X5 New X5 E70 spy pictures (and videos) - part 3

[klier]

But: one of you got the answer right!

me

 

[EnI]

me

I wouldn't be so confident ...

 

[EnI]

Rememebr the rumours about E70 would have similar Automatic / Steptronic steering wheel mounted shifting lever just like E65 7er?

Now you can see the rumours were wrong. There is a completely new shifting lever - also showing "by-wire" presence by its futuristic design and all the little buttons incorporated.

But what is beneath the skin? Just a new (classic) Steptronic or something more advanced?

Think!

Just to puzzle you a bit more: Why E92 Coupe with super sporty Steptronic automatic haven't got the same shifter as E70 & facelifted 5er will get it? Why they need to test the new lever (look at 5er spy pics) if only a Steptronic lever would be new? Would BMW really debut DCT / ZSG in a X5? In 5er: would this replace SMG or Steptronic? Why E90 3er still isn't ofered with SMG, while 5er & 6er are?

Think!

Or: wait for another 7 days and you'll get the answer.

 

[PanterroR]

You really like to play with us, don't you?

 

[Zafiro]

I have a probelm to see that BMW is going to offer both SMG, DSG and a regular automatic. Why so many gearboxes?

 

[PanterroR]

I have a probelm to see that BMW is going to offer both SMG, DSG and a regular automatic. Why so many gearboxes?

Someone likes this, someone that... I only know that one day when i buy X5 it definitely won't be manual... No pleasure with manual in 2 tonns SUV... In M cars yes, but in X5 no.

 

[Centurion]

I have a probelm to see that BMW is going to offer both SMG, DSG and a regular automatic. Why so many gearboxes?

I guess only time will tell what that gear lever is all about.

 

[EMpower]

But remember: "The new X5: Change the rules"

But: one of you got the answer right!

Was it me? ZSG/DCT

 

[sunnyman12]

Rememebr the rumours about E70 would have similar Automatic / Steptronic steering wheel mounted shifting lever just like E65 7er?

Now you can see the rumours were wrong. There is a completely new shifting lever - also showing "by-wire" presence by its futuristic design and all the little buttons incorporated.

But what is beneath the skin? Just a new (classic) Steptronic or something more advanced?

Think!

Just to puzzle you a bit more: Why E92 Coupe with super sporty Steptronic automatic haven't got the same shifter as E70 & facelifted 5er will get it? Why they need to test the new lever (look at 5er spy pics) if only a Steptronic lever would be new? Would BMW really debut DCT / ZSG in a X5? In 5er: would this replace SMG or Steptronic? Why E90 3er still isn't ofered with SMG, while 5er & 6er are?

Think!

Or: wait for another 7 days and you'll get the answer.

You said a while back...like in december that BMW is developing a DSG...and if is in the 5er it must be one of those buying a facelift car get newer tech things...thats why e90 aint got smg cause they can put it in right away since a facelift wont be for a while...my 2cents

 

[EnI]

Also pay attention to the buttons on the shifter's panel: they are not saying "Power", "DSC", "EDC" like in M5, but "Sport", "Auto-H", "Stau" (Traffic jam).

Get it?

 

[bmer]

Maybe it's the "Active Transmission"? Here's an article about the X3 concept where it was featured:
(scroll down to "BMW Know-How at Its Best: the Active Transmission")

http://bmwheaven.bmwsport.net/content/view/50/3/1/2/

 

[tobajara]

http://www.automotorundsport.de/news/auto_und_produkte/neuer_bmw_x5_dezente_neuauflage.120193.htm

 

[EnI]

First real pics available:

http://www.germancarforum.com/showthread.php?t=5522

Please continue there!