[John Tanglewood]

Not digging all the activity going on in the lower front portion, but overall an expected design change. Subtle, but different. Can't wait to see it on the road!

[Brendan///M]

Originally Posted by Mr.blue

Not really a huge change from pre LCI . I guess it was hard to improve the X5M. I just wanted a somewhat better interior and maybe more wheel choices but the brought back the old wheel design and really only changed the dash. It’s still a great machine but I think I’ll wait on the new M5. 👍🏽

Did you read the super long press release? Seems like an entirely new car. New engine, new transmission, new chassis, new suspension, new steering, etc, etc. I don’t think I’ve ever seen this much new stuff in an LCI.

I’m a little concerned there is no mention of Driving Assistance Professional package or the new Highway Assistant. I use this every day and cannot live without it. Has to be an error.

Also full merino leather is no longer standard. Could have at least made it part of the executive package. When you factor that in, it seems we are looking at a $7,500 price increase.

[JK479]

Originally Posted by Jd19

Love the exterior updates! Obligatory still not sold on the LCI interior comment… HVAC vent controls look like robot nipples and lack of physical buttons is a deal breaker.

They could have given us physical heated seat buttons to match the backseat ones.

Huge step in the wrong direction to eliminate buttons.

Recall idrive removing them then it coming back. This is the second time now they do this. People are complaining. It’s not like they made things easier. Remember- we have to drive this thing too while we navigate screens.

Watch there be litigation on this- someone will sue and say it was too hard to navigate screens and drive.

Voice commands never work for me.

[Game]

Wow. Absolutely badass. Love it.

[440i6MT]

Competition doesn't sound attention-grabbing anymore. I will be waiting for the Competition Extreme model.

[Game]

Originally Posted by Dking078

Pre-LCI just got more expensive!

You’re kidding right? Pre-LCI will now be sitting on lots and discounted. So if you prefer the pre-LCI, the time to buy is next month.

[M_Torx]

looks like ADRO for G8x 🤔

[ChrisM4]

I think it looks great, makes the pre-LCI look dated. (Not that the pre-LCI didn’t look good as well)

Unfortunate about the loss of buttons but this thing should fly.

[PandaSPUR]

Originally Posted by Brendan///M

Did you read the super long press release? Seems like an entirely new car. New engine, new transmission, new chassis, new suspension, new steering, etc, etc. I don’t think I’ve ever seen this much new stuff in an LCI.

I’m a little concerned there is no mention of Driving Assistance Professional package or the new Highway Assistant. I use this every day and cannot live without it. Has to be an error.

Also full merino leather is no longer standard. Could have at least made it part of the executive package. When you factor that in, it seems we are looking at a $7,500 price increase.

Its in the full release:

The optional Driving Assistant Professional delivers extensive
automated driving with a combination of Active Cruise Control with
Stop&Go function and the Steering and Lane Control Assistant. Speed
and steering movements can be adapted extremely precisely to any
traffic situation thanks to automatic Speed Limit Assist, route speed
control, traffic light recognition (not available in all markets) and Active
Navigation. The Emergency Lane and Emergency Stop Assistant, the
Lane Change and Merging Assistant and Front Crossing Traffic Warning
are also part of the repertoire of functions.

EDIT: also I think the full leather is still standard. the Individual leather choices is optional.

[Germanauto]

Quite badass.

I like that they kept the shift lever.

[bobbis1]

Originally Posted by Brendan///M

Did you read the super long press release? Seems like an entirely new car. New engine, new transmission, new chassis, new suspension, new steering, etc, etc. I don’t think I’ve ever seen this much new stuff in an LCI.

I’m a little concerned there is no mention of Driving Assistance Professional package or the new Highway Assistant. I use this every day and cannot live without it. Has to be an error.

Also full merino leather is no longer standard. Could have at least made it part of the executive package. When you factor that in, it seems we are looking at a $7,500 price increase.

You might have read through a lot of buzzwords- seems like the true new updates are

-new engine s68
-“updated” trans because of integrated motor but a little unclear if its just shorter ratios 1-3 (wonder if this was done for 0-60 w extra weight?)
-new dsc system branded as “Near-actuator wheel slip limitation“, this is also advertised on iX models without much info
-new “steering gear” (also wonder if this is weight or 48v related?)

But everything else seems identical mechanically. The one thing missing that was discussed as a credible potential is the 48v reliant active suspension bits seen on vw group cars.

[Brendan///M]

Originally Posted by PandaSPUR

EDIT: also I think the full leather is still standard. the Individual leather choices is optional.

Thanks for the full PDF, didn’t see that!

This is what it the OP says regarding seat surfaces, so it sounds like an option: “The interiors of both vehicles are upholstered extended Merino leather in a choice of two colors. Full Merino leather is available in six colors including the new BMW Individual Ivory White/Atlas Grey combination.”

Edit: Sorry, the PDF is clear. I don’t know what I am reading in the original post. The word extended does not even exist in the PDF. Weird.

[DB_Cooper]

Originally Posted by HolyChitMeng

The new headlights are so much worse DRL wise...

Miss the old simple angel eyes. They were iconic. This whole car is overstyled but I guess it could be worse.

I’m not the demographic for this car (the only SUV I’m buying is a GX or a Mazda cx90) so curious to think what the X5/X6 buyers think of this.

[G30 B58]

I'm sorry but the word COMPETITION on an SUV is laughable.

[2022X6]

It’s nice, it’s fast, in black it will be mean. Winner

[ThesaVeliona]

They didn’t go with X3M and X4M LCI route? Unusual.

[MinMax]

The post processing effect of the video is obnoxious. I thought my internet latency was spiking…

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by HolyChitMeng

The new headlights are so much worse DRL wise...

That's for sure. But they do save BMW money because they are cheaper to make that way. Bean counters had their say. Many of them no doubt used to be employed by GM, so they learned from the best.

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by Dethsupp0rt

Seems like they did pork up quite a bit after 2020, as it was 5093 then.

There is no way the 2020 X5M weighed in at 5093 lbs. and the 2021-2023 X5M's weigh in at 5400 lbs. The 2020 weight is a typo.

[khalua80]

Love the aggressive styling!! Definitely my favorite X5M looks wise since My E70 M. Would look pretty cool sitting in my garage next to my IOMG G80

[BobsM3Coupe]

I wish BMW didn't use an old Polaroid camera for the still photos. Horrible blurry photos.
Also looks like the same front bumper fascia is used on the X5M and X6M.

[Tejas1836]

Originally Posted by bobbis1

You might have read through a lot of buzzwords- seems like the true new updates are

-new engine s68
-“updated” trans because of integrated motor but a little unclear if its just shorter ratios 1-3 (wonder if this was done for 0-60 w extra weight?)
-new dsc system branded as “Near-actuator wheel slip limitation“, this is also advertised on iX models without much info
-new “steering gear” (also wonder if this is weight or 48v related?)

But everything else seems identical mechanically. The one thing missing that was discussed as a credible potential is the 48v reliant active suspension bits seen on vw group cars.

Shorter ratios 1-3
Pre LCI: 5.0 / 3.2 / 2.143
LCI: 5.5 / 3.52 / 2.2