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      08-26-2021, 11:09 AM   #1
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Visible Differences between X5 xDrive40i 2021 and 2022 Model

It took me 2 weeks to figure out differences between X5 X5 xDrive40i's 2021 and 2022 Models.

2022 does not have:
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1. Front fog light: Though in 2021 model fog light is just a placeholder. In 2022 they have removed the light itself.

2. Button to flatten backseat from boot: In 2021 Model you could flatten the back seat by just pulling a lever like button. But 2022 is missing that lever. They have a X sign in that place in 2022 model .. don't know what is the use of it.

3. Wireless charging pad in dashboard.

Please educate me if you find out more missing / new features in 2022 models.

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It took me 2 weeks to figure out differences between X5 X5 xDrive40i's 2021 and 2022 Models.

2022 does have extra:
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1. 12V power outlet in boot. I found it useful to run my vacuum cleaner in boot.
More feature differences than visual

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It took me 2 weeks to figure out differences between X5 X5 xDrive40i's 2021 and 2022 Models.

2022 does have extra:
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1. 12V power outlet in boot. I found it useful to run my vacuum cleaner in boot.
Are you saying there's now two 12V outlets in your boot?

All MY vehicles have had a single 12V outlet in the boot on the right side.

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2022 does not have:
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1. Front fog light: Though in 2021 model fog light is just a placeholder. In 2022 they have removed the light itself.
MY21 had fog lights - what this placeholder? MY22 fogs were removed
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      08-29-2021, 03:56 PM   #3
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More feature differences than visual



Are you saying there's now two 12V outlets in your boot?

All MY vehicles have had a single 12V outlet in the boot on the right side.



MY21 had fog lights - what this placeholder? MY22 fogs were removed
I was wrong. MY2021 also had a 12v power outlet in boot.

MY21 has fog lights, but dealer says that never works.. actual foglight is placed inside the headlamp section. In MY22 it’s a black piece of plastic (what I mentioned as Placeholder)

I am really sad about BMW removing the switch to flatten rear seats from boot in MY22…
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MY21 has fog lights, but dealer says that never works.. actual foglight is placed inside the headlamp section. In MY22 it’s a black piece of plastic (what I mentioned as Placeholder)
That’s bizarre. They’re outside and do work. Sounds like they need to sell their 22
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MY21 has fog lights, but dealer says that never works.. actual foglight is placed inside the headlamp section.
Here's the proof that your dealer is lying to you.

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MY21 has fog lights, but dealer says that never works.. actual foglight is placed inside the headlamp section.
This is the silliest thing I've ever heard. Can't believe that salesperson thought for a second someone would believe that explanation
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      08-29-2021, 10:07 PM   #7
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I wonder why BMW removed the fog lights.
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      08-29-2021, 10:37 PM   #8
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I was wrong. MY2021 also had a 12v power outlet in boot.

MY21 has fog lights, but dealer says that never works.. actual foglight is placed inside the headlamp section. In MY22 it's a black piece of plastic (what I mentioned as Placeholder)

I am really sad about BMW removing the switch to flatten rear seats from boot in MY22…
No, your dealer is incorrect and truly does not know what they're talking about.

552 adaptive full LED headlights with U shaped DRLs that come standard on all USA model X5s since vehicle launch in 2019:

- have non-functional, dummy/blank inner headlight units
- does not have the auxiliary cornering light feature which is located in the corner of the headlight unit closest to the grill

When you option 5AZ Icon Adaptive LED Headlights with Laserlight:

- all 4 LED headlight units are functional
- include cornering light feature
- BMW Icon DRL design
- LED turn signal eyebrows

All BMW X5s since vehicle launch in 2019 through 2021 came standard with option 5A1 LED fog lights which was removed for MY22 models.

I've added photos to help clarify and a photo of the 5AZ unit on my X5


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I wonder why BMW removed the fog lights.
Money grab under the guise of supply chain difficulties I would think. My car does not look as bad as I expected when I got it without them.
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I wonder why BMW removed the fog lights.
Money grab under the guise of supply chain difficulties I would think. My car does not look as bad as I expected when I got it without them.
I doubt the money grab. They did lower the pricing while competitors removing similar features are still raising prices.
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I wish they just used a smooth gloss panel so that it blends in better instead of the honeycomb pattern. It doesn't look right in there.
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I don't think it looks bad having the fog lights removed, particularly if you're going for the blacked out look w extended shadowline. At first I thought it would cheapen the look of the front end, but it surprisingly turned out fine.
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I don't think it looks bad having the fog lights removed, particularly if you're going for the blacked out look w extended shadowline. At first I thought it would cheapen the look of the front end, but it surprisingly turned out fine.


I agree - I even went so far as to order the lights and stopped short putting in. The 22 is not equipped for them and I didn't want to deal with warranty issues even though a lease. Here is the proof
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I doubt the money grab. They did lower the pricing while competitors removing similar features are still raising prices.
Where did you see the price drop? I see that 22 X line starts at 59,400 just like 21 models. I read it somewhere... if you go to a supermarket and notice certain items haven't changed prices, it's most likely because they put less in that item. Bmw is no difference.
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Where did you see the price drop? I see that 22 X line starts at 59,400 just like 21 models. I read it somewhere... if you go to a supermarket and notice certain items haven't changed prices, it's most likely because they put less in that item. Bmw is no difference.
Here are the price differences I noted based on what I was ordering for the 45e:

Base:
MY21 = $65,400
MY22 = $63,700

M sport package:
MY21 = $5,500
MY22 = $4,700
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Where did you see the price drop? I see that 22 X line starts at 59,400 just like 21 models. I read it somewhere... if you go to a supermarket and notice certain items haven't changed prices, it's most likely because they put less in that item. Bmw is no difference.
Only 45e. The 40i didn't get a price drop.
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Where did you see the price drop? I see that 22 X line starts at 59,400 just like 21 models. I read it somewhere... if you go to a supermarket and notice certain items haven't changed prices, it's most likely because they put less in that item. Bmw is no difference.
Only 45e. The 40i didn't get a price drop.
Packages missing options did get a price drop like the executive package. Other brands have less equipped packages that still cost the same as before while at least BMW lowered the price where things are missing.
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Only 45e. The 40i didn't get a price drop.
I wonder if the below is the reason.

...The falling cost of producing batteries for electric vehicles, combined with dedicated production lines in carmarkers’ plants, will make them cheaper to buy, on average, within the next six years than conventional cars, even before any government subsidies, BloombergNEF found.
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I was wrong. MY2021 also had a 12v power outlet in boot.

MY21 has fog lights, but dealer says that never works.. actual foglight is placed inside the headlamp section. In MY22 it’s a black piece of plastic (what I mentioned as Placeholder)

I am really sad about BMW removing the switch to flatten rear seats from boot in MY22…
ME TOO!
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