sDrive25d (with CO2 emissions of just 149 g/km) will be added to the range. Commitment to reducing fuel consumption and emissions through weight minimisation, optimised air guidance, engine technology and the standard-fitted – and extremely efficient – eight-speed automatic gearbox with additional BMW EfficientDynamics technology; Auto Start Stop function, ECO PRO mode including coasting function and Proactive Driving Assistant also offered; all models already have the EU6 rating. Driving Experience Control switch fitted as standard; Comfort, Dynamic and Professional adaptive suspension packages and Adaptive M suspension can be specified to enhance the car’s sporty handling properties and ride comfort; Electric Power Steering for all model variants; Active Steering optional. Standard BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive system (excl. BMW X5 sDrive25d), also available with Dynamic Performance Control as part of the Dynamic and Professional adaptive suspension packages; xDrive status display makes its debut. More innovations in the BMW ConnectedDrive range: BMW Head-Up Display with full spectrum of colours and new display content; BMW Night Vision with human and animal detection and Dynamic Light Spot, Lane Change Warning, Speed Limit Info, new BMW Parking Assistant with longitudinal and lateral guidance*, Surround View with 360-degree display, Driving Assistant including Lane Departure Warning, plus Collision Warning and Pedestrian Warning with braking function; Driving Assistant Plus additionally with Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function including braking to a standstill, Traffic Jam Assistant with active speed and steering angle control without driver input*; extensive range of mobility and internet-based services such as Concierge Services, Remote Services, Intelligent Emergency Call, Real Time Traffic Information, internet access, in-car use of Facebook and Twitter, dictation function with full speech recognition for emails, SMS and memos, online entertainment. *planned availability: December 2013 Cutting-edge equipment options: freestanding, up to 10.25-inch Control Display for standard-fitted iDrive operating system; Touch Controller with touch-sensitive surface available with optional navigation system; high-quality materials; extended storage areas; Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System, comfort seats in the rear and new rear-seat entertainment system with two displays all available as options. Engine variants: BMW X5 xDrive50i: V8 petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology (two turbochargers, direct injection, VALVETRONIC), Capacity: 4,395 cc, output: 330 kW/450 hp at 5,500 rpm, max. torque: 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) at 2,000 – 4,500 rpm. Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 5.0 seconds, top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph). Average fuel consumption according to EU standard: 10.4 – 10.5 litres/100 kilometres (27.2 – 26.9 mpg imp), CO2 emissions according to EU standard: 242 – 244 g/km (figures depend on the tyre format specified), exhaust standard: EU6. BMW X5 xDrive30d: Six-cylinder in-line diesel engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology (turbocharger with variable inlet geometry, common rail direct injection), Capacity: 2,993 cc, output: 190 kW/258 hp at 4,000 rpm, max. torque: 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) at 1,500 – 3,000 rpm. Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 6.9 seconds, top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph). Average fuel consumption according to EU standard: 6.2 litres/100 kilometres (45.6 mpg imp), CO2 emissions according to EU standard: 162 – 164 g/km (figures depend on the tyre format specified), exhaust standard: EU6. BMW X5 M50d: Six-cylinder in-line diesel engine with M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology (three turbochargers, high-pressure, with variable turbine geometry), common rail direct injection with piezo injectors, maximum injection pressure 2,200 bar). Capacity: 2,993 cc, output: 280 kW/381 hp at 4,000 – 4,400 rpm, max. torque: 740 Nm (546 lb-ft) at 2,000 – 3,000 rpm. Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 5.3 seconds, top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph). Average fuel consumption according to EU standard: 6.7 litres/100 kilometres (42.2 mpg imp), CO2 emissions according to EU standard: 177 g/km, exhaust standard: EU6. Official Release PDF |
US Press Release
The vehicle that launched an entire segment set to enter its 3rd generation again setting the standard for luxury, versatility and driving dynamics Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 29, 2013 6:00pm EDT/3:00pm PDT … It isn’t often that an automobile manufacturer gets to launch an entirely new vehicle segment, but that’s exactly what BMW did in 1999 when it introduced the world’s first Sports Activity Vehicle – the BMW X5. Two generations and some 1.3 million vehicles later, the BMW X5 is set to enter its third generation. As its predecessors have done before, the all-new 3rd generation X5 will again set new standards for luxury, versatility and – because it is a BMW first and foremost – driving dynamics. The all-new BMW X5 will offer a new model and a first for the original Sports Activity Vehicle, the X5 sDrive35i, which marks the first time that an X5 model has been offered with rear-wheel drive. It, along with the X5 xDrive35i, will be powered by BMW’s multi-award winning 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline-six. The V8-powered X5 xDrive50i will use BMW’s latest 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8. It offers improvements in horsepower and torque, while at the same time improving efficiency. These models will arrive in US showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2013. Based on its popularity over the last several years, a new BMW Advanced Diesel model will join the line-up a few months later. The 2nd-generation X5 xDrive35d features a new 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder diesel engine. It will provide the abundant torque for which BMW Advanced diesels have become renowned while offering significant improvements in efficiency over its predecessor. All models will be equipped with BMW’s latest 8-speed automatic transmission. As was true of its predecessors, the all-new BMW X5 will be produced exclusively at BMW’s production facility in Spartanburg, SC. Among the attributes that have set the BMW X5 apart in the automotive landscape has been its unique blend of sporty, elegant exterior design and luxurious, flexible interior ambiance. Those attributes have been enhanced with an entirely new design, inside and out. For customers looking to add an additional element of individuality to their new X5, the Luxury Line, xLine or M Sport will be available, as will two Interior Design Packages – Ivory White and Mocha. Class-leading driving dynamics have been a hallmark for the BMW Sports Activity Vehicle from the very beginning and the new X5 is no different. BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive can be complemented by Dynamic Performance Control as part of the optional Dynamic Handling Package. The Dynamic Handling Package also includes Active Roll Stabilization providing an additional edge to the X5’s sporty handling attributes as well as Dynamic Damper Control and a rear-axle air suspension. Adaptive M suspension, available as part of M Sport, also includes Dynamic Damper Control and rear air suspension with more sports-oriented suspension tuning. Exterior design: dynamic flair that unmistakably marks it as nothing but a BMW X5. Signature