[socialpro1]

Briefly skimmed through online configurator (USA) - and did not see acoustic glass as an option for the X5. Is it part of another package, did I miss it or is it not an option any longer? I saw in earlier posts it used to be a $150 add on on previous years.

Thanks!

[E91toG05]

Believe it is no longer available in the US. It is still available for some other markets, however. Since it was available at one time in the US, you can still order the replacement glass but it is quite a production to retrofit.

[socialpro1]

Originally Posted by E91toG05

Believe it is no longer available in the US. It is still available for some other markets, however. Since it was available at one time in the US, you can still order the replacement glass but it is quite a production to retrofit.

Great to know, thanks.

[watrob]

Cannot believe you guys in the US cannot get RWS, RSE and Accoustic Glass in a 45e, what else is not available?

Think you cannot get a towbar with 22" wheels also?

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by watrob

Cannot believe you guys in the US cannot get RWS, RSE and Accoustic Glass in a 45e, what else is not available?

Think you cannot get a towbar with 22" wheels also?

can't order 22" wheels on U.S. 45e either due to run flat requirement (largest with run flat is 21") can order tow hitch, though

[buckybadger]

Acoustic is one of the best options, I can't imagine buying a SUV without it. It soothes the interior. What's BMW doing? Bring it back!

[doyall]

Even though the 45e is relatively quite (especially in electric mode) as is, shame on BMW for not making acoustic glass standard on every vehicle. Even a former owned base-model 2018 Ford F-150 of mine had it.

[PittsDriver]

Does anyone know if the reason it's not an option is because it's now standard equipment?

[Paladin1]

Originally Posted by PittsDriver

Does anyone know if the reason it's not an option is because it's now standard equipment?

Nope. And just from trends, I'm guessing this is not a feature BMW plans on bringing back to the US in the X5 line (standard in the X7)....

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by PittsDriver

Does anyone know if the reason it's not an option is because it's now standard equipment?

you're asking if BMW made it standard yet no adjustment to base pricing nor any mention in vehicle descriptions, essentially gifting it to us?! that makes no sense.

it hasn't been available in the US market since MY21. it's not standard even in markets where it is available; they have to option it to get it

to be clear, we're not talking about the front windshield which is standard on all X5. we're talking about select side windows

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by Paladin1

Nope. And just from trends, I'm guessing this is not a feature BMW plans on bringing back to the US in the X5 line (standard in the X7)....

It is coming back in the LCI.

[socialpro1]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

you're asking if BMW made it standard yet no adjustment to base pricing nor any mention in vehicle descriptions, essentially gifting it to us?! that makes no sense.

it hasn't been available in the US market since MY21. it's not standard even in markets where it is available; they have to option it to get it

to be clear, we're not talking about the front windshield which is standard on all X5. we're talking about select side windows

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

It is coming back in the LCI.

So to be clear the 21 does not have it either? I'd have to look at '20s to see if I can find one with?

My SQ5 is optioned with it, and Its a noticeable difference from cars without.

I would of imagined an X5 would of came standard with that by now. I can't believe I need to go up to the X7 to have that as standard equipment.

Any ideas when orders / guide for the LCI will be available?

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by socialpro1

So to be clear the 21 does not have it either? I'd have to look at '20s to see if I can find one with?

My SQ5 is optioned with it, and Its a noticeable difference from cars without.

I would of imagined an X5 would of came standard with that by now. I can't believe I need to go up to the X7 to have that as standard equipment.

Any ideas when orders / guide for the LCI will be available?

1) to be clear, no U.S. MY21 have side acoustic glass windows. some countries' MY21 had the option, though
2) MY20 will have it IF the owner optioned it (again, it's not a standard feature.)
3) due to the supply shortage, BMW allotted whatever supply is available for the X7 because it's a standard feature for it. they won't allow X5 owners to option and risk taking the acoustic glass supply away from the X7.
4) the prevailing theory is LCI orders will start in April 2023, but there's one guy who said it'll start as early as Jan/Feb 2023. IOW, nothing official yet

[socialpro1]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

1) to be clear, no U.S. MY21 have side acoustic glass windows. some countries' MY21 had the option, though
2) MY20 will have it IF the owner optioned it (again, it wasn't a standard feature.)
3) due to the supply shortage, BMW allotted whatever supply is available for the X7 because it's a standard option for it. they don't want to risk losing the glass supply by allowing X5 owners to option and take the supply away from the X7.
4) the prevailing theory is LCI orders will start in April 2023, but there's one guy who said it'll start as early as Jan/Feb 2023. IOW, nothing official yet

OK great, thanks for that clarification. Your explanation makes a lot of sense given the current times.

It sounds like we're def ways away a bit from the LCI, I was looking at picking something up in the next month or so.

Will consider a '20 but would really like a newer one for more warranty etc. Thanks!

[silverstar335]

Originally Posted by socialpro1

OK great, thanks for that clarification. Your explanation makes a lot of sense given the current times.

It sounds like we're def ways away a bit from the LCI, I was looking at picking something up in the next month or so.

Will consider a '20 but would really like a newer one for more warranty etc. Thanks!

Can be retrofitted as DIY, medium level complexity.

[socialpro1]

Originally Posted by silverstar335

Can be retrofitted as DIY, medium level complexity.

I'd imagine that'd be quite the project, especially if at least 4 windows are involved. And then sourcing etc.

[silverstar335]

Originally Posted by socialpro1

I'd imagine that'd be quite the project, especially if at least 4 windows are involved. And then sourcing etc.

About 90 minutes per window, a dealership quoted me 5 hours per window :

[Nvr2old]

And I can only imagine the cost!

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by Nvr2old

And I can only imagine the cost!

The glass itself is about $400 per window for BMW glass. Third party installers will be less expensive but dealers, at least some a couple a years ago, were charging $400 a window for install.

[roxxor]

Cost is the biggest factor since it would be around $2400 for all 6 windows. I replaced the front windows with the Acoustic Glass on my G01 a few years ago, I managed to get both for around $700. Took longer than 90 minutes on the first side just being cautious and going slow, second side was much easier once you know what you’re doing.

[silverstar335]

I only replaced 4 of them and it made a difference, but that could also be subjective. I only recommend this upgrade as a DIY, otherwise it is not worth it if not a factory option.

[rainmaster]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

It is coming back in the LCI.

Doesn’t look like it’s back?!