Pics and observations: 2019 X5 (G05) and 2018 X5 (F15)

ScottMZ3 · 10-12-2018, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CntryClub007

To confirm - the US hitch does in fact have a trim cover? Would be awesome if that is the case for ours arriving in December. I haven't found a picture of it anywhere.

Below pic showing an exposed hitch receiver from the configurator.

You might be right that it doesn't have one. But I swear I saw a photo of a cover over it somewhere...if I find it again I'll post it.

SoCali E36 · 10-12-2018, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ted99

Is this a Middle East thing? My fully specced USA F15 doesn't have it.

the F15 did not have that feature.

g20jprad · 10-12-2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

Is there a reason we need to make gear shifters that look like pimp sticks? Who knows where that thing has been! Eww ...

Looks awful IMO - like a Transformer!

avengerboater · 10-12-2018, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Wild Blue

(and I just knew that somebody would be quoting that entire post for a one-line reply)

Lol. I was just waiting for that to happen.

Kokiiiz · 10-13-2018, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Wild Blue

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Originally Posted by Kokiiiz

Nice review indeed...thanks!!

Seems I'll head from Dubai to Abu Dhabi soon to see it in real.

Not sure since they are launching the new model in Abu Dhabi motors whether they have acquired the authority approval to include/activate the connected drive (like in dubai) or still not working?
I'm still angry as bought my car x6 Msport 18 from Abu Dhabi and still not able to get the ConnectedDrive activated due to authorities approvals in there as claimed by the dealer there

Hey! That's the first I've heard of the Connected Drive issue there. The Khalidiya and Umm al Nar showrooms have a G05 on display. I'd be surprised if none of the Dubai dealers don't have it as well.

No, funny enough connected drive is available in dubai (AGMC) but not in Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi motors)!!

They claims ministry of interior in Abu Dhabi is rejecting to authorize the activation of connectedDrive...so I have all the option of connecteddrive in my car (even CarPlay) but rendered useless without activation !

So better you check before thinking buying from Abu Dhabi motors

ekbusdriver · 10-13-2018, 12:07 PM

Kokiiiz AGMC in Dubai on SZR does have the G05. I think they sent all the same ones to dealers for display, as the one from this post is a clone of the one in Dubai.

The price a "local" mentioned to you is accurate. I spoke with my guy in Dubai while I was there and the 6cyl will be just under 100k, and the V8 is about 128k. Considering there is a 2018 X5M with 2000km next door in the used showroom for a tad over 100k, I know where my money would go, lol.

The lower portion of the rear hatch/"tailgate" is now power as well.

At 6'4", I was shocked at the lack of rear seat space. The X3 has the X5 beaten badly in this area, as I sampled then back to back. I find the OP's post and photos much more accurate than the car review that shows a comparable picture. That driver may be over 6', but he is most likely a professional driver/racer and keeps that seat far more forward than the everyday driver. Definitely something to look at and research closely before buying.

The OP's review should be good for EURO buyers as well. My previous X5 and M3 were both GCC spec and not a single part was different from Euro spec.

Wild Blue · 10-13-2018, 03:49 PM

Good stuff, thanks, ekbusdriver. Given car prices here, I don't know why the G05 price would be jacked up so very high.

scottjays · 10-13-2018, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by emulajavi

When you press the button with the ‘2’, the seat controls of the driver’s seat will move the passenger’s seat.

It’s a very convenient feature for when you simply want to move the other side seat from your side or when a passenger steps into your car and doesn’t know very well how to adjust its seat. You press the ‘2’ and you can move the seat for him with your controls.

I love this new feature...I have passenger who are clueless on how to move their seat. and my ocd kicks in after they leave, I have to fiddle around to move the pass seat back.

ILM_X5 · 10-15-2018, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan-corns

Better Experience! !!
Seating in the X5 is extremely comfortable. For extra opulence, add the multi-contour front seats, which feature 20 different power adjustments for seemingly limitless fine tuning. The X5 comes with seating for five and two rows of seats. In select models, you can add a third row. These seats are quite small, though; they’re best left for small kids or adults in rare circumstances.

