Black Vermilion BMW X5 and X6 Limited Editions Announced

MystroX5 · 07-12-2021, 11:51 AM

Let’s keep this in the perspective in the big picture of BMW land with much larger design concerns like the new M3/M4. Honestly, this X5 limited edition is heads and shoulders better looking and more iconic BMW than the vision BMW has of their latest “M cars”. Concerned about grille colors on a very limited edition, low volume model is like arranging deck chairs on the Titanic in the grand scheme of infractions in “M Town” for new models.

speedyman · 07-12-2021, 12:00 PM

^^^^^^^Couldn't be said much better than this. Actually the red accents look cool on a black car.

Fahrfun · 07-12-2021, 12:25 PM

Thank goodness there are only 350 planned in the US. My odds are I will never have to be exposed to one of these turd flies on the road and impact on parts needed for the remaining production line will be insignificant.

Fahrfun · 07-12-2021, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoody007

Here's some eye bleach to counter act the hideous cars on the first page. They're from a time when BMW knew how to design cars:

Thank you, thank you for the rebalancing! These pics immediately warm the heart and spirit of a once driver’s car. Just looking at them, I can still feel the sensory pleasure of shifting through each and every gear while revving the sublime engines.

-EndOfAnEra- · 07-12-2021, 12:41 PM

In my opinion:

I like the red piping on the seats and that wooden trim with the inlays is very nice. Reminds me of tire tracks!

The red grille on the other hand...

iconoclast · 07-12-2021, 12:46 PM

This "edition" seems very gimmicky and reminds me of the "black fire" edition the F85 had in it's final year to drum up sales for an outgoing product.

-Vanguard- · 07-12-2021, 12:54 PM

stupid grille, but easily rectifiable with a gloss black OEM grille for a couple hundred. The black frozen sexy, HOWEVER, that paint will be literally impossible to blend and match if there is ever a need to fix a panel. Blending will always make it gloss.

Lady Jane · 07-12-2021, 05:09 PM

Why not put KITH logos all over it while you're at it. I'm sure the hoodie crowd will gush all over it...

Paladin1 · 07-12-2021, 06:54 PM

I am without speech....

Bimmer TiM3 · 07-12-2021, 06:57 PM

Looks amazing! Evolve or die off. It's science.

GrussGott · 07-12-2021, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tecnniqe

Is this real?

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Originally Posted by Jockey

Is it ugly, tasteless, and from BMW?

Then yes

Full summary appears above.

FCX5 · 07-12-2021, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by -Vanguard-

stupid grille, but easily rectifiable with a gloss black OEM grille for a couple hundred. The black frozen sexy, HOWEVER, that paint will be literally impossible to blend and match if there is ever a need to fix a panel. Blending will always make it gloss.

Yeah. I agree. The grill is polarizing. I bet however, one can easily sell it for a premium on eBay and just get the shadow line grill.

However, the fact that BMW is putting this special edition on their lowest line vs the top says something. A couple of pictures shows M50i, but the press release says 40i only.

The rest of the package looks pretty cool. Although one can buy a fully loaded 40i and add all the M Performance trims and get to this price point…

Madjackdog · 07-12-2021, 07:50 PM

Oh, goody, another black on black on black option. Apparently one can’t have enough of those.

canadianbimmerlover · 07-12-2021, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Madjackdog

Oh, goody, another black on black on black option. Apparently one can't have enough of those.

Don't forget the red grill.

iconoclast · 07-12-2021, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer TiM3

Looks amazing! Evolve or die off. It's science.

I am not sure I understand. Where is the evolution on this?

deemo319 · 07-12-2021, 08:51 PM

What kind of rolling bullsh*t is this?

PARTS@STBMW · 07-12-2021, 10:45 PM

These are sick!

ixm3 · 07-12-2021, 10:54 PM

BMW's newest design influencer...
Can't have too much grill I guess.

peteyrx7 · 07-13-2021, 12:02 AM

BMW is suffering from illiteracy in it's new design language.

buckybadger · 07-13-2021, 01:21 AM

Thanks for ruining a great design. BMW is messed up these days.

Tru Vic3 · 07-13-2021, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by FrozenGT

When we all thought it could not get any worse. Lexus and Porsche are hands down the best looking cars on sale today-

Bro... no. Lexus' doors all look like billboards if you look at them a second too long. Year after year, they look like re-released Camry's..

..aside from the IS. That design was genius.

Wild Blue · 07-13-2021, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ixm3

BMW's newest design influencer...
Can't have too much grill I guess.

... and another hater, still going after the grill which as existed for years now

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