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Is this really the new X5 ?

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 8:10 am
by X5msd
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Re: Is this really the new X5 ?

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:44 am
by xl5
i hope not, it looks very much like an x3...

Re: Is this really the new X5 ?

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:53 am
by snipez999
Someone just plugged an airline into an X1 and pumped it up a bit!

That will only add fuel to wife's argument for a new RR next year.......

Is this really the new X5 ?

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:08 am
by X5msd
Don't look great
Hope these pics are well of the mark
The LCI looks a lot better

Re: Is this really the new X5 ?

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:54 am
by X5Sport
Looks pretty close to the test mules now on the road.  I don't think these are too far off the 3rd gen version.

It's supposed to be going to be larger, but lighter (being made of Ali rather than steel), and the base model has a 4-pot diesel.  Due early next year.

Real life piccies here.

Richard

Re: Is this really the new X5 ?

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 11:04 am
by MJim
Bit of a disappointment I must admit - and agree with X5Sport that it does look consistent with latest spy shots.  :xmassad:

Re: Is this really the new X5 ?

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 12:20 pm
by 535dboy
I think that front will have presence and looks nicer than the e70

The back looks the same as all the others.

Re: Is this really the new X5 ?

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 2:13 pm
by IvanG
It's OK but I'm hoping that the forthcoming X4 will be a looker!

Re: Is this really the new X5 ?

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 2:48 pm
by Don Coffey
I always feel the diagrams don't show off the cars fully.  I'll save judgement until I've see a couple in the flesh.  BMW do seem to be able to produce cars that aren't loved at first but soon take a hold on the emotions.

Don

Re: Is this really the new X5 ?

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 3:08 pm
by 535dboy
[quote="Don Coffey"]
I always feel the diagrams don't show off the cars fully.  I'll save judgement until I've see a couple in the flesh.  BMW do seem to be able to produce cars that aren't loved at first but soon take a hold on the emotions.

Don
[/quote]

I wasn't sure the X6 was ever loved was it!? :P

Re: Is this really the new X5 ?

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:46 pm
by shadrack
doesnt look great tbh, but when the new x3 came out i thaught the same, but now in the right colour and sport, i quite like them, to the point i would consider one over an x5 in the future!! even with the 05 shape x3 (not a looker) i cant help thinking that used they do everything of an x5 for alot cheaper and cheaper to run.

i think it will be a grower and the colour is imo dreadfull!!

Re: Is this really the new X5 ?

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:55 pm
by Jalf
New pedestrian friendly front ends  :o

Looks to be the real deal though, wonder how the X6 looks.

Re: Is this really the new X5 ?

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:43 pm
by 5wany
I dont think its far away from final version (evolution not revolution), though there are bigger changes to interior and engine line up though

Is this really the new X5 ?

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:40 pm
by sramsay
Those shots look like an xLine version. I quite like it. I expect the MSport model will be more my cup of tea though...

Re: Is this really the new X5 ?

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:49 pm
by X5Sport
[quote="IvanG"]
It's OK but I'm hoping that the forthcoming X4 will be a looker!
[/quote]
Hope so.....I've got two 'X4 ***' number plates not in use, but on retention. Not that they'll be worth anything of course. :(