BMW design features combine with undeniable presence and versatility to lend BMW X models their distinctive appearance. This design language has been given a contemporary and eye-catching update for the new BMW X5. The proportions of the 3rd-generation Sports Activity Vehicle are once again defined by a short front overhang, long wheelbase, upright A-pillars and the short distance between the front axle and the leading edge of the front door. The three dimensional design of the BMW kidney grille, set within the triangle of the dual round headlights and front foglamps, and the bumper’s X-shaped contour lines also identify it as a member of the BMW X model family. The new BMW X5 has a broad-set kidney grille that extends all the way to the headlight clusters, which extend from the kidney grille all the way into the front fenders. The hallmark four round headlights are trimmed by LED accent rings. To provide a new look, the light rings are flattened along the bottom edge and overlapped at their top edge. Sweeping chrome inserts and the prominently three-dimensional design of the lights underline the car’s sophisticated character. LED front foglamps are standard. The optional Adaptive LED Headlights are identified by the horizontal light sources in the center of the light rings. All X5 models are equipped with standard Adaptive Xenon headlights. The front apron, with side air intakes positioned far to its outer edges, accentuates the wide track and planted stance of the new BMW X5. The striking underbody protection elements also provide a nod to its robust character. Drag-reducing Air Curtains make their debut on a BMW X model. These vertical apertures guide the incoming air around the wheel arches, where it creates a curtain of air over the wheels before making a controlled escape through the Air Breathers in the side of the front fenders. The design of the flanks reflects the BMW X5’s power and sporting ability. Precisely drawn lines rising up towards the rear build a wedge shape draw attention to the dynamic character of the X5 and break up the taut surfaces around the front fenders, doors and rear wheel arches. The resulting light and shadow effect brings out the athleticism and agility of the Sports Activity Vehicle. The upright nose of the X5, with its forward-thrusting BMW kidney grille, cuts an arresting figure from the side. The familiar BMW swage line rises steadily from the headlight units, through the door pulls and into the tail lights. It combines with the character line extending from the upper edge of the Air Breathers and another, more obvious crease above the side skirts to stretch the figure-hugging surfaces of the car’s flanks powerfully to the rear. The subdivision between the muscular body and the passenger compartment, whose large windows lend it a light and spacious feel, is clearly visible from the rear as well as from the side. Horizontal lines on the two-section tailgate and around the rear apron emphasize the width and robust stance of the new BMW X5. The thin, three-dimensional LED light strips of the two-section, L-shaped rear lights create a striking night-time look. Plus, the new BMW X5 is the brand’s first model to feature Aero Blades. These black air-channelling elements are contiguous with the roof spoiler and help it to optimize the car’s aerodynamic properties. The versatility of the new BMW X5 can be seen in the standard black roof rails while the exterior paintwork can be ordered in a choice of 11 colors, among them the new Sparkling Brown Metallic as well as Mineral White Metallic. Interior design: high-quality materials, luxurious ambience, cutting-edge functionality. The interior of the new BMW X5 is both elegant and spacious. The horizontal structure of the layered surfaces underlines the broad sweep of the instrument panel and reflects the impressive amount of space available on board. The three-dimensional design of the surfaces also generates vibrant contrasts. The interior materials selected for the new BMW X5 also play a role in shaping the exclusive onboard ambience. The trim strip and accent strip extend into the front door panels and are picked up again in the rear door panels. Plus, the standard Poplar Wood Trim now sits atop a high-gloss black surface, which is bordered on its lower edge by an accent strip in Pearl Gloss Chrome. For the US market, the standard BMW Navigation system, with touchpad, includes a freestanding 10.2-inch Control Display Monitor. The displays for the climate control and ventilation systems feature black panel technology. The Dakota leather seat surfaces are standard on the X5 xDrive50i and can be specified as an option on six-cylinder models. Exclusive Nappa leather with extended features can be specified as part of the Interior Design Packages. Customers can choose from up to eight upholstery colors. Personalization: Luxury Line and xLine for the exterior. Two new Lines for the exterior and interior of the new BMW X5 can be ordered as an alternative to the standard specification, enabling a new level of personalization. Each Line represents a harmonious blend of design, colors and materials. M Sport is also an alternative for those that wish to accentuate the sporting character of the new X5. The Lines also encompass the new-look remote control key with redesigned operating buttons. xLine: presence and robustness With stylistic underbody protection elements in brushed stainless steel, newly designed air intake bars in matt silver and a rear trim strip which, like the kidney grille bars, comes in matt silver, the xLine adds distinctive touches to the exterior and emphasizes the SAV character of the new BMW X5. This xLine also includes exterior mirror bases and B-pillar and C-pillar trim in high-gloss black, as well as Satin aluminum line exterior trim for the side windows. Roof rails are available in a choice of Satin Aluminum or high-gloss finish. Also included are a sport steering wheel, aluminum running boards and 19-inch Orbit Grey wheels – 20-inch Y-spoke wheels with mixed-sized performance tires are available as an upgrade. Luxury Line: modern and distinctive. The Luxury line for the exterior includes stylistic underbody protection elements and wheel arch surrounds painted in the respective body color, black kidney grille bars with high-gloss chrome fronts, T-shaped bars for the outer air intakes and louvers for the lower aperture, plus a chrome trim strip for the rear apron and Chrome Line Exterior adornments for the side windows. The exterior mirror bases, B-pillars and C-pillars all feature high-gloss black trim. Roof rails are available in a choice of Satin Aluminum or high-gloss finish. Also included are a sport steering wheel and 19-inch V-spoke wheels – 20-inch Y-spoke wheels with mixed-sized performance tires are available as an upgrade. M Sport: provides the right look and feel for the performance-oriented driver. M Sport offers the performance-oriented driver a particularly dynamic look and feel for the new BMW X5. Exterior touches include an M-aerodynamic body kit, Shadowline trim, high-gloss roof rails and 19-inch M-Double Spoke light alloy wheels. 