I recently put down a deposit for an ~April 2023 X5 50e build. I'm cautiously optimistic about this refresh.
I'll have a hard time parting with my X3 M40i (my favorite all-around car ever) but look forward to fewer trips to the gas station given my city driving patterns.
Here are some thoughts:
Awesome:
- The rear tail lights are much improved. They have a point of view and look much less "bug eyed."
- The 50e wheels in the press photos are gorgeous. I hope these are all-season because I''m never again making the mistake of buying a wheel that doesn't support all-season (such as on my 21" X3 wheels...). The tire swapping is a hassle.
- From the below photo, looks like I can get Bowers and Wilkins on the 50e. YES.
- I really like the seat pattern in the below photo. Might anyone know if these non-leather seats are as comfortable as the leather?
Hmm:
- The price is obnoxious. I'm going to load it up fully and might also cross-shop against a Cayenne at this point. But BMW tech/automation always win.
- While the front end looks much better for the base model (even despite the simpler headlights), I wonder if the M Sport front end will look great in anything but black. Since I wanted to get Dravit Gray, I'll need to do a long think about color. Any suggestions here?
