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Jason · 01-17-2012, 04:19 PM

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Spied: Next BMW X5 (F15) Model Hits Testing and Shows Grilles For First Time

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The next generation BMW X5 (F15) has begun its public testing! We bring you the first photos of it undergoing winter testing in Northern Sweden. These photos show the F15's new grille design for the first time - which are clearly larger, wider, and bolder than the current X5's.

Preliminary info indicates that the hood sits flush with the larger/wider grilles. The headlights are supposed to be trapezoidal shaped and will connect to the headlights, like the F30 3 series. The F15 will also adopt many of the new X model design cues from the X3 and X1.

The F15 X5 is expected to weigh less than the current E70 X5 and ride on a modified version of the F10 5 series chassis. Expect both diesel and gasoline 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder engine options.

The next gen X5 will continue to be manufactured in BMW's Spartanburg, South Carolina plant, and will go on sale in late 2013 as a 2014 model.

Updated 1/22/12 with first 2014 X5 (F15) video:

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WJGreer · 01-17-2012, 04:57 PM

Pretty dark all day in Sweden right now, isn't it.

Rich@GTBPerformance · 01-17-2012, 04:59 PM

Yup... looks like camo.

Park2670 · 01-17-2012, 05:00 PM

Its going to be sweet!

Relapse · 01-17-2012, 05:05 PM

i see the night vision camera in the grille!

PTA85 · 01-17-2012, 05:06 PM

It looks like the front is going to be really aggressive. Can't wait till it's totally revealed.

georgere · 01-17-2012, 05:14 PM

"The F15 will also adopt many of the new X model design cues from the X3 and X1." - these cues are the reason why I will never buy X3 or X1 if the cues stay. they make the car to look too cute...

JasonCSU · 01-17-2012, 05:20 PM

Now that the photos of the X5 test mules have appeared like SCOTT26 mentioned this morning, I suspect we'll also see M4 test mule photos soon.

Rost1n · 01-17-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by WJGreer

Pretty dark all day in Sweden right now, isn't it.

In the north, yeah. But not in the south no

Ascari · 01-17-2012, 05:59 PM

Does this look like it sits a little lower than the current x5?

JasonCSU · 01-17-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ascari

Does this look like it sits a little lower than the current x5?

I thought that as well. The overhangs appear longer too, but maybe that is the camouflage being deceiving.

WJGreer · 01-17-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by georgere

"The F15 will also adopt many of the new X model design cues from the X3 and X1." - these cues are the reason why I will never buy X3 or X1 if the cues stay. they make the car to look too cute...

I agree. The X3 and X1, while both fantastic vehicles by all accounts, look a little cute. Not for me.

Diver · 01-17-2012, 07:09 PM

I need to have my 135i wrapped in camo.

Frankless24 · 01-17-2012, 07:15 PM

IS it just me or does this look longer and more proportional past to the current gen Audi Q7 and Volvo xc90? There's more length past the C pillar to the D pillar? Personally that's what I like most about the current x5, it's big enough but not suburban size soccer mom looking Does anybody get what I'm on about? Lol

bavarian19 · 01-17-2012, 07:19 PM

nice!

JasonCSU · 01-17-2012, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankless24

IS it just me or does this look longer and more proportional past to the current gen Audi Q7 and Volvo xc90? There's more length past the C pillar to the D pillar? Personally that's what I like most about the current x5, it's big enough but not suburban size soccer mom looking Does anybody get what I'm on about? Lol

I get it. That's what I was thinking when I first saw the pictures as well.

serge1 · 01-17-2012, 08:29 PM

I hope the cue from X3 is not that ugly curve of the 3rd row windows...

apw2607 · 01-17-2012, 08:30 PM

Let's hope they have sorted out the battery problems with this one !

RR80 · 01-17-2012, 08:35 PM

Hope it will look abit difference and not just made the X3 bigger.

Mako · 01-17-2012, 08:40 PM

The trunk area looks longer than the current one. It does look more Q7 like in size.

宝马.e90 · 01-17-2012, 09:48 PM

From the stance and shape (from what we can see), looks like the X5 is looking more rugged and less luxury. I kind of like it, it's reminding me a lot of a Range Rover.

Bigmouth Studio · 01-17-2012, 10:25 PM

Hope that they will keep the 6th & 7th seats

01-17-2012, 04:19 PM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,901 iTrader: (0)	Spied: Next BMW X5 (F15) Model Hits Testing and Shows Grilles For First Time BIMMERPOST NEWS Spied: Next BMW X5 (F15) Model Hits Testing and Shows Grilles For First Time 68 COMMENTS Tweet The next generation BMW X5 (F15) has begun its public testing! We bring you the first photos of it undergoing winter testing in Northern Sweden. These photos show the F15's new grille design for the first time - which are clearly larger, wider, and bolder than the current X5's. Preliminary info indicates that the hood sits flush with the larger/wider grilles. The headlights are supposed to be trapezoidal shaped and will connect to the headlights, like the F30 3 series. The F15 will also adopt many of the new X model design cues from the X3 and X1. The F15 X5 is expected to weigh less than the current E70 X5 and ride on a modified version of the F10 5 series chassis. Expect both diesel and gasoline 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder engine options. The next gen X5 will continue to be manufactured in BMW's Spartanburg, South Carolina plant, and will go on sale in late 2013 as a 2014 model. Updated 1/22/12 with first 2014 X5 (F15) video: Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE Leaked Images of 2014 BMW 5 Series and M5 LCI Facelift Sibling Rivalry: BMW M235i Coupe vs M135i Hatchback BMW M235i vs Mercedes CLA 250 Sport Visual Comparo
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Relapse Private First Class Drives: black on black 745i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 100 iTrader: (0)	i see the night vision camera in the grille!

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PTA85 Second Lieutenant Drives: 06' 330i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: VA Posts: 230 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	It looks like the front is going to be really aggressive. Can't wait till it's totally revealed.

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georgere Private First Class Drives: 06 235i 6MT Sport Premium Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stamford CT Posts: 160 iTrader: (0)	"The F15 will also adopt many of the new X model design cues from the X3 and X1." - these cues are the reason why I will never buy X3 or X1 if the cues stay. they make the car to look too cute...

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Ascari Second Lieutenant Drives: '11 AW 1M - 08 X3 MSport 3.0D Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 246 iTrader: (0)	Does this look like it sits a little lower than the current x5?

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Frankless24 New Member Drives: 2003 530iA Join Date: May 2011 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	IS it just me or does this look longer and more proportional past to the current gen Audi Q7 and Volvo xc90? There's more length past the C pillar to the D pillar? Personally that's what I like most about the current x5, it's big enough but not suburban size soccer mom looking Does anybody get what I'm on about? Lol

01-17-2012, 07:19 PM	#15
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,657 iTrader: (22)	nice!

01-17-2012, 08:29 PM	#17
serge1 Private First Class Drives: X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 119 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X5 35d [0.00]	I hope the cue from X3 is not that ugly curve of the 3rd row windows...

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apw2607 Major Drives: 2009 X5 35d Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 1,297 iTrader: (0)	Let's hope they have sorted out the battery problems with this one !

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Mako 2000 M Roadster (sold), 2006 M Coupe (sold) Drives: '12 X3 35i M Spt '13 335 M Spt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,087 iTrader: (0)	The trunk area looks longer than the current one. It does look more Q7 like in size.

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宝马.e90 Major Drives: E90 325i, R56 MINI Cooper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,241 iTrader: (0)	From the stance and shape (from what we can see), looks like the X5 is looking more rugged and less luxury. I kind of like it, it's reminding me a lot of a Range Rover.

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