2023 BMW X5 LCI Facelift Prototype Spied Testing At The Nürburgring

Marty in NY · 05-17-2022, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DeeKay

Just the fact that it has come to this ! If it has one of the most terrible BMW design choices of late, but not THE most terrible, we are happy

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Let us not forget the BangleButt and of course the intentional wrinkly seat backs

ThesaVeliona · 05-17-2022, 10:29 AM

Is there any sound footage for X7 M60i? I am lowkey curious as to how S68 sounds compared to N63/S63.

tha_good_life · 05-17-2022, 11:17 AM

Doesn't look too bad.

10101X5 · 05-17-2022, 11:55 AM

Confirmed or not, it doesn't look like split headlight. I must be the minority here... I don't think split headlight is that bad.

jiggie · 05-17-2022, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 10101X5

Confirmed or not, it doesn't look like split headlight. I must be the minority here... I don't think split headlight is that bad.

I think BMW's way of implementing it was pretty bad though. The way its implemented on the Genesis GV80 is nice, not so much on the X7.

Royal1262 · 05-17-2022, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 10101X5

Confirmed or not, it doesn't look like split headlight. I must be the minority here... I don't think split headlight is that bad.

No your not, because I don't think it's that bad either. A lot of people don't like change especially older people. I welcome change and accept the fact that everything it's not going to stay the same. BMW doesn't want to get left behind which is smart. Sometimes when you don't get ahead of the game, you'll find yourself out of business ie... Microsoft smart phone.

atl_1M · 05-17-2022, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by parkstr8

The more I look at the lights...I'm not 100% convinced the front lights are not split/new...

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This will not have split headlights. It will have the upside down halos similar to the 3 series LCI that has been leaked.

GuyOh · 05-17-2022, 01:06 PM

I really hope bmw doesn't screw this up, the current x5 is such a handsome looking vehicle

mopaman · 05-17-2022, 10:48 PM

What colors were those? Tanzanite and phytonic blue?

TurtleBoy · 05-18-2022, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mopaman

What colors were those? Tanzanite and phytonic blue?

That was Tanzanite.

mlurker · 05-18-2022, 10:05 AM

Given that BMW 3 dashboard looks very similar to X5, X5 LCI will likely be the same

BMW 3 LCI interior

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1923430

OSee · 05-18-2022, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jiggie

I think BMW's way of implementing it was pretty bad though. The way its implemented on the Genesis GV80 is nice, not so much on the X7.

The one of the greatest implementation of split headlights ever came a decade ago with the Jeep Cherokee. Initially it looked like shit but by the end of that generation it was seamlessly integrated and no longer an eye sore.

I think BMW will similarly refine over an LCI or two.

Norbimmer · 05-18-2022, 03:36 PM

The headlights will probably be slimmer than the current ones and with a straight line on the bottom part, just like they removed the kink on the 3-series, this will probably be the same for the X5. DRLs similar to 3 LCI. My guess is also there will be no more lasers as an option, removed for the X7 and now the 3 LCI, but will have the blue accents for the matrix LEDs.

Idrive 8 and the other panel design changes seen in X7 and 3-series LCI are pretty much a given, R.I.P the 8 programmable short-cut buttons, you will be dearly missed and never forgotten.

PLF69 · 05-19-2022, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Norbimmer

Idrive 8 and the other panel design changes seen in X7 and 3-series LCI are pretty much a given, R.I.P the 8 programmable short-cut buttons, you will be dearly missed and never forgotten.

The 8 buttons are still there, just integrated into the screen. At least they tried a bit

PittsDriver · 05-19-2022, 06:38 AM

Those headlights look pretty squinty-eyed to me. Not at all a fan and just another reason why I think I'm going to be pretty happy to have jumped in to a '22 M50i

cellarrat · 05-19-2022, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Norbimmer

The headlights will probably be slimmer than the current ones and with a straight line on the bottom part, just like they removed the kink on the 3-series, this will probably be the same for the X5. DRLs similar to 3 LCI. My guess is also there will be no more lasers as an option, removed for the X7 and now the 3 LCI, but will have the blue accents for the matrix LEDs.

Idrive 8 and the other panel design changes seen in X7 and 3-series LCI are pretty much a given, R.I.P the 8 programmable short-cut buttons, you will be dearly missed and never forgotten.

As I have said before, I bought my X5 in this iteration in large part because I saw the trend towards button elimination. I want no part of the all-glass cockpit.

When we eventually get to a flawless voice recognition system I suppose it won't matter as much. We are not there yet

sharkymcpeterson · 05-19-2022, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GuyOh

I really hope bmw doesn't screw this up, the current x5 is such a handsome looking vehicle

I'd use the phrase "bad ass" to describe the current gen look.

s4iscool · 05-22-2022, 10:57 PM

any eta of the 2023 refresh?

DonKeedic · 05-23-2022, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by s4iscool

any eta of the 2023 refresh?

The refresh is a 2024 model year. My guess is we'll see deliveries beginning in August 2023.

buckybadger · 05-23-2022, 01:23 AM

Don't tell me that BMW is going to ruin the looks of the most handsome automobile in their lineup.

B///MWGuy · 05-23-2022, 11:50 AM

Am I the only one not happy that X5s are not getting more premium interior than 3 series?

Usually models in 5 - 7 range shared interior design than 1-3 (when even number models didn't exist).

comebackidlci · 06-01-2022, 12:59 PM

Has anyone seen the new X1 today? thought it was the X5 LCI

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