20-inch M-Double Spoke wheels with mixed-sized performance runflat tires are available as an upgrade. The interior includes an 8-speed sport automatic transmission with shift-paddles, M-sport steering wheel, anthracite headliner, M foot rest and door sills, Aluminum Hexagonal trim and sport seats. Multi-contour seats can be specified as an alternative. An M Adaptive Suspension may also be specified as an upgrade. Two Interior Design Packages offer additional opportunities for personalization In addition to the Lines, two Interior Design Packages – Ivory White and Mocha – offer additional possibilities for personalizing the new BMW X5. The Ivory White Interior Design Package features Ivory White Nappa Leather upholstery. The dashboard is covered in Atlas Grey leather with contrast stitching for both the seats and dashboard. It includes Fineline Oak Wood trim, although other trims may be specified as an alternative. The Mocha Interior Design Package features Mocha Nappa Leather upholstery. The dashboard in this case is cover in Black Nappa leather with contrast stitching for both the seats and dashboard. The featured trim is Fineline Pure Wood Trim, although other trims may be specified as an alternative. Flexible interior, greater versatility with seating for up to seven. With its luxurious ambience and enhanced ride comfort, spaciousness and seating comfort, the new BMW X5 advances the standard set by its predecessor. The newly designed seats for the driver and front passenger ensure a high level of long-distance comfort and impressive lateral support. Multi-contour seats, which are standard on the X5 xDrive50i, and sports seats are available as an option on six-cylinder models. Comfort seats are now available for rear passengers as is seat heating. The rear comfort seats come with bespoke upholstery, backrest adjustment through 10 degrees and 3.1 inches (80 mm) of fore/aft adjustment. The rear comfort seats can be specified either as an individual option or together with the optional third row of seats. The two additional seats are easy to access thanks to an Easy Entry function and a grip plate by the C-pillar. They can be lowered separately into the load compartment floor and come with inertia-reel seat belts. The folding backrest of the second-row seat can now be split 40 : 20 : 40, which allows load capacity to be increased in stages from 23 cu.ft. – 66 cu.ft. (650 – 1,870 litres), based on EU measurements. That represents up to seven percent more volume than its predecessor. Additional storage compartments and door pockets which can accommodate 1.5-liter bottles up front and one-liter bottles in the rear contribute to the X5’s functionality both in day-to-day use and on longer journeys. The new BMW X5 again comes with a split two-section tailgate. The lower element can be folded down horizontally to form a single level with the load surface. Power tailgate operation for the upper section is a standard feature. And now, for the first time, the tailgate can be closed as well as opened using the remote control and, at the touch of a button, from the driver’s seat. Multi-award winning 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline six powers new X5 sDrive35i and X5 xDrive35i The new X5 sDrive35i and X5 xDrive35i will be powered by BMW’s 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline-6 engine (internally known as N55). It develops maximum output of 300 hp at 5,800 rpm, with peak torque of 300 lb-ft available all the way from 1,200–5,000 rpm. The N55 engine was the first BMW inline-6 to combine turbocharging, High Precision direct fuel injection, and Valvetronic variable intake technology. It features a single, mid-sized turbocharger with a “twin-scroll” housing to boost performance and minimize response lag. Using Valvetronic for the first time on a turbocharged inline-6 allows the engine to “inhale” air more efficiently for combustion with virtually no delay and with reduced pumping losses. The new X5 xDrive35i will accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, 0.2 seconds quicker than its predecessor. Thanks to a lower curb weight and other EfficientDynamics measures it is also expected to be more efficient (EPA mileage estimates will be available closer to launch). BMW X5 xDrive 50i features the latest TwinPower Turbo V8 The 4.4-liter V-8 engine (N63) that powers the current X5 xDrive50i receives an upgrade for its successor. The unique “reverse-flow” engine, whose two turbochargers are positioned in the V-area between the cylinder banks is well known for producing an instantaneous and sustained wave of power, making it a delight for the enthusiast driver. This new version of the engine adds BMW’s Valvetronic variable valve timing to the list of specifications. As a result, the new version of the engine (N63TÜ) develops a maximum 445 hp between 5,500 and 6,000 rpm (a 45 hp increase), and makes peak torque of 480 lb-ft between 2,000 and 4,500 rpm (a 30 lb-ft increase). This newest TwinPower Turbo V8 powers the new X5 xDrive50i from 0-60 mph in just 4.9 seconds, 0.4 seconds quicker than its predecessor. Thanks to the addition of Valvetronic, lower curb weight and other EfficientDynamics measures, the new X5 xDrive50i will also see significant efficiency gains (EPA mileage estimates will be available closer to launch). New X5 xDrive35d benefits from the latest BMW Advanced Diesel technology The new BMW X5 xDrive35d features an all new inline six-cylinder diesel engine offering an even better balance between performance and fuel consumption than the outgoing diesel. The 3.0-liter engine, whose BMW TwinPower Turbo technology comprises VNT turbocharging and common rail direct injection, now develops maximum power of 255 hp and maximum torque of 413 lb-ft which is delivered between 1,500 and 3,000 rpm. In spite of the slight reduction in output from its predecessor, the new BMW X5 xDrive35d has a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of 6.9 seconds (preliminary), making it just as quick or quicker. With the latest technology and the addition of an 8-speed automatic transmission, the new model is expected to post significant improvements in efficiency (EPA mileage estimates will be available closer to launch). The new X5 xDrive35d uses the latest in emission reduction technology. Lower nitrogen oxide limits are met using a close-coupled NOX adsorber catalyst and an SCR catalyst with urea (AdBlue) injection. BMW EfficientDynamics: eight-speed automatic and ECO PRO mode with new functions. All models in the new BMW X5 lineup feature an eight-speed automatic transmission, whose high internal efficiency, precision and short shift times help to improve both efficiency and responsiveness. The optional eight-speed sport automatic transmission, offers a new “launch control” function, a high-precision traction control system which allows engine power to be translated as efficiently as possible into road speed when accelerating from a standstill. In ECO PRO mode, the engine management, accelerator response and transmission characteristics are systematically tailored to support a particularly fuel-efficient, low-rpm driving style. At the same time, ECO PRO mode also programs electrically powered functions like the climate control, heated seats and heated exterior mirrors for extra-efficient energy management. In ECO PRO mode, a coasting function periodically decouples the engine from the rest of the powertrain whenever the driver eases off the accelerator at speeds between 30 – 100 mph without then applying the brakes. This allows the new BMW X5 to coast without engine braking, for maximized fuel efficiency. In conjunction with the standard Navigation system, highly fuel-efficient ECO PRO navigation routes can be selected. When the navigation system is activated, the Proactive Driving Assistant function also tells the driver exactly when to ease off the accelerator when approaching corners or a speed-restricted section of road, in order to save fuel. Along with the additional ECO PRO mode functions, the new BMW X5 also comes with many other BMW EfficientDynamics features. These include Brake Energy Regeneration, Auto Start/Stop, on-demand operation of ancillary units, Electric Power Steering, and a variety of weight- and drag-reducing features. Along with other measures, use of