2010 X5 Facelift Photos continue... - XBimmers.com

MarkE90M3 · 09-22-2009, 09:26 PM

With all the changes to the BMW X lineup in the last 6-12 months it seems as tho the current X5 has been left behind a little bit. Not that we are all for such a rapid turnover in design tweaks, nevertheless it seems as tho every X car is either being completly redone or refreshed. So it does make sense that the bread and butter X5 not be treated as a second class citizen and get some updates as well. These photos fairly clearly show that the car will recieve the X6 face but with some tweaks to the bumper that makes it a bit more fitting to the X5 chassis, this may represent an M-Sport bumper addition which would be a crossover between the standard X5 and the X5-M

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Fzara2000 · 09-22-2009, 09:42 PM

looks kinda small, like an X3 almost...maybe the spy shots are really of the X3?

MarkE90M3 · 09-22-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Fzara2000

looks kinda small, like an X3 almost...maybe the spy shots are really of the X3?

No its X5 for sure. But the X3 is getting a full redesign later this year, expect it to have a more flowing shape similar to the new X1 with a new face that will be distinct from the X1, X5 and X6. it will have an 'angry' face to it

Nikkahtropolis · 09-22-2009, 09:53 PM

This looks like (and I know it's early to judge) it's going to be the first facelift that looks worse than the outgoing model.

woodnphilosfr · 09-22-2009, 10:13 PM

These photos look a lot like the M-sport package in disguise

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beamer · 09-22-2009, 10:35 PM

This has probably been noted elsewhere, and a minor point, but I am glad that BMW is moving towards a lower profile roof rail. I noticed it in the F11 5-series touring spy shots, and now here on the X5. The current roof rail style looks old and dated (on all X's and tourings). This is much nicer, IMO.

the infamous... · 09-22-2009, 10:46 PM

Look at the tail lights.

meruyailir · 09-22-2009, 10:58 PM

I don't get it. What X6 face? It looks exactly like the current X5 face except for the bumper. The X6 (and X5M) has that more slanted headlights. Not this one.

vincmo · 09-23-2009, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

This looks like (and I know it's early to judge) it's going to be the first facelift that looks worse than the outgoing model.

Her we go again!

Croatian · 09-23-2009, 05:35 AM

I hope the redesigned interior will have some of the 5-GT details e.g. ambience light accross the lower part of the dash, nicer dials, etc.

zenderm3 · 09-23-2009, 08:44 AM

Nice.... should be interesting...

d3l0n · 09-23-2009, 10:21 AM

yay! new tail lights! next is the x6 :-)

VintageBMW · 09-23-2009, 10:32 AM

definitely the M Sport Package that you can now order for the 4.8 or 3.0 but not on the diesel; personally, I think it looks girly

chuck92103 · 09-23-2009, 10:38 AM

No running boards? Does the current X5 M have them? I don't mean the optional aluminum boards, but the basic black that are usually standard on the X5.

scott@bmwhn · 09-23-2009, 11:45 AM

this is def. the Msport...notice the painted wheel flares. On a standard X5 the flares (or lack there of) as well as the rockers would be black plastic, not to mention the front bumper is a toned down version of the M front bumper.

Also worth noting: those wheels are the M-sport wheels that come on the current X5 3.0 M-sport and the roof rails are currently only available on M and M-sport models

-Scott

fijigabe0 · 09-23-2009, 12:49 PM

anyone notice the egg-crate around the fog lamps? does this mean small intercoolers and a new engine lineup???

BMW BRAD · 09-27-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

This looks like (and I know it's early to judge) it's going to be the first facelift that looks worse than the outgoing model.

I fully agree! WTF is going on with the designing lately?

I thought that after Bangle left, designs would get better and better......

TOPHER325 · 10-13-2009, 05:07 PM

Hey guys, i unfortunately have no pictures but one of these X5 prototypes passed me this weekend in Atlanta, GA. (Virginia-Highlands area) i had lost it by the time i tried to turn around and get a picture. it was the same color as the one pictured in the OP and had similar camo.

bavarian19 · 10-13-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW BRAD

I fully agree! WTF is going on with the designing lately?

I thought that after Bangle left, designs would get better and better......

... now people are going to be begging to have him back...

09-22-2009, 09:26 PM	#1
MarkE90M3 Administrator Drives: E46 / E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 3,310 iTrader: (1) View MarkE90M3's Garage	2010 X5 Facelift Photos continue... With all the changes to the BMW X lineup in the last 6-12 months it seems as tho the current X5 has been left behind a little bit. Not that we are all for such a rapid turnover in design tweaks, nevertheless it seems as tho every X car is either being completly redone or refreshed. So it does make sense that the bread and butter X5 not be treated as a second class citizen and get some updates as well. These photos fairly clearly show that the car will recieve the X6 face but with some tweaks to the bumper that makes it a bit more fitting to the X5 chassis, this may represent an M-Sport bumper addition which would be a crossover between the standard X5 and the X5-M __________________ BMWtheultimatedrivingmachine

