New BMW X5 Spy Shots (Updated - Page 5 )
05-26-06, 09:34 PM
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first virtually uncamouflaged photos of the 2008 BMW X5 :
Mildly retouched by computer toshow better detail :
At first sight the second generation X5 looks like it carries on with the main characteristics from its predecessor. The new model has been developed under the code-name E 70.
However, looking closer, the main difference is that the newcomer is about 16 cm longer and 6 cm wider than the current model. It is thus providing enough room for a third row of seats. Like with all the other modern luxury off-roaders, also the new X5 can seat up to seven passengers, which quite obviously has become a must. Also the dashboard of BMW’s biggest off-roader has been revised to incorporate all new technical gadgets like a radar governed cruise control and BMW’s first night vision. An evolution of BMW’s x-Drive AWD system is in place, plus advanced wheel-by-wheel traction control.
Power is expected to come from two revamped Diesel engines, a 3,0 litre six cylinder/231 HP and a 4,5 litre V8/330 HP and from gasoline engines starting with a 3,0 litre six cylinder /258 HP up to a new V8 5,0 litre /367 HP.
The new X5’s release is scheduled for October 2006, an M-version could be in the pipeline for later on.
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source : autospies
05-27-06, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by GStateOM
Is that now going to be based on the Cayenne and Toureg?
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05-27-06, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
If it wasn't for the double kidney grill, you can't tell these new BMWs from Kias or Pontiacs.
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I'll go so far as to say that some of the better looking Hyundai products out there right now (namely the Azera, Sonata and Tiburon) look just as good as any Lexus or Toyota (except the SC430, which is and always will be disgustingly ugly in a way that none of the new BMWs can even match).
And the Kia Sorento is one of the nicest looking small SUVs on the market. What about the Pontiac Solstice or G6? Sharp looking cars, both.
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05-27-06, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by akhbhaat
That would have been insulting in the past, but most of the lower end manufacturers have made great strides in improving the styling of their products to mimick the more upscale manufacturers - not the other way around.
I'll go so far as to say that some of the better looking Hyundai products out there right now (namely the Azera, Sedona and Tiburon) look just as good as any Lexus or Toyota (except the SC430, which is and always will be disgustingly ugly in a way that none of the new BMWs can even match). And the Kia Sorento is one of the nicest looking small SUVs on the market. What about the Pontiac Solstice or G6? Sharp looking cars, both.
I'll go so far as to say that some of the better looking Hyundai products out there right now (namely the Azera, Sedona and Tiburon) look just as good as any Lexus or Toyota (except the SC430, which is and always will be disgustingly ugly in a way that none of the new BMWs can even match). And the Kia Sorento is one of the nicest looking small SUVs on the market. What about the Pontiac Solstice or G6? Sharp looking cars, both.
Now to say Hyundai products are on par with the looks of Lexus is no offense, PWI.
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I'll show you why you think the Sorento is good looking, its a knock-off RX.
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05-27-06, 02:27 PM
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If that RX were a BMW or Mercedes and that Kia were a Lexus, virtually everybody on this forum would argue that the Sorento's bulky wheel arches, slightly reshaped headlights and revised bumper were a clear indicator that the car was not a direct copy, but just coincidentally similar because the overall shape and certain lines simply matched with the prevailing style and taste of the day - or something like that. Don't believe me? Watch what happens when I post pictures of any prior generation Lexus LS and the Mercedes S-class which existed at the time the LS was designed (as I've done before in this very same forum). That's called a double standard. Don't worry, it happens in all the other manufacturer forums, as well. One of the biggest bastions of internet idiocy and bias is currently found in the fine folks at E46Fanatics.
Oh, and there's simply no accounting for taste. I'm ambivalent towards the 3 (though the overall shape is promising, there's just something slightly awkward about the side profile of the nose - something I see in the A4 and 2IS as well - we can thank new pedestrian safety regulations in Europe for that), but I love the Z4. I'll also tell you right now that I think the Azera is a (slightly) better looking car than the new Camry (and therefore the ES350), which has an excessively high beltline and an awkwardly balanced front profile (design traits which may be popular right now, but that's not going to change the fact that I don't like them). Of course, the Santa Fe and Elantra and what not are still crap.
Speaking of knockoffs, I did promise pictures and here they are:
Oh, and there's simply no accounting for taste. I'm ambivalent towards the 3 (though the overall shape is promising, there's just something slightly awkward about the side profile of the nose - something I see in the A4 and 2IS as well - we can thank new pedestrian safety regulations in Europe for that), but I love the Z4. I'll also tell you right now that I think the Azera is a (slightly) better looking car than the new Camry (and therefore the ES350), which has an excessively high beltline and an awkwardly balanced front profile (design traits which may be popular right now, but that's not going to change the fact that I don't like them). Of course, the Santa Fe and Elantra and what not are still crap.
Speaking of knockoffs, I did promise pictures and here they are:
05-27-06, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by akhbhaat
Speaking of knockoffs, I did promise pictures and here they are:
Get real dude, first gen LS raped MB in every possible way, and made MB flagship S class look like an ancient Caddillac. In fact, the S class in the picture was a knock off the fist gen LS.