ultra-high-tensile steels in the body structure, thermoplastics in the front fenders, aluminum in the hood and magnesium in the instrument panel support all help to reduce curb weight. Intelligent lightweight design also means that the increase in standard equipment compared with the previous model does not translate to increased vehicle weight. The curb weights for the new X5 xDrive35i and X5 xDrive50i are reduced by approximately 170 and 230 lbs respectively. The BMW X5 also offers best-in-class aerodynamic design. Air Curtains, the Air Breather system, vertical aero blades at the rear window, air deflectors on the front wheel arches and a range of other detail improvements reduce the drag coefficient (Cd). Chassis: adjustable for driving condition and one’s mood. Sports Activity Vehicles are a vehicle segment created by BMW. Their combination of confident, sure-footed all-road traction and sporty but comfortable driving dynamics has made them a global success. The new BMW X5 once again raised the bar, incorporating refinements to the all-wheel-drive system and chassis technology. Using the standard Driving Dynamics Control switch on the center console, the drive settings can be matched to the requirements of the moment or to different driving situations. The COMFORT, SPORT, SPORT+ and ECO PRO modes, which can be selected at the press of a button, allow the driver to customize the accelerator response characteristics, the power steering characteristics, the characteristics of the automatic transmission and also Dynamic Damper Control, if equipped. On vehicles with the Dynamic Handling Package, the characteristics of the active roll stabilisation system and the Dynamic Performance Control can also be tailored. The suspension packages available for the new BMW X5 cater to individual requirements in terms of comfortable or sporty driving styles. With the Dynamic Damper Control + automatic rear self-leveling suspension option, electronic control logic adapts the damping characteristics to changing road conditions and driving situations. Two different damping modes can be selected using the Driving Dynamics Control switch. The same functionality is also provided by the Adaptive M suspension, available as part of M Sport. In this version, SPORT or SPORT+ modes offer extra-firm suspension and damping characteristics. Finally, the Dynamic Handling Package maximizes both comfort and dynamics. This option combines the components of Dynamic Damper Control, automatic rear self-leveling suspension, Dynamic Performance Control, and Active Roll Stabilization. The new BMW X5 features standard Electric Power Steering. Active Steering is available as an option. In addition to varying the power assist, Active Steering also adjusts the steering input required to turn the wheels in relation to vehicle speed. This reduces the steering effort required when parking and provides precise response and feedback at high speed. The electromechanical parking brake with Auto Hold function is once again standard on the new BMW X5. The powerful braking system offers stable and consistent braking performance even under heavy braking, assisted by Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). Among other functions, the DSC system includes the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) and the Automatic Differential Brake (ADB-X). Other functions include Brake Assist, the Brake Standby feature, Start-Off Assistant, Fade Compensation, the Brake Drying function, trailer stability control and Hill Descent Control (HDC). BMW xDrive in the new BMW X5: intelligent all-wheel drive, with optional Dynamic Performance Control. All models of the new BMW X5, except the X5 sDrive35i, are equipped with xDrive full-time intelligent all-wheel drive, which actively manages the drive power split between the front and rear wheels at all times. The latest version of the xDrive power divider boasts optimized efficiency and a three pound (1.4 kg) reduction in weight. xDrive’s control logic uses information about road speed, wheel speeds, steering angle and accelerator position to accurately interpret both the driver’s intentions and what the vehicle is actually doing, and then apportions power front-to-rear in order to get as much power as possible to the road. BMW xDrive maximizes both traction and stability whatever the road and weather conditions, and also offers improved cornering dynamics by working to help counteract oversteer or understeer before the driver is even aware of the need. If xDrive is combined with Dynamic Performance Control, the drive power split can be even more finely controlled. The electronically controlled DPC is integrated into the rear differential. In combination with xDrive it takes handling dynamics and directional stability to new levels. Dynamic Performance Control, which is available as part of the optional Dynamic Handling Package, seamlessly varies the drive power split between the rear wheels (torque vectoring), with significant benefits in terms of steering response and road-holding at all speeds. The stabilizing action of Dynamic Performance Control remains in effect even when the driver lifts off the accelerator while cornering. All-wheel-drive models come with a new xDrive status display in the control display boasting 3D graphics. This feature shows real-time information about body roll and pitch. A compass display is also shown in the instrument cluster. More innovations to assist the driver and underpin services: the BMW ConnectedDrive range for the new BMW X5. A large range of BMW ConnectedDrive driver assistance systems and mobility services are available for the new BMW X5. They improve active safety, convenience and the infotainment experience and offer best-in-class standards of intelligent interaction between the driver, vehicle and external environment. Safety: Active Driving Assistant and Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go. The new Active Driving Assistant safety package includes Lane Departure Warning, which alerts drivers to an imminent unintended lane departure, and a pedestrian and collision warning system with braking function, which detects vehicles in front and, at speeds up to 37 mph (60 km/h), also detects pedestrians who are on a potential collision course with the vehicle. If a hazard is detected, visual and audible warnings are given and the brake system is primed in order to reduce stopping distance. At speeds up to 37 mph (60 km/h), moderate “hazard” braking is applied to reduce vehicle speed and alert the driver to a critical situation. The ACC Stop & Go enhances comfort and safety in slow-moving and stop-and-go traffic. This system maintains a safe following distance at any speed up to 130 mph (210 km/h). A combination of a front camera and full-range radar sensors registers preceding traffic or stationary vehicles. If the driver fails to react to a warning of an imminent frontal collision, ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant automatically brakes the vehicle all the way to a standstill if necessary. A new function, the Traffic Jam Assistant, is due to be incorporated in this package from December 2013 production onward. At speeds up to 25 mph (40 km/h), this function not only controls following distance but also keeps the vehicle on track. The Traffic Jam Assistant keeps the vehicle in the center of its lane by providing active steering input. BMW Assist eCall, which is standard including a 10 year subscription, includes enhanced Automatic Collision Notification, with automatic vehicle location and BMW’s groundbreaking Urgency Algorithm. The current generation of this system relays important information to the BMW Call Center in the event of a crash, such