X5 M / X6 M [Official] BMW X5 M Thread

[DeDe]

I like them a lot, especially the X5M Looks great in this color.

 

[Potential]

I just can't see how this is a bad looking car? Just because it isn't as blingy and showy as the ML 63 AMG makes it a bad looking car? I for one detest the look of the Mercedes with its abundance of chrome and overll odd proportions. Doesn't mean it's a bad looking but also don't think adding massive rims and chrome makes a good ooking car. THe X5-M looks sporty and elegant, the perfect combination for my likings...

 

[Sunny]

ML63 was a very good looking vehicle before the face lift, after the face lift it suffers from down's syndrome.

 

[bmer]

The firsts for BMW M concerning these two vehicles aren't very flattering:

* The first M-vehicles that are only available with automatic transmission
* The first M-vehicles that weigh over 2005 kg (~2300 kg)
* The first M-vehicles that aren't NA (naturally aspirated)
* The first M-vehicles that are AWD

 

[klier]

^^^ Yeah, and that is all pretty damn logical if you realise this new M car is a SUV
The next M5 probably won't have an auto tranny. It won't be as heavy. It won't have AWD...it will only have the same turbo V8, and that's fine with me

 

[Cashmere]

The X5 looks really good, I think it has to do with the return of the magnificent Estoril Blue. Would like to see that colour on an X6.

 

[cawimmer430]

The red X6 and the blue X5 really compliment each other well. Those are the BMW M colors!

 

[klier]

Is it really Estoril??? Great to see this color back, then! Looks fantastic on X5

 

[NarutoRamen]

Is it really Estoril??? Great to see this color back, then! Looks fantastic on X5

Well, if it ain't estoril, then it's really damn close. That is my favorite color and too bad it's on the wrong damn car.

 

[Sayyaaf]

Can't we just evaluate the vehicle as hardcore SUV and forget all that M BS ? when I am buying this I won't buy it just because of the M heritage, ok that might give me expectations but the true factor is the driving experience and nothing else !

 

[VroomVroom]

How come the car has US plates and not German ones?? This is the first time I've seen a car not featuring home town plates in press photos.

Colour could be a bit darker but overall it's an attractive package but as an M-car it does feel hollow.

The photoshoot was done in the US. Remember seeing the spyshots of the X5-M in the US?

 

[Centurion]

High resolution pictures @ CarScoop...

The lighting in this photo is terrible and who ever was in charge must be an amateur. Appalling background too. Scott needs to give him man a slap as this is one hell of an half effort presentation. The photos lack an form of character or M-spirit.

 

[SKY]

Arrrf. This one is far from the X6 M. The front looks much better on the X6, it doesn´t fit properly into the X5. The rims are clearly worse than the X6 ones, and the rear bumper is too squared. Also they could have improoved the interior more than what they´ve done, sportier seats, a different steering wheel (this one is just the one on the current car without the chrome and with the M logo).

X6 M is waaaay over this.

 

[VroomVroom]

The lighting in this photo is terrible and who ever was in charge must be an amateur. Appalling background too. Scott needs to give him man a slap as this is one hell of an half effort presentation. The photos lack an form of character or M-spirit.

I think Wimmer should give him a slap as well and take his job....

 

[bmer]

^^^ Yeah, and that is all pretty damn logical if you realise this new M car is a SUV

It's an SUV? No sh*t, Sherlock?

But tell me does an SUV necessarily need to have an automatic transmission and use a FI engine?

You know I'm not exactly thrilled that M decided to give up on its traditions and make a model that pretty much goes against all the things that their "philosophy" used to include.

The next M5 probably won't have an auto tranny. It won't be as heavy. It won't have AWD...it will only have the same turbo V8, and that's fine with me

That's what I'm afraid of, the character of the M5 will completely change if they use a turbo-V8 instead of the high-revving V10. I'd much rather see them increasing the V10's displacement by 0,5 liters (naturally also including other technical updates on the engine), raising the output figure to similar 550 hp range.

 

[Bruce]

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You know I'm not exactly thrilled that M decided to give up on its traditions and make a model that pretty much goes against all the things that their "philosophy" used to include.

But hey, who cares about that Mikael? As long as people are gullible to be spoon fed (lot of this) everything they are told to buy, BMW won't be suffering for betraying their legacy. Sames goes for all of these other hypocrite companies. Now personally, I don't care if either this new X6M or X5M are any good or not. In fact, I'm sure they are fantastic vehicles, but that doesn't change the fact they are overweight, over-powered, expensive trend-followers. Am so disappointed in what has happened to the automotive world. Call me a grandpa, call me a "living in the past" - I don't care, one bit. I'm am (or was, I should say) automotive enthusiast. This is not enthusiast stuff... this is trend.

That's what I'm afraid of, the character of the M5 will completely change if they use a turbo-V8 instead of the high-revving V10. I'd much rather see them increasing the V10's displacement by 0,5 liters (naturally also including other technical updates on the engine), raising the output figure to similar 550 hp range.

Definitely agree.

What's also kind of funny is considering that BMW told EVO magazine a few years back that they would never use forced induction in M cars as it went against their philosophy. Oops.

 

[Zafiro]

What's also kind of funny is considering that BMW told EVO magazine a few years back that they would never use forced induction in M cars as it went against their philosophy. Oops.

and Porsche said a few years back they would never use diesels... its a changing market....

 

[Centurion]

It's safe to say that there now isn't any M philosophy any longer. M is now no different from AMG.

 

[EMpower]

The next chapter site is now showing negative countdown. They did the same with neverstandstill.com What's the sense of creating these sites if BMW is not going to update on deadline?

Take a look behind the scenes - the next chapter has begun

 

[chonkoa]

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