Visual Comparison of New G05 X5 vs Outgoing F15 X5

nickf30 · 06-06-2018, 08:29 AM

Make the front grill 1 piece removable I am all in - great for BBQ party and easy cleaning afterward in the car wash.

N54th · 06-06-2018, 08:31 AM

Looks 10x better than the outgoing model in every way. Was never a fan of the F15 to begin with but the m sport package helps it a bit.

Vinboyblue · 06-06-2018, 08:45 AM

gotta say the f15 x5 aged very well, I wouldn't mind having one

Kr0m3assass1n · 06-06-2018, 08:52 AM

Can I haz the F15 exterior and G05 interior.

hotrod2448 · 06-06-2018, 08:54 AM

The new one looks better everywhere except for the front. Those damn beaver teeth grills are a bit over the top.

SpencerC_6MT · 06-06-2018, 08:57 AM

Love the new, more aggressive front

, but I HATE the rear. hopefully it'll grow on me, I don't want to be repulsed every time I see an X5.

ThugzZ BunnY · 06-06-2018, 09:43 AM

these are some of the worst comparison pics I've seen. x-line vs msport? that's just dumb. and then the msport they do have has performance parts that no one has and it doesn't even have LEDs.

RyanBMW · 06-06-2018, 10:03 AM

Hate the front but LOVE THE REAR

Overall, nicely done BMW, love the heights adjustable feature!!

jjl · 06-06-2018, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wedge000

What’s the third row seating going to be like with the extra space? Still an afterthought?

If you want/need a third row why wouldn't you focus on the upcoming X7? The 3rd row by law of physics will always be an afterthought in a midsize SUV.

DrivenByE30 · 06-06-2018, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by scoobysaurus

New car looks better from the side and has a gorgeous interior but the front is hideous and the rear is boring. That sums it up

I kinda agree.

The profile is much better on the new one.
The rear is boring, but i'd rather have a boring rear than an offensive rear. This new rear is also better than on the old one.

The front is ugly. The old front is so much more balance.

Put the old front on the new car and you will have something better.

MSport28 · 06-06-2018, 11:13 AM

Two words: Black kidney

Overall, the new gen looks more mature and sculpted than the outgoing version. I like it.

M3_WC · 06-06-2018, 11:21 AM

Why are some of the pics G05 M-sport vs F15 X-line?

rbarker33 · 06-06-2018, 11:34 AM

The new model Looks good. I am curious though, how much of the interior / exterior is stock vs. fully loaded. That interior looks fantastic, but wonder if it is going to be a $8K option over the stock setup. I had 2 F15's... when my lease runs out I will probably get this or if the X7 has a better 3rd row option I might opt for that. Still looking good BMW!!

CalCarNut · 06-06-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

BMW's are beginning to not look like BMW's anymore...

Exactly. Those big grills are looking more Volvo-ish to me......

Winboy · 06-06-2018, 11:43 AM

Why are they comparing the plain F15 x5 to the new x5m or m sport. (All images after the first two photos) You can clearly see the new model is an M sport or M model by the tag on the front fender and steering wheel. To me there is a huge difference between the basic style f15 x5 and the x5 m sport.

Just my two cents.

FastF30 · 06-06-2018, 11:56 AM

I like the new design... looks beefier... wheelwells look much better... We'll be getting one of these...

FastF30 · 06-06-2018, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jjl

If you want/need a third row why wouldn't you focus on the upcoming X7? The 3rd row by law of physics will always be an afterthought in a midsize SUV.

For me this is the perfect size due to our parking spot and these crowded streets here in the city... still need the 3rd row once in awhile which is nice not to lug around a bigger vehicle...

Line Drive · 06-06-2018, 12:09 PM

2.6 inches wider? I already have to retract the outside mirrors on my F15 to get in the garage. Going to be tight!

SchweiZ4 · 06-06-2018, 01:02 PM

Comparison is not fair, 3rd, 4th and 5th pictures are not an M version and the M version of F15 is the closest to the G05 shown here.
Idem for interior pic, not fair at all to compare apples and apples.

GFK007 · 06-06-2018, 01:26 PM

If it weren't for those outlandishly large kidney's, I'd have said this was a very good result...

Almost like they enlarged the kidney's just so critics wouldn't say there wasn't enough of a "styling upgrade."

Phatcat · 06-06-2018, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by goj

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Originally Posted by Phatcat

Finally a real upgrade over the E70. For me the F15 is just a LCI.

You're mostly right given the fact that same old platform was used. That's the real reason the x5 was discontinued so fast

Yeah I know, as soon as the F15 came out there was already whispers of a brand new platform for the X5.

FastF30 · 06-06-2018, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GFK007

If it weren't for those outlandishly large kidney's, I'd have said this was a very good result...

Almost like they enlarged the kidney's just so critics wouldn't say there wasn't enough of a "styling upgrade."

I kinda have to agree with you... seems like they were just following the mainstream with everyone going with big outlandish grills... will probably lease it so no changing to black then again if I find some good deals on ebay I'll change them out...

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N54th Enlisted Member 9 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 335i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Looks 10x better than the outgoing model in every way. Was never a fan of the F15 to begin with but the m sport package helps it a bit.
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hotrod2448 grand poobah 254 Rep 2,253 Posts Drives: F80 M3, F10 535i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335d [0.00]	The new one looks better everywhere except for the front. Those damn beaver teeth grills are a bit over the top.
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RyanBMW Lieutenant 463 Rep 509 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 328i, 2011 F10 550i, Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Plano, TX iTrader: (1)	Hate the front but LOVE THE REAR Overall, nicely done BMW, love the heights adjustable feature!!
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MSport28 Private First Class 79 Rep 153 Posts Drives: F80 M3 / G30 540 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	Two words: Black kidney Overall, the new gen looks more mature and sculpted than the outgoing version. I like it.
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06-06-2018, 11:21 AM	#56
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rbarker33 New Member 14 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2017 xdrive 35i; 2014 GL550 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	The new model Looks good. I am curious though, how much of the interior / exterior is stock vs. fully loaded. That interior looks fantastic, but wonder if it is going to be a $8K option over the stock setup. I had 2 F15's... when my lease runs out I will probably get this or if the X7 has a better 3rd row option I might opt for that. Still looking good BMW!!
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Winboy New Member 12 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Winnipeg Canada iTrader: (0)	Why are they comparing the plain F15 x5 to the new x5m or m sport. (All images after the first two photos) You can clearly see the new model is an M sport or M model by the tag on the front fender and steering wheel. To me there is a huge difference between the basic style f15 x5 and the x5 m sport. Just my two cents.
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FastF30 Lieutenant Colonel 521 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: 2015 335i xdrive Msport Mbrake Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Middle of the Road iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 335i Xdrive [0.00]	I like the new design... looks beefier... wheelwells look much better... We'll be getting one of these...
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Line Drive Private First Class 98 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 50e Join Date: May 2014 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 50e [0.00]	2.6 inches wider? I already have to retract the outside mirrors on my F15 to get in the garage. Going to be tight! __________________ Former: 2020 Volvo XC60, 2018 Volvo XC90 T8, 2016 X5 40e, Lexus RX 450h, Acura MDX First: 1963 Chevy Corvair (in 1984)
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SchweiZ4 Private First Class 52 Rep 177 Posts Drives: F15 X5 M50d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Comparison is not fair, 3rd, 4th and 5th pictures are not an M version and the M version of F15 is the closest to the G05 shown here. Idem for interior pic, not fair at all to compare apples and apples.
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