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OK - It's official - I really don't like this! I don't even think it can grow on me as it looks too much like an X3 

The general consensus always seems to be that "the M Sport will look better than the SE" but in this instance I don't think that holds... let us know what you think...

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/ ... -pics.html

I cant get away with it at all either. Looks to me like BMWs designers are in danger of copying Subaru's party trick of losing existing customers by bringing out a new model which looks worse than the outgoing one.

Oh dear......that's definitely not on my 'would consider' list.  The front is just wrong and tbh it looks like a larger X1.  Let's hope the higher spec versions come with an improved body kit.

Richard

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn_wKJ_7m8g - still cant embed vids...

Some good shots of the X5 through the ages. I am definitely warming to the new one.

Really need to see it in the flesh but initial reaction is not good!!

Whilst there are some improvements and things that I do like the look of, it's just a bit evolutionary and lacks the wow  factor. All very functional.

My excitement is at about the same level as when I got my new dishwasher with a top rack for loading all the cutlery.

I'm also wondering whether the stone chipping wheel arch issue is why the M Sport looks so plain. Looks like the side profile has been toned right down.

It's all a bit sad really..one expects the announcement of a new model to create excitement but in this case it's the complete opposite. On the other hand everone is raving about the new 7 seater Range Rover Sport that seems to be creating a lot of buzz both within the current owner groups and the press...Jaguar Land Rover sure are getting it right!