as vehicle position (accurate within feet), chassis number, vehicle model, vehicle color and data from the onboard sensors. The system also detects how many people are traveling in the vehicle, which airbags were activated and the intensity of the impact. Jointly developed with the William Lehman Injury Research Center in Miami, BMW’s Urgency Algorithm synthesizes all the available crash data in order to provide first responders with a prediction of the likelihood of severe injury. Arming first responders with this information has the potential to save precious minutes in a critical situation. BMW ConnectedDrive technologies also enhance safety at night. Adaptive Xenon Headlights with turning lights are standard. Adaptive LED Headlights and the Automatic High Beams, which automatically dim the high beams in the face of oncoming traffic, are available. Night driving can be made even safer with the available by BMW Night Vision. This system now detects warns the driver not only about pedestrians but animals as well. The system relays a real-time video image to the control display which shows people, sizeable animals and other heat-radiating objects even if they are outside the headlight beam, and provides a warning if there is a collision risk. Comfort: innovative driver assistance systems and unique services. In the new BMW X5, the full-color BMW Head-Up Display, which projects important information onto the windshield, now includes even more additional information. When needed, telephone contact lists and entertainment programs can also be projected into the driver’s direct field of view. Also new, and due to become available for the X5 by December 2013, is the latest generation of the BMW Parking Assistant. This helps the driver look for suitable parallel parking spaces and precisely maneuvers the vehicle into a parking space, not only by steering but also by operating the accelerator and brake pedal and selecting the appropriate gear. When the system has been activated at the press of a button, the new BMW X5 can park itself automatically in a selected parking space. Ease of maneuvering is enhanced by the Rear-View Camera, which is standard on the X5 xDrive50i,and the Surround View system, which now provides a 360-degree view of the vehicle and its surroundings on the control display. The Panorama View front and rear monitoring function, provides a better view of cross-traffic when merging from an exit with poor visibility. Other features which are available for the new BMW X5 include the Speed Limit Info system, which shows any speed limits or overtaking restrictions for a particular road in the instrument cluster. Also available, the optional Active Blind Spot Detection system assesses the traffic situation on multi-lane roads in order to prevent critical situations when pulling out to overtake. When performing an intentional lane change, the driver is warned by a visual signal and a steering wheel vibration if another vehicle is hidden in the driver’s blind spot behind or alongside the BMW X5. The BMW Assist Convenience Plan offers Concierge Services which the BMW ConnectedDrive customer can use to make hotel reservations, search for addresses and telephone numbers or check opening times, to name just a few examples. The plan also includes critical calling, enabling the driver to get help placing a call if their cell phone is not accessible or functioning. It also includes a dictation function that converts spoken notes into text, which can then be forwarded as an SMS or email message. Advanced Real Time Traffic Information is standard, supplying drivers with precise real-time traffic information and congestion reports. Infotainment: connectivity for office, entertainment and social media applications. Based either on a comprehensively integrated smartphone or on a built-in SIM card, BMW ConnectedDrive offers access to a wide range of mobility services and web-based services for office, travel and infotainment applications. A hands-free system with USB port is standard on the new BMW X5. The BMW ConnectedDrive Office functions allow emails, appointments, contact lists, calendar entries and notes to be shown on the control display. BMW Apps is standard on the new X5. BMW Apps enables the driver to be more seamlessly connected than ever before using their Apple iPhone. Vehicle compatible apps like the BMW Connected App can be downloaded from the iTunes store, allowing customers to access Twitter and Facebook updates, listen to internet radio from around the world with Web Radio, and access their calendar all using the BMW iDrive controller and screen. The Last Mile feature helps users receive directions for walking from their BMW to their final destination and then finding their way back to their parked vehicle. Additionally, popular services like Pandora, MOG, Stitcher and Aupeo can be easily and safely streamed into and controlled by the BMW vehicle interface today. Other services like Audible, Glympse, Rhapsody and TuneIn will be integrated soon. The flexible design of BMW Apps allows unprecedented integration of smartphone functions, taking the in-car integration of iPhone, entertainment and online functions to a whole new level. BMW Apps adopts the familiar BMW display and controls to ensure that all functions can be operated comfortably, simply, safely and intuitively while minimizing driver distraction. Extensive standard specification and high-end optional equipment for more driving enjoyment. The exclusive driving experience in the new BMW X5 is reflected not only in the luxurious interior but also in the extensive standard specification and wide range of high-end optional extras. For the US market, the standard equipment list for all models now includes BMW Assist eCall with 10 year subscription, BMW Navigation with Advanced Real-time Traffic, BMW Apps, Mobile Office, Heated Seats, Park Distance Control, power tailgate, LED fog lights, auto dimming mirrors, storage compartment package and panoramic moonroof. Additional standard features include a two-zone automatic climate control system, Bluetooth hands-free system, automatically dimming rear-view mirror and Dynamic Cruise Control with braking function. The X5 xDrive50i also features Rear View Camera and multi-contour seats as standard equipment. In addition to the standard hi-fi sound system, audiofiles can choose either the optional Harman Kardon Surround Sound System or the Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System. The B&O system features a 1,200-watt amplifier and 16 speakers. A newly developed rear-seat entertainment system with DVD drive and two tablet-style monitors is also available. Additional available features include a sports leather steering wheel, heated steering wheel, four-zone automatic climate control, doors with Automatic Soft Close function, Comfort Access and aluminum running boards. The all-new 3rd-generation BMW X5 will arrive in US showrooms in the fourth quarter of this year as the TwinPower Turbo inline six X5 sDrive35i and X5 xDrive35i as well as the TwinPower Turbo V8 X5 xDrive50i. The BMW Advanced Diesel X5 xDrive35d will follow in early 2014. |
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Not sure this is different enough to get people out of E70s...or Cayennes or Touaregs. Personally, I was hoping for more. 'Up to' 90kgs/200lbs lighter sounds good, but that's less than 4%. About 4% less power as well (for the diesel), so performance should be about the same, with the 8-speed providing better fuel economy. Hate the new front fender styling detail that now seems to be a brand signature. |
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I don't like the way it looks, but I'm sure it will be a good car.
