2024 X5 M60i (LCI)

TurtleBoy · 01-27-2023, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BartThrob

One option that jumped out was the Trailer Hitch with the Electronically Folding Ball, which raises some questions (if offered in the US):
1. for MY23 M50i you couldn't get both the DHP (ZDH) and the Trailer Hitch (3AC). It was one of the other. Thoughts that will again be the case with the M60i now that it retracts?
2. Anyone have experience with this feature and willing to share some insight?.

That is a European option, not available in the US. They have a different hitch.

mlurker · 01-27-2023, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JP_87

Only issue i find is missing direct key for heating seats steering wheel or ventilated seats.

99% there will be a button for heating steering wheel

TurtleBoy · 01-27-2023, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mlurker

99% there will be a button for heating steering wheel

I wouldn't think so, there is no button for the X7.

mlurker · 01-29-2023, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

I wouldn't think so, there is no button for the X7.

I have one in 3-series LCI, that has the same dashboard and similar front part of the interior. I assumed it would be the same in X7/X5/X6 LCIs.

patrikr · 01-29-2023, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mlurker

99% there will be a button for heating steering wheel

The X7 LCI doesn’t have it, the new 7 series doesn’t have it. I’d say 99% likely it won’t have a button.

paul21 · 01-29-2023, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mlurker

99% there will be a button for heating steering wheel

Which competitors offer a physical wheel heat button? (None) This will be going electronic to save $2/car or $100k/year.

mlurker · 01-30-2023, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by paul21

Which competitors offer a physical wheel heat button? (None) This will be going electronic to save $2/car or $100k/year.

BMW itself on i4/3-series LCI, Audi and MB, who has a the most "obvious" location - they put a heater button behind the steering wheel where the adjustment of the steering rack is, but it still a button and counts as an answer for your question.

Based on the steering wheel shape, there is no place to put a button in iX and some versions of 7/i7 and that explains why there is a setting in iDrive now.

However, there is still a place for a button on X7/XM as the shape and look is very similar to the steering wheel used in every other model. Why not to keep the button there?

Same with shifter - X5/X6/X7/3-series LCIs are loosing shifter in favor of a small pimp, while i4 and XM (both are brand new models) - have it. Why BMW?

bmwauug · 01-30-2023, 08:59 AM

I suppose you can code it to a short cut if you use it. I use the rules to turn mine on automatically, but almost always turn it off a few minutes after warming up.

Separately not a huge fan on the nub shifter (on any vehicle) - that said, like anything else it will evolve as the new normal.

bimmerdude90210 · 01-30-2023, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by paul21

Which competitors offer a physical wheel heat button? (None) This will be going electronic to save $2/car or $100k/year.

I really don't think this is about saving money - they would like to upsell you features (like heated seats) and they can't add a button over-the-air :-). In several countries BMW started to do this already (your heated seats will cost you $18/month)

TurtleBoy · 01-30-2023, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerdude90210

I really don't think this is about saving money - they would like to upsell you features (like heated seats) and they can't add a button over-the-air :-). In several countries BMW started to do this already (your heated seats will cost you $18/month)

This isn't the case since the vehicles that have the subscription available to them have the button. Also keep in mind that the heated seats costs nothing ongoing if you get them in your build. The subscription is a great idea as it adds flexibility for owners to try new features as well as only pay for them when needed, like heated seats in the winter.

BartThrob · 01-30-2023, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BartThrob

Best images of M60i that I’ve seen:

Is anyone able to help me better understand the sideview mirrors on the X5 M50i & M60i? In these images they appear to be the "M" style mirrors (don't know if there is a proper name and/or product code-?), but I just saw a MY23 X5 M50i in person with "normal" mirrors. Is this an option or included within a package on the M50i/M60i? Is it going to change for the MY24 (LCI)?

TurtleBoy · 01-30-2023, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BartThrob

Is anyone able to help me better understand the sideview mirrors on the X5 M50i & M60i? In these images they appear to be the "M" style mirrors (don't know if there is a proper name and/or product code-?), but I just saw a MY23 X5 M50i in person with "normal" mirrors. Is this an option or included within a package on the M50i/M60i? Is it going to change for the MY24 (LCI)?

The M50i comes with "normal" mirrors with no option for other mirrors. What happens with the LCI we will see next week.

Bmwx5z · 01-30-2023, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

The M50i comes with "normal" mirrors with no option for other mirrors. What happens with the LCI we will see next week.

Is there a live stream event? release date and time? link?

mmm50i · 01-30-2023, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BartThrob

Is anyone able to help me better understand the sideview mirrors on the X5 M50i & M60i? In these images they appear to be the "M" style mirrors (don't know if there is a proper name and/or product code-?), but I just saw a MY23 X5 M50i in person with "normal" mirrors. Is this an option or included within a package on the M50i/M60i? Is it going to change for the MY24 (LCI)?

My M50i just has the regular mirror caps, in cerium grey, as standard.

I believe the M60i will have the M wing mirrors, as standard. Not sure if they will come with the option to upgrade to CF.

TurtleBoy · 01-30-2023, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmwx5z

Is there a live stream event? release date and time? link?

No details have been released as far as I know. Should be Feb 7th or 8th.

BartThrob · 02-02-2023, 07:54 AM

Multiple websites reporting the release is now Feb 7th (not 8th as originally reported). This release will include all X5 variants correct? …..including the M60i?

Bmwx5z · 02-02-2023, 08:06 AM

Software unlock for hardware already in the car (which has cost built in to purchase price of the car, which one has already paid for) like heated seats is ABSOLUTELY unacceptable. I will not give a single dollar to a company that will do that. It makes my blood boil.

Gadgetluva · 02-02-2023, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BartThrob

Multiple websites reporting the release is now Feb 7th (not 8th as originally reported). This release will include all X5 variants correct? …..including the M60i?

My understanding is the same, but no true M models (X5M) at this announcement as M models always lag by about a year.

Edit: Nope, I’m wrong. See Turtleboy’s correction below.

TurtleBoy · 02-02-2023, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Gadgetluva

My understanding is the same, but no true M models (X5M) at this announcement as M models always lag by about a year.

This is not the case. The X5M and X6M will follow the same production schedule as the X5 and X6.

Gadgetluva · 02-02-2023, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

This is not the case. The X5M and X6M will follow the same production schedule as the X5 and X6.

Oh, is the year lag for fully new models?

TurtleBoy · 02-02-2023, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gadgetluva

Oh, is the year lag for fully new models?

As far as I know there is no "year lag" rule. Sometimes it happens and sometimes it doesn't. For instance, the G05 and F95 will end at the same time (11/26) and the G65 and G95 will both start production on 12/26.

Gadgetluva · 02-02-2023, 12:34 PM

Interesting. Thanks Turtleboy for the info.

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