[MadMaxed]

Originally Posted by mlurker

For me it's a rather ugly instrumens cluster with a poor usage of the space (except in map mode).
For the media screen - ux journey is not well though.

I have MY 23 330e with the new interior (x5 will have very similar) and every time I drive this car I want to get the "old" iDrive 7 and the instruments cluster.

For example, in iDrive 7 when you go to settings, you see a list of features splitted by functional modules (lights, security etc.) and the navigation between them is very organic and easy.

In iDrive 8 each module is represented by a separate app and you have to pick the right one to change settings and you have to jump from one to another if you're doing multiple things.

Also, some functionality is limited vs iDrive 7. Sports display for example, fuel consumption etc.

Given that BMW introduced iDrive 9 based on Android, there is a little chance they're going to invest enough resources to make iDrive 8 (and 7) better.

Hey. Your experience do resonate with me. I would miss the Blue-on-Black angular yet smooth cluster gauge.

However, I was just introspecting the other day and this thought crossed my mind. Here me out..

There is possibility that we are having issues accepting ID8 because we are too comfortable with ID7?

Everything would feel out of place in ID8 if you have used ID7 for years and have build a mental muscle memory.

Possibly someone migrating to BMW from from MB/RR would not have these second thoughts since everything will be new for him and they will just accept it for what it is..

What do you think?
(Not trying to make a point or convince you..My mind is just wandering..)

[Alan l.]

Seems like BMW went all in to diluting the M brand with all their recent models. From offering M colors to M mirrors to now even the same M engine with the S68.

Not sure how they are going to expect their customers to spend that extra 20-30K on full M models when they are making them less and less exclusive.

Alan

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

Seems like BMW went all in to diluting the M brand with all their recent models. From offering M colors to M mirrors to now even the same M engine with the S68.

Not sure how they are going to expect their customers to spend that extra 20-30K on full M models when they are making them less and less exclusive.

Alan

There shouldn't be a problem with that, there is a night and day difference between the M Performance and M vehicles. The engine/HP is probably the least of the differences.

[bmwauug]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

There shouldn't be a problem with that, there is a night and day difference between the M Performance and M vehicles. The engine/HP is probably the least of the differences.

I agree - and there will always be some uniqueness to the full M. others have also narrowed the divide in styling - MB AMG (53/63/63s), Audi (S/RS).

[javapro]

Originally Posted by Hnartey

This popped up on a Web page on my phone.

bmwblog loves to create articles from posts they find on bimmerpost forums��

https://www.bmwblog.com/2023/02/04/2...w-x5-lci-leak/

[Ruyseart]

I just saw a story on BMW Spain IG account with a short video only showing taillights and front light and the rest covered in shadows.
Release may be imminent, today or tomorrow.

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by mlurker

Given that BMW introduced iDrive 9 based on Android, there is a little chance they're going to invest enough resources to make iDrive 8 (and 7) better.

this. idrive 8 is a dead end and 7 always was.

[Tejas1836]

Originally Posted by javapro

bmwblog loves to create articles from posts they find on bimmerpost forums��

https://www.bmwblog.com/2023/02/04/2...w-x5-lci-leak/

OK.
I'm sure he sources his info from a lot of places.

[atl_1M]

Originally Posted by MSpain

I just saw a story on BMW Spain IG account with a short video only showing taillights and front light and the rest covered in shadows.
Release may be imminent, today or tomorrow.

Yup, I’m guessing it’s very soon also

[javapro]

Originally Posted by atl_1M

Yup, I’m guessing it’s very soon also

The story is on the main BMW instagram account - https://instagram.com/stories/bmw/30...d=MWI4MTIyMDE=

[Eric500]

Originally Posted by javapro

The story is on the main BMW instagram account - https://instagram.com/stories/bmw/30...d=MWI4MTIyMDE=

I think I saw somewhere that it is 2/8 as the date

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by EricJTsang

I think I saw somewhere that it is 2/8 as the date

Yes, it has been the 7th or the 8th so within a day or so.

[hiluca]

Just watched the instagram post. I´m a bit confused, i don´t remember seeing a bottom part DRL in the closed room at the Brussels autoshow.

In the instagram post you can clearly see a bottom DRL part being lit up before the main beams come on.

[PandaSPUR]

Originally Posted by hiluca

Just watched the instagram post. I´m a bit confused, i don´t remember seeing a bottom part DRL in the closed room at the Brussels autoshow.

In the instagram post you can clearly see a bottom DRL part being lit up before the main beams come on.

Might just be a start up animation of sorts for the main beam?

[Bmwx5z]

Could it be fog lights built into the headlight assembly

[oscar1992124]

just purchased the xDrive i40 and is arriving in coming March... as my wife will need a car to drive, should i regret this or am i stupid not to wait for the new one... ?

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by oscar1992124

just purchased the xDrive i40 and is arriving in coming March... as my wife will need a car to drive, should i regret this or am i stupid not to wait for the new one... ?

No, you should not regret it at all. Congratulations on your new X5. Good luck, enjoy and be safe.

[PandaSPUR]

Originally Posted by oscar1992124

just purchased the xDrive i40 and is arriving in coming March... as my wife will need a car to drive, should i regret this or am i stupid not to wait for the new one... ?

Congrats!

I don't think either choice is bad. You're lucky you had a reason to go one way instead of the other. Being stuck in the middle trying to decide to get LCI or pre-LCI is more unfortunate IMO.

I'm on the opposite side, forced to wait for LCI since its too close to the cutoff to do a custom order with individual color for pre-LCI.

[10101X5]

Originally Posted by oscar1992124

just purchased the xDrive i40 and is arriving in coming March... as my wife will need a car to drive, should i regret this or am i stupid not to wait for the new one... ?

Yeah you said it. If you already have this feel, I would cancel the order and eat the deposit.

[arRod1981]

Originally Posted by PandaSPUR

Congrats!

I don't think either choice is bad. You're lucky you had a reason to go one way instead of the other. Being stuck in the middle trying to decide to get LCI or pre-LCI is more unfortunate IMO.

I'm on the opposite side, forced to wait for LCI since its too close to the cutoff to do a custom order with individual color for pre-LCI.

What Individual Color are you going for?

[mlurker]

Originally Posted by MadMaxed

Hey. Your experience do resonate with me. I would miss the Blue-on-Black angular yet smooth cluster gauge.

However, I was just introspecting the other day and this thought crossed my mind. Here me out..

There is possibility that we are having issues accepting ID8 because we are too comfortable with ID7?

Everything would feel out of place in ID8 if you have used ID7 for years and have build a mental muscle memory.

Possibly someone migrating to BMW from from MB/RR would not have these second thoughts since everything will be new for him and they will just accept it for what it is..

What do you think?
(Not trying to make a point or convince you..My mind is just wandering..)

The most resistance is coming from existing BMW owners - that's understandable. Those who are buying for first time may like the new styling, simpler and cleaner view. They don't know what they are going to lose

[PandaSPUR]

Originally Posted by arRod1981

What Individual Color are you going for?

From the threads I've seen here, its a polarizing choice lol.
Going for Urban Green, and planning to put XPEL Stealth over it.