Really?!?! I had no idea.

mnx5er · 10-15-2018, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan-corns

Better Experience! !!
Seating in the X5 is extremely comfortable. For extra opulence, add the multi-contour front seats, which feature 20 different power adjustments for seemingly limitless fine tuning. The X5 comes with seating for five and two rows of seats. In select models, you can add a third row. These seats are quite small, though; they’re best left for small kids or adults in rare circumstances.

Do you work for BMW marketing?

avengerboater · 10-15-2018, 07:16 PM

BMW's own hype-man....

Shaw · 10-16-2018, 11:02 AM

Kinda think the taillights of F15 are a winner for me...I can't seem to get the new design on the G05...looks more like a Mercedes design?!
Also, they've reserved the headlights connecting to the grills for the LCI...you can already see the curve...which would make the F15 look relevant again.

Shaw · 10-16-2018, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan-corns

Better Experience! !!
Seating in the X5 is extremely comfortable. For extra opulence, add the multi-contour front seats, which feature 20 different power adjustments for seemingly limitless fine tuning. The X5 comes with seating for five and two rows of seats. In select models, you can add a third row. These seats are quite small, though; they’re best left for small kids or adults in rare circumstances.

This is exactly same as my F15...very comfortable premium seats with cooling fan (perforated)...everything is power adjusted all the way to the headrest...the 3rd row is a bit crampy for sure...kids sit comfortably...

V8LIFE · 10-19-2018, 08:38 AM

Other than the interior, f15 is not outdated at all....

Wild Blue · 10-19-2018, 02:29 PM

Opening up the hood, I see little clips on top of the front nose that appear to be for the front grille (which now is so big is seems to be one piece of chrome), and/or the moving louvers just behind the grille. If it is indeed for the grille, it seems it might be able to be easily removed, to paint or replace, so it's blacked out.

turboawd · 10-19-2018, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by V8LIFE

Other than the interior, f15 is not outdated at all....

Yeah the f15 is still a modern looking ride. It's definitely not as big of a change as it was between the e70 and f15.

eye.surgeon · 10-19-2018, 03:17 PM

Extremely helpful post. Your observations on the 2nd row room, or lack of it, convinced me that I will not order one. Thanks.

****** · 10-19-2018, 03:59 PM

Saw my first one live today on the way back from the driving range. Folllowed it to a Walmart, yes a Walmart, and took some pictures. I managed to park next to it in my 2014 X5 so I could really compare and take some pics. Here’s one.

ScottMZ3 · 10-19-2018, 04:02 PM

Must be an employee or factory car? Dealers can’t sell them until 11/1.

Looks good though!!

****** · 10-19-2018, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottMZ3

Must be an employee or factory car? Dealers can’t sell them until 11/1.

Looks good though!!

It had regular South Carolina plates, but the woman driving it did look like she may have just gotten off work at the plant. And was coming from that direction when I spotted her and tailed her.

Wild Blue · 10-19-2018, 04:11 PM

Very nice!

****** · 10-19-2018, 04:13 PM

That grill definitely needs blacked out in the middle, though... otherwise since there’s basically no separation it starts to resemble an old Buick grill or something...