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That m50d in white is better looking than the e70 m sport, IMO. It's the bet looking F15 version so far...
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So is M50d coming to US market? If it does, I dont care how it looks, it would be a nirvana car to own!
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M Sport front bumper looks like... candy in a twisted wrapper :) Or is it just me !?
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why the wheels look so small? are they no longer staggered?
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I like it, however I think the front looks kinda busy.
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E70 vs F15 X5 - Dimensions Comparison
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NOT happy. The front end looks good but the side looks very dull and those taillights are horrid!
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Well, looks like BMW rolled it out just in time ... ladies and gentlemen the X5 Liberace Edition
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I knew I saw this car somewhere before. Apparently the head designer of the new X5 aka "der brickshapenwagon" used to work for Top Gear.
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My stealer told me he will score me a deal on the 2013 E70 , I thought he was crazy. Looking at the pics, I actually thought maybe I should consider that..... hopefully it will grow on me and looks better in real life. It does look like an X1
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Colors(Metallic) Black Sapphire Mineral Silver Space Gray Glacier Silver Imperial Blue Brilliant Effect Sophisto Gray Brilliant Effect Mineral White Sparkling Brown M-sport colors Carbon Black Black Sapphire Space Gray Glacier Silver Mineral White Colors - Non-metallic Alpine White Jet black |
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No car design xpert, but I've been eyeballing cars for 60 years; imo, the new 'version' is unusual to say the least. The front end looks like they were smitten with the Ford Fusion/F150 series trucks...
The front end from A pillar forward, almost looks like it belongs on a bigger/different car...X5 Meister's comment about it looking like an X1 on 'roids is right on, imo. The techno gang will probably like it; it won't get on my short list even if I hit a mini-lottery. Not envious just due to the fact that I doubt I will ever get one, but I am going down to the garage and gaze at my old, low tech 2001 E53, and reflect on how they hit a home run once, way back when... GL, mD |
I've owned the past 2 generations of X5's, and I find the front of the new X5 atrocious. It is a hodge podge of competing elements, and I don't like it at all. The side/fender lines are ugly too. The seats look downscale. I don't like BMW's non-moving, pod style navigation screen either. I'll reserve my final comment on the new X5 until I see the vehicle in person, but my initial impression is not good.
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I really, really, really, really love my E70, but after seeing the final finished product of the F15, I think it's a winner and I might just get convinced to upgrade.
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Is the F15 based on the F10 chassis, as predicted, or is it an updated E70? The dimensions are awfully close, and I was expecting a longer wheelbase, more rear seat legroom, and so on. Maybe they decided that the F10's porky chassis was not a good base?
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I prefer the F15 over the E70, but I won't be buying one, as my E70 was just too downright unreliable.
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The sideview is horrendous. The rear is not as bad as I was expecting - it grows on you if you see it in the video from various angles. The front is both aggressive and busy. Overall I would say it's just ok - the X1 shoe-shape which this resembles is not a favorable look. They needed to do better with the rear quarter.
Why am I seeing 2 different types of shifters? That last video shows the E70 shifter but the pics show the new flatter-top one. I'm guessing the pics show the actual one. |
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The refined BMW Individual paintwork in Ruby Black and Pyrite Brown metallic convincingly prove the point. The latter, inspired by the precious mineral pyrite, reveals gold-coloured pigments when light falls on its surface, giving the BMW X5 an impressive character. With the BMW Individual paint finish in Ruby Black metallic, a powerful reflective quality and an intense shine seem to emerge from myriad ruby crystals. For a look of true sporting elegance, there are also BMW Individual wheels in a V-spoke design. Their finely structured, progressive form, laser-engraved with the BMW Individual signature, sets an exclusive accent. The interior of the new BMW Individual X5, featuring materials of unparalleled quality and a unique sense of space, is another exceptional proposition. Of particular note is the fine-grain Merino leather in the colours Amaro Brown and Criollo Brown. With this, only the most carefully selected, incomparably supple leather undergoes a meticulous tanning process. The special character of BMW Individual leather can be found in the fine detail, too. The seams and decorative piping are made in the finest leather and appeal with their contrasting colours while, yet again, demonstrating hand-crafted perfection. The highest expression of craftsmanship can also be seen in the exclusive BMW Individual interior trims for the new BMW X5. Whether it is Piano Black or Sen Light Brown, both trims captivate with their masterful, intricate finishing. They also perfectly complement the interior of the BMW Individual X5. And prove that true exclusivity is found in the detail. |
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It's that new X1 or they just made facelifting of X1?
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Kinda weird at the rear end, but over all still good...I still prefer E53 design until now.
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The F15's rear window is more upright and BWM tried to hide this by painting part of the panel (the plastic wrap around roof spoiler) partially in black. It reminds me a little of the Mercedes ML "D" pillar profile. Which to me isn't a pretty looking SUV. |
I find the interior color choices to be bizarre, and the grill too high
In one of the videos the seats are mocha brown with very strange stitching in the middle of the seat (Nappa instead of Dakota leather?), the b pillar below the door line and the dash are all black, and the headliner is tan (or grey).
