2023 G05 X5 LCI Facelift Prototype Latest Sighting & Info

Jason · 11-09-2022, 09:59 AM

Updated Nov 9 with photos revealing the V8 (S68) powered LCI facelift X5 M60i front bumper design and kidney grilles

Photos revealing the LCI facelift X5 M60i front bumper design and kidney grilles

P1 · 11-09-2022, 10:12 AM

I can't spot the differences for the life of me.

playswcars · 11-09-2022, 10:14 AM

Hard to improve on the G05, one of the few cars where I'd call the design "perfect".

scungilio · 11-09-2022, 10:15 AM

The exhaust bezels appear to be a tad more appropriate for a high HP V8 SUV.
The tailights are well hidden by the camo in these pics.
From what can be gleaned this appears to be a light but favorable makeover.
Thanks for posting!

swainbmw · 11-09-2022, 10:26 AM

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Bring on the renders….

The front ends, Kinda, looking pointed

quad_drive · 11-09-2022, 10:30 AM

Looks similar to the X3 LCI. I think the M-Sport front bumper is a nice upgrade. New DRL pattern from the 3 series LCI.

Curious to see what's the update to the taillights. Looks like it got rid of the of the current gap slots in the middle.

Side profile looks identical to the current car, which is expected for most LCI.

The interior will see some major updates to iDrive 8 similar to the X7.

Overall, I think BMW is doing a good job with the LCI. No surprises.

scungilio · 11-09-2022, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by swainbmw

The front ends, Kinda, looking pointed

If this is an actual photo of the final LCI product then I am all for it. Looks great, fresh but not any kind of a radical change.
I can see what you mean about a pointed profile which works nicely as the current generation that I have is a bit more "flat faced".
Great refresh, hope it comes through this way.

swainbmw · 11-09-2022, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by swainbmw

The front ends, Kinda, looking pointed

If this is an actual photo of the final LCI product then I am all for it. Looks great, fresh but not any kind of a radical change.
I can see what you mean about a pointed profile which works nicely as the current generation that I have is a bit more "flat faced".
Great refresh, hope it comes through this way.

I do like the flat front end, and the rendering of the drawing may look a bit different in person let's hope

arciga18 · 11-09-2022, 10:45 AM

I would just take the mirrors . Easy aftermarket fix so I am going to go with the pre lci for now.

B///MWGuy · 11-09-2022, 10:50 AM

Am i the only one who loved the large "fighter jet intake" style intake (whether fake or not) at the bottom sides? I know they have to move on with design but I feel like this is a downgrade...

jmack123 · 11-09-2022, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by P1

I can't spot the differences for the life of me.

Looks like the front end is closer to the new M-sport X3/X4s.

jmack123 · 11-09-2022, 11:07 AM

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Am i the only one who loved the large "fighter jet intake" style intake (whether fake or not) at the bottom sides? I know they have to move on with design but I feel like this is a downgrade...

Completely agree. The new intake vents look funny to me.

unfoundnemo · 11-09-2022, 11:16 AM

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Looks like the front end is closer to the new M-sport X3/X4s.

Yep, I'm a big fan. They look a lot more aggressive than their pre-LCI counterparts. If you had the option to spec the M-sport seats in an X5 M60i, it be a tough decision to jump to the X5M... even as-is it's certainly a closer call with an SUV (especially given then S68) than looking at that decision from a sedan or coupe perspective.

ArchieV · 11-09-2022, 11:30 AM

Not a huge fan of the new LCI lower exterior air intakes on the front bumper with that awkward triangular designs. I know it's going on all the models top down but I think I preferred the pre LCI for that aspect.

xmanpro · 11-09-2022, 12:20 PM

This shit looks fast.

bholler · 11-09-2022, 12:44 PM

Proof BMW can still make a good looking front end if they truly want to.

jdub486 · 11-09-2022, 12:46 PM

Looks great. And that's Marina Bay Blue. Along with a new wheel design on the rears. I'm between an lci 50e, 60i, or a used x5m.

scungilio · 11-09-2022, 12:46 PM

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This shit looks fast.

It does and that is a good thing.

ASAP · 11-09-2022, 12:51 PM

Exterior looks good... interior I am sure looks great with ID8 lol.

P1 · 11-09-2022, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jmack123

Looks like the front end is closer to the new M-sport X3/X4s.

So just a big LCI X3/X4? Certainly less aggressive than what it is currently. Has that weird "smile".

440i6MT · 11-09-2022, 02:40 PM

Elephant in the room: M-engine in a non-M model
Thus essentially creating an additional tier within the M-range.

jmack123 · 11-09-2022, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jmack123

Looks like the front end is closer to the new M-sport X3/X4s.

So just a big LCI X3/X4? Certainly less aggressive than what it is currently. Has that weird "smile".

Agree about the weird "smile". Not a huge fan of the redesign. I think it actually looks more "aggressive", but lacks the refinement of the pre-LCI look.

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