Now with the new BMW X3 revealed to the world, the attention of the BMW community turns towards the next X5 model. The road opener for the BMW SUV family is due for a refresh next year and judging by BMW’s recent design process, it will inherit some cues from the third-generation X3. The rendering below takes those cues into consideration and pairs them with design elements and proportions specific to the X5.
The front fascia features similar headlights and kidney grille as the new X3, while the lower area of the front-end stands out with large air curtains and sculpted “fangs” that give the X5 that desired sporty look. The side view features a more slopping roofline compared to the current generation X5, while the two character lines running from rear to front emphasize the dynamics of this car.
The production of the F15 X5 is scheduled to end in BMW’s Spartanburg plant in July 2018 with the new model slotted to being production shortly after. Built atop the CLAR architecture, the G05 X5 is going to shed some serious weight, the main reason why this revamp is in the works in the first place. A mix of magnesium, aluminum and even CFRP will be infused into its body and chassis, and they should prove providential in changing the way the car handles. Of course, it will impact the fuel consumption, in a positive way as well.
The model range will remain mostly the same. The sDrive35i and its all-wheel brother, the xDrive35i becoming 40i versions as they will get the new B58 3-liter straight six engine with its 320 HP. The same name change will be true for diesel versions as well. Of course, the xDrive40e plug-in hybrid will continue to be offered as will the V8 option in the guise of the xDrive50i.
With production set to kick off in August 2018, the first customers will get their new G05 X5 models by the end of next year.
This looks good….but it would be good to have a clear differentiation within the X family rather than just upsizing the same looks as per the model.
It is just a photo of a new X3… it is not a render of the new X5!
I predict i will look like new X3. But just the same?…Nope. Hope the front will be more sleeker.
Wow, you got some serious surgery ahead of you then :o
Am I missing something Horatiu? The pics of the car in the article are of the Sunstone Metallic BMW Individual X3, as featured on the Italian BMW site.. http://www.bmw.it/it/new-vehicles/x/x3/2017/design.html
Yes that is just an X3… good pickup! I was worried about BMW doing an Audi and using identical designs for each of their cars. Obviously just “fake news.”
Well it’d have been just a random render anyway so it really has no actual news value. Looking at the mules though i could safely bet that the X5 and the X7 will look more alike than the X3 and the X1.
Thank goodness for that.
Render ? Err… Thats just an image of the new X3 cut and pasted from BMW’s website !
Epic fail post lol
It’s taking a while for this X5 to come out. Losing more weight will be key to performance and MPG improvement. Maybe this will be the year BMW decides to release their big diesel in the US. The new US presidential admin appears more oil friendly than previous admin. That may mean more diesels coming over! The prospect of a lightweight, X5 with a strong diesel/8 Spd – with 35 mpg hwy will have my vote. No domestic SUV has yet to be imbued with a strong diesel. And the new 6 cyl turbo will also amount to a quick accelerating X5 with pretty darn good MPG’s.
we will get a new SUV in 2018/2019. A fan of the X5 but have been looking at the Q7 and XC90. It appears the X5 is falling behind these other two vehicles so it will be a hard choice to move away from the X5. Any comments?
Spock..you are correct and BMW knows it!!!