Unofficially revealed: BMW X5 LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) for 2010

Mark · 01-28-2010, 12:47 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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Cloud9blue · 01-28-2010, 01:08 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, 01:11 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, 01:13 PM

WOW they put the fog lamps inside the bumper = (

GuyOh · 01-28-2010, 01:17 PM

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

Mark · 01-28-2010, 01:19 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, 01:22 PM

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

BMWinNorthdakota · 01-28-2010, 01:50 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, 01:51 PM

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

cloakster · 01-28-2010, 01:52 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, 02:18 PM

God, the current X5 is soooo gorgeous!

This update/LCI is Ugly as shit

Jonny550 · 01-28-2010, 02:19 PM

i thought the x5 was already LCI'ed

Imola.ZHP · 01-28-2010, 02:23 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, 02:24 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, 02:30 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, 02:58 PM

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

bavarian19 · 01-28-2010, 03:08 PM

ew

ChrisM135i · 01-28-2010, 03:12 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, 03:17 PM

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

mapezzul · 01-28-2010, 03:25 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, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Year1of1

so glad I got a '10

So much more beautiful

positiveions · 01-28-2010, 03:53 PM

boooh to those designers.

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Mark Administrator 6414 Rep 4,201 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [8.32]	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! __________________ BMW 1M. BMW M2. BMW M2.
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cloakster Lieutenant 34 Rep 407 Posts Drives: 2012 VW GLI Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario 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
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Imola.ZHP Colonel 129 Rep 2,218 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW i3 BEV EE Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mud Island, TN 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 __________________ - 2014 CPO i01 BEV Electronaut Edition Capparis White Tera World, '17- - 2015 CPO i01 BEV Laurel Grey Tera World, '17- - 2015 i01 REx Laurel Grey Tera World, '15-'17 - 2003 CPO 330i ZHP Imola Red Build 03/03/03, '06-'15 Last edited by Imola.ZHP; 01-28-2010 at 02:44 PM..
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