Unofficially revealed: BMW X5 LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) for 2010 - XBimmers.com

MarkE90M3 · 01-28-2010, 01:47 PM

Due to be revealed very soon, BMW's ultra popular X5 SAV has been caught testing in South Carolina with only but the bare minumum black tape across the bumper. But the complete bumper re-design is completly visible and seems to be nicely washed as well. We love this LCI which maintains the classic good looks of the X5 and ads a little bit of a fresh spin with the new bumper graphics. Well done BMW!

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AlpineCloud9 · 01-28-2010, 02:08 PM

that is rather hideous...

To me the best looking X5 is still the LCI E53. The current generation is just too soft on styling.

David1 · 01-28-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineCloud9

that is rather hideous...

To me the best looking X5 is still the LCI E53. The current generation is just too soft on styling.

No kidding! The fog lights look like pimples.

TreeChurtyFive · 01-28-2010, 02:13 PM

WOW they put the fog lamps inside the bumper = (

GuyOh · 01-28-2010, 02:17 PM

please tell me those fog lights are photo shopped!!!

MarkE90M3 · 01-28-2010, 02:19 PM

I think the foglights recessed into the bumpers is a new permanant design trend for certain BMWs. I can't believe you guys don't like it, to me it looks much more agressive and reminds me of the LeMans X5

davidy1688 · 01-28-2010, 02:22 PM

don't like the rear bumper... looks weird!

BMWinNorthdakota · 01-28-2010, 02:50 PM

I dont mind the fogs at all. To tell you the truth, I didnt even notice them prior to reading some of your posts.

Whats the deal w/ the 16 year old looking guys in the car???

vladberca · 01-28-2010, 02:51 PM

I think it will look much better with the M Packet!

cloakster · 01-28-2010, 02:52 PM

BMW.....what happened!?!

It looks hideous from every angle....the X5 to begin with is not that great looking, but this is just too ugly :P

Norsk · 01-28-2010, 03:18 PM

God, the current X5 is soooo gorgeous!

This update/LCI is Ugly as shit

Jon335iFL · 01-28-2010, 03:19 PM

i thought the x5 was already LCI'ed

Imola.ZHP · 01-28-2010, 03:23 PM

Wow, will the fog lights be useful at all being up that high?

Should be down at the corners like the LCI 335is vert, or more recessed like the e53 picture above.

Rear reminds me of the e53, looks fine to me, keep in mind there is a piece of black-tape running across it, just turn it to body-color in your head...

Curious to see whats up with the taillights, I don't think they would have them taped up if they were not changing them.

x5M is the best looking IMO

Year1of1 · 01-28-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Norsk

God, the current X5 is soooo gorgeous!

This update/LCI is Ugly as shit

so glad I got a '10

BimmerGuyFL · 01-28-2010, 03:30 PM

I am also glad we got a nice 2010 model. Better looking then LCI but 2010 models are the only pre LCI with the new iDrive.

BMWI6 · 01-28-2010, 03:58 PM

wtffff!!!! thats the ugliest thing i have ever ever seen in my life....

bavarian19 · 01-28-2010, 04:08 PM

ChrisM135i · 01-28-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWinNorthdakota

Whats the deal w/ the 16 year old looking guys in the car???

Daddys kids are allowed to drive the LCI X5...

The placing of the fog lights is kinda strange to me... I like the traditional place much better...

Hotwheeler1 · 01-28-2010, 04:17 PM

Really a disappointment. Only the new engine and gearbox are promising.
Very glad I got a 2010 model.

mapezzul · 01-28-2010, 04:25 PM

The plant manager & other high ups at the factory in SC often drive early production models/pre-productions- he is out with his kids!

-M

Norsk · 01-28-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Year1of1

so glad I got a '10

So much more beautiful

eatrach73 · 01-28-2010, 04:53 PM

boooh to those designers.

01-28-2010, 01:47 PM	#1
MarkE90M3 Administrator Drives: E46 / E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 3,507 iTrader: (1) View MarkE90M3's Garage	Unofficially revealed: BMW X5 LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) for 2010 Due to be revealed very soon, BMW's ultra popular X5 SAV has been caught testing in South Carolina with only but the bare minumum black tape across the bumper. But the complete bumper re-design is completly visible and seems to be nicely washed as well. We love this LCI which maintains the classic good looks of the X5 and ads a little bit of a fresh spin with the new bumper graphics. Well done BMW! __________________ BMWJOY
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01-28-2010, 02:08 PM	#2
AlpineCloud9 Captain Drives: around the potholes Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, Vancouver Posts: 797 iTrader: (6)	that is rather hideous... To me the best looking X5 is still the LCI E53. The current generation is just too soft on styling. __________________ MY09 E92 335i: Monaco Blue / Saddle Brown / Grey Poplar