10-13-2018, 12:07 PM	#72
ekbusdriver Private 57 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Dubai iTrader: (0)	Kokiiiz AGMC in Dubai on SZR does have the G05. I think they sent all the same ones to dealers for display, as the one from this post is a clone of the one in Dubai. The price a "local" mentioned to you is accurate. I spoke with my guy in Dubai while I was there and the 6cyl will be just under 100k, and the V8 is about 128k. Considering there is a 2018 X5M with 2000km next door in the used showroom for a tad over 100k, I know where my money would go, lol. The lower portion of the rear hatch/"tailgate" is now power as well. At 6'4", I was shocked at the lack of rear seat space. The X3 has the X5 beaten badly in this area, as I sampled then back to back. I find the OP's post and photos much more accurate than the car review that shows a comparable picture. That driver may be over 6', but he is most likely a professional driver/racer and keeps that seat far more forward than the everyday driver. Definitely something to look at and research closely before buying. The OP's review should be good for EURO buyers as well. My previous X5 and M3 were both GCC spec and not a single part was different from Euro spec. __________________ 2011 E92 M3: Dinan 4.6 Stroker, HF Throttle Bodies, UD Pulley, HF Carbon Intake, DME Perf Tune, Carbon Strut Brace, 3.45:1 LSD, Front & Rear Big Brake kit, 19in Wheels, Stage 1 Suspension, Camber Plates, Racing Rear Toe Link, 28.5mm Anti-roll Bar, Pedal Set, Floor Mats, Vorsteiner Carbon Front Bumper+Trunk+Rear Diffuser, BMW Alcantara Perf Steering Wheel, Full Interior CF Trim, Mirror Caps, Akrapovic Evo Exhaust.
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10-13-2018, 03:49 PM	#73
Wild Blue Brigadier General 3683 Rep 3,479 Posts Drives: 2021 X7 M50i, 2004 330i w/ZHP Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alaska iTrader: (0)	Good stuff, thanks, ekbusdriver. Given car prices here, I don't know why the G05 price would be jacked up so very high.
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10-15-2018, 07:16 PM	#77
avengerboater First Lieutenant 146 Rep 342 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 xDrive40i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	BMW's own hype-man....
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Shaw Lieutenant Colonel 305 Rep 1,803 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 35d \| 2019 X3 30i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X5 35d xDr ... [0.00]	Kinda think the taillights of F15 are a winner for me...I can't seem to get the new design on the G05...looks more like a Mercedes design?! Also, they've reserved the headlights connecting to the grills for the LCI...you can already see the curve...which would make the F15 look relevant again.
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10-19-2018, 08:38 AM	#80
V8LIFE Private 26 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 650i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Other than the interior, f15 is not outdated at all....
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10-19-2018, 02:29 PM	#81
Wild Blue Brigadier General 3683 Rep 3,479 Posts Drives: 2021 X7 M50i, 2004 330i w/ZHP Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alaska iTrader: (0)	Opening up the hood, I see little clips on top of the front nose that appear to be for the front grille (which now is so big is seems to be one piece of chrome), and/or the moving louvers just behind the grille. If it is indeed for the grille, it seems it might be able to be easily removed, to paint or replace, so it's blacked out.
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10-19-2018, 03:17 PM	#83
eye.surgeon Enlisted Member 83 Rep 40 Posts Drives: F87 M2C Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Central California iTrader: (0)	Extremely helpful post. Your observations on the 2nd row room, or lack of it, convinced me that I will not order one. Thanks.
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10-19-2018, 03:59 PM	#84
****** Banned 2083 Rep 1,688 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 Msport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Saw my first one live today on the way back from the driving range. Folllowed it to a Walmart, yes a Walmart, and took some pictures. I managed to park next to it in my 2014 X5 so I could really compare and take some pics. Here’s one. Attached Images
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10-19-2018, 04:02 PM	#85
ScottMZ3 Captain 439 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1, 2019 X5 40i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Roseville, CA iTrader: (0)	Must be an employee or factory car? Dealers can’t sell them until 11/1. Looks good though!! __________________ - Scott Current Cars: 2019 X5 xDrive40i M-Sport, 2018 Camaro ZL1 Past BMWs: '16 528i, '00 M-Coupe, '14 X1 sDrive28i, '00 740iL, '02 325i, '99 M-Coupe, '00 323Ci, '79 323i, '83 320i
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10-19-2018, 04:11 PM	#87
Wild Blue Brigadier General 3683 Rep 3,479 Posts Drives: 2021 X7 M50i, 2004 330i w/ZHP Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alaska iTrader: (0)	Very nice!
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10-19-2018, 04:13 PM	#88
****** Banned 2083 Rep 1,688 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 Msport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	That grill definitely needs blacked out in the middle, though... otherwise since there’s basically no separation it starts to resemble an old Buick grill or something...
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