Title says it all


Looks a lot like the current one.

 

Thanks for sharing, I just dont like it; Looks like the new ML looks more refiend than this one!

 

new design trend - exhaust tips must come out from the rear bumper lol... seriously, what's up with that?!

too early to tell. just hope it's not as ugly as the X3.

 

look too X3-ish. ugly...

 

doesnt really look all that different from the current x5 in terms of shape and size...headlights look like e46 headlights...

 

almost looks same.
i think they are trying not to be too bold.

raja

 

Not completely new design, my '03 4.6iS has them coming out of the bumper also. More cars do seem to be leaning that though......

 

Seems like kind of a waste, after 7 years just making the back look like an X3 and the rest pretty much the same. The current still looks great, but why waste all that time and money and not actually update it? Seems like their starting to listen to too much of the anti-Banglers.

 

You are right, changes are too subtle.

 

Griza I like our style better as of now

 

Impression by Auto und Motorsport magazine

Remember, this is only a photoshop not a spyshot.

 

Nice find.

 

Thread revival, more pix:

 

Caught on the Road

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 E70.
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 carefully 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 fuel 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.
The photos are showing:

• First photo has been mildly altered by computer.
• The other photos are showing various prototypes with very little disguise during road testing around Munich.

 

is it me or BMWs are just getting ugly day by day.

raja