09-22-2009, 09:42 PM	#2
Fzara2000 Second Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 228 iTrader: (0)	looks kinda small, like an X3 almost...maybe the spy shots are really of the X3? __________________ E90 335i Sedan \| Blacklines \| 35% Huper Optic Tint \| V1 hardwired \| Black out grill \| LED License Plate Lights \| Lux 5.0

09-22-2009, 09:53 PM	#4
Nikkahtropolis Old username: Bimmer Loyalist Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 10,144 iTrader: (0)	This looks like (and I know it's early to judge) it's going to be the first facelift that looks worse than the outgoing model. __________________ E92 335i: Space Grey/Coral Red/Aluminum Trim: JB\|VMR V710s\|M-Sport Rear Bumper & Rockers\|M3 Spoiler\|Golf-T

09-22-2009, 10:13 PM	#5
woodnphilosfr Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 415 iTrader: (3) View woodnphilosfr's Garage	These photos look a lot like the M-sport package in disguise...

09-22-2009, 10:35 PM	#6
beamer Private Drives: e91 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	This has probably been noted elsewhere, and a minor point, but I am glad that BMW is moving towards a lower profile roof rail. I noticed it in the F11 5-series touring spy shots, and now here on the X5. The current roof rail style looks old and dated (on all X's and tourings). This is much nicer, IMO. __________________ '07 e91 328xi: SG / Black Leather / Sport / Premium / CW / Xenon / Logic 7 / Sirius / iPod '00 e46 323i touring: (retired)

09-22-2009, 10:46 PM	#7
the infamous... Brigadier General Drives: on PZero Nero's Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 3,842 iTrader: (0)	Look at the tail lights.

09-22-2009, 10:58 PM	#8
meruyailir Lieutenant Drives: E90 325, E70 X5 3.0 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indonesia Posts: 467 iTrader: (0)	I don't get it. What X6 face? It looks exactly like the current X5 face except for the bumper. The X6 (and X5M) has that more slanted headlights. Not this one. __________________ 2008 E70 X5 3.0 Alpine White 2005 E90 325 Black Sapphire

09-23-2009, 05:35 AM	#10
Croatian Private First Class Drives: E92 325d coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vienna Posts: 151 iTrader: (0)	I hope the redesigned interior will have some of the 5-GT details e.g. ambience light accross the lower part of the dash, nicer dials, etc. __________________ E92 325d/AT/saddle brown sport seats/usb interface/navigation pro/pro-logic 7/high-beam assistant/m steering wheel&handbrake/m sideskirts & back bumper/rooflining black/light package/performance brakes

09-23-2009, 08:44 AM	#11
zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,503 iTrader: (0)	Nice.... should be interesting... __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - No Longer With Me 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD

09-23-2009, 10:21 AM	#12
d3l0n I love the ///M3, but I want 550hp ///M5 Drives: BMW330iE90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 2,728 iTrader: (1) View d3l0n's Garage	yay! new tail lights! next is the x6 :-) __________________ .::d3l0n::.

09-23-2009, 10:32 AM	#13
VintageBMW Lieutenant Drives: 2009 Z4 35i and 2010 X5 35d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 473 iTrader: (0)	definitely the M Sport Package that you can now order for the 4.8 or 3.0 but not on the diesel; personally, I think it looks girly

09-23-2009, 10:38 AM	#14
chuck92103 Captain Drives: 2008 BMW X6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Socal Posts: 971 iTrader: (0)	No running boards? Does the current X5 M have them? I don't mean the optional aluminum boards, but the basic black that are usually standard on the X5. __________________ 2008 X6 xDrive3.5i 2008 VW GTI

09-23-2009, 11:45 AM	#15
scott@bmwhn Lieutenant Drives: Msport 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 481 iTrader: (1)	this is def. the Msport...notice the painted wheel flares. On a standard X5 the flares (or lack there of) as well as the rockers would be black plastic, not to mention the front bumper is a toned down version of the M front bumper. Also worth noting: those wheels are the M-sport wheels that come on the current X5 3.0 M-sport and the roof rails are currently only available on M and M-sport models -Scott __________________ 09' E90-AW-Oyster-Msport-Prem-6FL-CA http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=301429 Scott Dunham BMW of Houston North performance and accessories consultant

09-23-2009, 12:49 PM	#16
fijigabe0 Private First Class Drives: 2007 X3 3.0si; 2009 328i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL, USA Posts: 151 iTrader: (0)	anyone notice the egg-crate around the fog lamps? does this mean small intercoolers and a new engine lineup??? __________________ Gabriel A. Couriel 2007 BMW X3 3.0si - My Car 2006 BMW 330xi - Wife's Car (left the nest, 2/28/2009) 2009 BMW 328i - Wife's New Car (first non-AWD BMW... must admit, it drives real nice!) 1998 Dodge Dakota - My OTHER Car

10-13-2009, 05:07 PM	#18
TOPHER325 New Member Drives: 87 325is Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, i unfortunately have no pictures but one of these X5 prototypes passed me this weekend in Atlanta, GA. (Virginia-Highlands area) i had lost it by the time i tried to turn around and get a picture. it was the same color as the one pictured in the OP and had similar camo. __________________