Just a morass of colors that not only don't go together, but looks patch worked and down market. I'm no colorologist (?) but it doesn't look good, professional, or BMW-like. The front end grill area (when viewed straight on) looks like it is too high, like there is no downward slope at all or the air intake under the grill is too large, which is forcing the grill to appear higher on the face of the car. We will all probably grow to like it over time, but man, right now, not liking it, and I was pretty sure I was going to buy one of the early ones. And why did they choose a brown car for the press shots? I apologize if anyone has a brown car, but why not choose black, or silver? Colors to which people typically gravitate. |
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I chuckled at "driving pleasure" and "fully functional even with 3rd row seats" on the video. We got electric steering and 3rd row suitable only for kids. But what do you expect to hear from head of advertising?
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I think the brown color is officially called "Poo metallic"
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I doubt I'd ever buy a brown car, but in real life there are some shades that do look pretty nice. Maybe this is the "launch" color, but they should have considered that it doesn't usually look good in photos. At least it's not a nasty gold/champagne/etc. color, like the used on the E93 launch photos. That color should be restricted to Buicks and other old-people cars!
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Can BMW Individual stuff the new technology into the E53 body??? Essentially having an E70 or F15 but still looking like the E53???
Yeah, right... wishfull thinking... the day I saw E53, like 10-15 years ago, I fell in love with it... the E39... still one of the best designed vehicles on the road... but Chris Bangle just bangled up the image... it was a downward spiraling since then.... |
Well said. E53, E39... heck the old 635CSi. Man were these some great looking cars.
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So far I like it, nice interior, more open. A bit funky but updated exterior.
But -- the drive will be the ultimate factor. The new 5 series steering wasn't good when I drove it and I drop the new X5 doesn't inherit that. Also the new Acura MDX hits the showrooms in July. So the fun is about to begin in SUV/SAV land. |
Will my E70 BMW bike rack, 19" rims(snow tires on) and BMW ski roof rack all fit this new one?
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The light package with its various LED light sources enhances comfort for indoor and outdoor space. Ambient lighting including an impressive "Welcome" staging and nine predefined lighting design meets the entire interior with a soothing relaxing blend of direct and indirect lighting, emphasizing the lounge-like atmosphere. The lighting includes three colored LEDs (white, orange and blue). The corresponding light sources are among others in the filing of the front center console, compartments in all doors and coverings as well as the exit door area. More LED lights are located in the make-up mirrors in the front and rear footwells and headlining in the backrests of the front seats and in the decorative strip. Its features also include LED courtesy lighting in the door handles and exterior lights in the door mirror housings and the rear hatch. Are subject to change in light of the scope of equipment package with ambient lighting designs. |
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The lighting package is interesting, as are the exclusive colors and interiors. I hope that BMW offers all of the options in the US this time, rather than a subset as with the E70. There is no good reason for a buyer to have to know to ask their dealer about special ordering any options!
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I am not a big fan of the F15's "look" now that I see it unmasked. It looks barely "kinda OK" - IMO. If I try to place what I am looking it - it looks like the mid-point of morph between an E70 and an X1. I like it that it looks like an E70 because I like the look of the E70. However, where it has changed has been towards the X1 and X3,neither of which loom as good as the E70. I particularly do not like the pointy rear-most side window in the X1, and I especially don't like it on the F15. I admit that most BMWs grow on me over time, but I really doubt that it is going to ever be a very well loved model, style-wise. A couple vehicles that I think look very nice are: Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cayenne, Q5 and Touareg. I think all of these vehicles are nicer looking than the new X5. The best looking of the bunch (IMO) is the Cayenne. The current Cayenne is an evolution (like the X5 has evolved from E53 to E70 to F15). However, the current Cayenne is (IMO) the best looking Cayenne yet, but I think both the E53 and the E70 are nicer looking than the F15. This happens sometimes with BMW - take the 5 series. The E28, then the E34 and then the E39 was a nice progression in style and beauty. Then, the E60 was hard to like by many, although it grew on me a little bit, it remains (IMO) a bit of an ugly duckling as far as 5 series go. Now the latest 5 series F10 is a much needed return to beauty and sems to be very well received. Maybe the F15 will be a little this way (an awkward interlude), although I don't think it is as odd looking as the E60 5 series was. Knowing BMW, I would predict that the mechanicals will all have improved - I like it that the diesel is finally getting the 8 speed. And, it nice that the 4.4 V8 is getting a nice power boost too! I am sure the X5M will see some power improvements and an 8 speed as well. Quote:
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I REALLY wanted to love the F15. It is not that it is horrible, but, it certainly is not going to make me oooh or awwww.
If it has some improvements in the looks department over the E70, they are minor. And, it is pretty easy to see that it has moved closer to the looks of the X1 and X3, neither of which look as good as the E70 (IMO). The only consolation is the fact that I have sometimes learned to "kinda like" the look of a new BMW model, over time. Although I think the E60 5 series is "OK" looking, I originally hated it. And, compared to the E39, it was awkward. The good news is the new 5 series finally looks nice again! All I have to do is wait another 7 years and maybe they will build another truly special looking SAV, like the E53 or the E70 were! I agree with a couple other posters re. the spectacular looks of the E30, the E36 the E46 and (even) the E90 and E92 are quite nice. And, totally agree about the spectacular looks of the 633CSI! We have a 2011 Xdrive 5.0 Sports Package Adaptive Drive that we adore - we will be keeping her for quite a while I think. I also bought a 13 Touareg TDI for my work vehicle - I think it has very nice, clean lines, plus it is a great car. If I wanted to trade our E70 5.0 right now, I am pretty sure I would be looking at a Cayenne - maybe even the TDI. |
Wow....so where to start...hate how the even on the 5.0 you can see the difference in the lower grill intake (open vs false) even more so then in the past, While the adjustable interior light colors are interesting (Mini has had programmable colors forever) not sure about the light strip running across the doors and dash...maybe it looks better in person..seems a little "much" but I'm an old fart so maybe it's just me....the NAV screen is hideous...looks added on...on the plus all the leather and stiching on doors and dash are a welcomed sight (I'm sure part of an extended leather package) and I'd love to hear what the B&O system sounds like...in Audis it's amazing...