01-28-2010, 02:17 PM	#5
GuyOh Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 AW 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 1,518 iTrader: (0) View GuyOh's Garage	please tell me those fog lights are photo shopped!!! __________________

01-28-2010, 02:19 PM	#6
MarkE90M3 Administrator Drives: E46 / E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 3,507 iTrader: (1) View MarkE90M3's Garage	I think the foglights recessed into the bumpers is a new permanant design trend for certain BMWs. I can't believe you guys don't like it, to me it looks much more agressive and reminds me of the LeMans X5 __________________ BMWJOY

01-28-2010, 03:19 PM	#12
Jon335iFL Brigadier General Drives: This-----------> Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jrz :) Posts: 3,247 iTrader: (12)	i thought the x5 was already LCI'ed __________________ 2.0= 12.8

01-28-2010, 02:13 PM	#4
TreeChurtyFive New Member Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY,NY Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	WOW they put the fog lamps inside the bumper = (

01-28-2010, 02:22 PM	#7
davidy1688 Private Drives: BMW X5 e70 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: California Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	don't like the rear bumper... looks weird!

01-28-2010, 02:50 PM	#8
BMWinNorthdakota Captain Drives: 2007 bmw 335i e90 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fargo ND Posts: 885 iTrader: (0)	I dont mind the fogs at all. To tell you the truth, I didnt even notice them prior to reading some of your posts. Whats the deal w/ the 16 year old looking guys in the car???

01-28-2010, 02:51 PM	#9
vladberca Captain Drives: jetta tsi/ saving for an e92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova, Romania Posts: 653 iTrader: (0)	I think it will look much better with the M Packet!

01-28-2010, 02:52 PM	#10
cloakster Private First Class Drives: '09 328i E93 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 141 iTrader: (0)	BMW.....what happened!?! It looks hideous from every angle....the X5 to begin with is not that great looking, but this is just too ugly :P

01-28-2010, 03:18 PM	#11
Norsk Major Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,004 iTrader: (0)	God, the current X5 is soooo gorgeous! This update/LCI is Ugly as shit

01-28-2010, 03:23 PM	#13
Imola.ZHP NOT FOR SALE! Drives: 2003 BMW 330i ZHP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cordova, TN Posts: 1,175 iTrader: (0)	Wow, will the fog lights be useful at all being up that high? Should be down at the corners like the LCI 335is vert, or more recessed like the e53 picture above. Rear reminds me of the e53, looks fine to me, keep in mind there is a piece of black-tape running across it, just turn it to body-color in your head... Curious to see whats up with the taillights, I don't think they would have them taped up if they were not changing them. x5M is the best looking IMO __________________ Marcus Last edited by Imola.ZHP; 01-28-2010 at 03:44 PM.

01-28-2010, 03:30 PM	#15
BimmerGuyFL Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 BMW 335i. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 206 iTrader: (0)	I am also glad we got a nice 2010 model. Better looking then LCI but 2010 models are the only pre LCI with the new iDrive. __________________ 2008 E92 BMW 335i Coupe / Atlantic Blue / Grey Leather Interior / Grey Wood trim / Premium Package / Sport Package / Cold Weather package / Steptronic with Steering Wheel Paddle shifters / PDC / iPod Connector.

01-28-2010, 03:58 PM	#16
BMWI6 Major Drives: P: 2005ZHP, 2007335 C:Z4M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,137 iTrader: (2)	wtffff!!!! thats the ugliest thing i have ever ever seen in my life.... __________________ If everything seems under control, then you are'nt going fast enough"

01-28-2010, 04:08 PM	#17
bavarian19 Lieutenant General Drives: 428ci Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 15,853 iTrader: (22)	ew __________________ E90 325i - Monaco (Sold) E92 328i - Space Gray - it has options and mods

01-28-2010, 04:17 PM	#19
Hotwheeler1 Hotwheeler1 Drives: E93 M3 2009/ E70Xdriv35d 2010 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CH Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	Really a disappointment. Only the new engine and gearbox are promising. Very glad I got a 2010 model.

01-28-2010, 04:25 PM	#20
mapezzul Special Agent Drives: Depends on the day! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,212 iTrader: (1)	The plant manager & other high ups at the factory in SC often drive early production models/pre-productions- he is out with his kids! -M __________________ 2008 ///M3 Sedan: Jerez, Sycamore, ZTP, ZPP,ZCW,EPS, iPod, 6 speed 2007 530XIT ED 3/22/07 BimmerFile.com

01-28-2010, 04:53 PM	#22
eatrach73 Brigadier General Drives: was E46 ZHP now: MKV JETTA Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 3,721 iTrader: (0)	boooh to those designers. __________________ If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough-Mario Andretti