Perhaps in the right colors (though my X was AW) and with a sport pack/shadowline and staggared wheels it will look better...surprised they didn't show one first....but the new generation of very vertical front ends does not do it for me here |
Again the E70 style shifter in the lighting pics. So is it that one or the flatter symmetrical one? Also what's that button replacing the central locking button?
BTW, my wife's Sonata has blue lighting - it's different but I like the orange more. One other thing nobody mentioned - the glove box now locks! I recall when we were discussing why it didn't really need a lock. They really over-engineered the clamshell box we have now. Can't even replace the trim easily (if it cracks, etc.). |
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I've gotten used to the E70 shifter, but I'm not convinced that BMW "beer-tap" shifters are a good idea. I'd rather have buttons and paddles, as is now common on Ferraris. The whole mechanical or pseudo-mechanical shifter is an anachronism and BMW should dispense with them. |
Not sure what's in those bulging door side pockets? Is that a piece of plastic occupying most of the space and leaving only two small compartments? Man that would be a stupid waste of that space...
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Another disappointment...Looks like I'll be hanging onto my E53 for another 7 years or look elsewhere if it happens to go kaputs.
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I'll hold off my final judgement till I see M-version.
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My 20,000th post. ;) |
I wish they'd offer the cloth/Alcantara/whatever seats in the USA on the F15. Those look nice, and allow another degree of personalization.
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Here's a short video doing a summarised comparison of all three generations of X5s.
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:( What were they thinking? I have nothing nice to say about it. Very disappointed in BMW. I was really hoping the 'leaked' photos were fake.
However, one thing I am very happy about is the B&O sound system. Retrofitting that as soon an it appears on realOEM :D Love it! Other than that, I'm going to get X5 M fenders and retrofit the LED headlights, and I'm keeping my X for at least another 6 years until the 4th generation. I'm not leasing, so I'm not financially forced to get something new in 3 years :) |
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I think they meant "a more powerful presence". But I too laughed when I heard it as spoken from the video.
And I too agree, with the additional (albeit small) increases in overhang, the car look less squat. The taillights and bumper/tailgate design elements (to me at least) makes the car look taller, not wider as the presenter from the previous videos indicated. Perhaps a 20" wheels and wider wheel arch combo will fix that. But overall, it still has road presence and as a lot have already mentioned before, it's starting to grow on me. |
Other than being able to see the three generations together ahead of the eventual daily occurrence in a local mall parking garage, that video was quite lame.
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X5 goes on sale in UK on November 16th.
X5 sDrive 25d at £42,590 – that’s nearly £3,000 less than the current entry-level car(which BTW is all wheel drive). Read more: New BMW X5 2014 price and release date | Auto Express |
Real Life Photo's-F15 X5
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Here are various Real Life Shots of the new F15 X5. There is an M50d and M Sport Package in the set.The two side by side photo's: F15 vs E70 are the only two side by side photos on Planet Earth of the incoming F15 and the outgoing E70. Enjoy. Thanks PalBay
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PalBay, great spy shots as your usual!
It is still my least fave X5...that massive front end still looks like it came from a different design model that had sitting around in the studio. But, everyone has their own bag... GL, mD |
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So does anyone know what the "dot' in between the bottom of kidneys on the white X's is? Camera? I'm also now seeing many versions of the lower intakes....SHOULD the F15 grow on me it will be typical that whatever version I like the most will not be part of the powerplant option I want the most! The larger fender flares look a little better....
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Some real life photos of 2014 X5 xDrive50i from my BMW X5 Facebook fan page.
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Spotted again with the US spec the new BMW X5 xDrive50i, Design Pure Experience, Sparkling Brown.
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I really like it!!! I've been driving a Land Rover LR4 5.0 for the past two years since selling the e53 4.8is and cannot wait to go back to a BMW!!!
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Chrome window edging, other stuff on front end...is that the China rip off version? ;>)
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5 years ago GreatWall(chinese car company) made a copy of X5,5 years later BMW is trying to make copy of GreatWall...:(
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One of the women in my office has been waiting for the F15...she LOVES the way it looks...can't wait for her 2011 ML350 to come off lease next year...loves the idea of being one of the first to have one.....target market.
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The only positive in this is that I am an E70 owner with a few life changes that cannot afford the F15. So when I heard it was coming out, I was saddened that I would be missing out on the the new "hotness" (I jumped quickly out of my E46 into my E90). My fears have been put to rest fellas. This is not something that I'd be disappointed to not get. In fact, I'm going to go get my E70 detailed this weekend just to show my appreciation.
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Notice that X5 is the only car in BMW line-up(for now) to have all three drives:
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No like! Why does it look like the 5.0 has the same small/narrow tires as the 3.0. WHERE'S THE BEEF!!!!!
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Looks like my dealer was right, mid October arrival in dealerships.
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Frankfurt Show
I visited the Frankfurt show to see the new X5 and found it looks better in real life than in photos http://www.xoutpost.com/images/smilies/thumbup.gif
I still don't like the new (fake) front air intakes on the M Sport models so would probably choose the SE. Dark colors probably make the M sport these air intakes less obvious. The M50d's silver blades across the air intakes improve the look. The concept eDrive car was the best looking new X5 at the show with nice front bumper and wide 21" wheels. The rear looks much wider than the E70's but is fine. The sides of the car do look much straighter (less wheel arch extension) than the E70 but several of the show cars had 20" wheels which help make the car look more muscular. Personally I don't like the cars in most of BMW's promotional literature as they choose to show it with the smaller wheels which I think is a mistake. However, I still can't decide between the X5 and new Range Rover Sport...http://www.xoutpost.com/images/smilies/dunno.gif |
Good to hear. Good luck with your decision!
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some nice videos
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BMW USA posted today the English version of these videos
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Spotted a lady hauling ass in a F15M this morning! http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/...psph1l3eks.jpg
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