5 Series [Rumors] Any word on details of 2020 5er LCI?

[JusticeCar]

Are the updates recently released on the 7er likely to make their way onto the 5er? In particular, I was wondering if the newer, larger kidney grille is expected?

Thanks in advance for any insight!

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

Are the updates recently released on the 7er likely to make their way onto the 5er? In particular, I was wondering if the newer, larger kidney grille is expected?

Thanks in advance for any insight!

It badly needs thinner lights.

 

[JusticeCar]

It badly needs thinner lights.

Totally agree. I wonder if they will incorporate most of the changes made on the 7er LCI. I hope that they do.

 

[PanterroR]

Totally agree. I wonder if they will incorporate most of the changes made on the 7er LCI. I hope that they do.

I hope they DON'T, only as far as oversized grille is concerned... That would look totally out of place and FUGLY!

 

[JusticeCar]

I hope they DON'T, only as far as oversized grille is concerned... That would look totally out of place and FUGLY!

To each his own, my friend. I absolutely love the huge grille. Been waiting forever for BMW to do that and am very happy that they finally have.

 

[PanterroR]

To each his own, my friend. I absolutely love the huge grille. Been waiting forever for BMW to do that and am very happy that they finally have.

Yes, but on a 7er, not on a 5er...

 

[wac77]

I assume it would get connected kidneys, maybe more square-ish, maybe a bit deeper?

 

[Rainer271]

It would nice to see the huge grille of the 7 on the 5 LCI. But I assume this will not happen because this huge grille will be exclusive for the 7 and X7.

 

[SCOTT27]

It would nice to see the huge grille of the 7 on the 5 LCI. But I assume this will not happen because this huge grille will be exclusive for the 7 and X7.

Yes. They tell me that the large grille is a call sign for the luxury segment "Bavarische Motoren Werke" models.
I do not think the 5er will get such enhancement. It will have to remain average.

 

[advantage20]

...Except the next 4er grille is going the same route, and so are the future BMWi models according to the latest concept-cars

 

[SCOTT27]

...Except the next 4er grille is going the same route, and so are the future BMWi models according to the latest concept-cars

I think with the advent of THE 8. I expect The 4er will move to straddle the equator between the current 4er and the recently dismissed 6er.
Kind of like the Mercedes E-Klasse Coupe.

 

[sako97]

Like mentioned previously, it really needs thinner headlights.

 

[Rolf]

The 5 series now in my opinion is the weakest looking BMW saloon it desperately needs new headlights and a revised grill and heavily revised tail lights to make it look bang up to date and a better looking opponent for its rivals.

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

The 5 series now in my opinion is the weakest looking BMW saloon it desperately needs new headlights and a revised grill and heavily revised tail lights to make it look bang up to date and a better looking opponent for its rivals.

It still looks better than its rivals, but its looks are behind those of the other BMWs.

 

[JLBM]

The 5 series now in my opinion is the weakest looking BMW saloon it desperately needs new headlights and a revised grill and heavily revised tail lights to make it look bang up to date and a better looking opponent for its rivals.

Agreed. I saw a new one on the floor at JSN Motors yesterday and it is a complete snooze-fest compared to the new 3er. Headlights, grille and interior all feel heavily dated. I’m hopeful for an interesting LCI!

 

[Deleted member 1071]

The LCI will encompass new, 3 dimensional taillamps...modified headlamps...modified air-breathers...slightly modified grill and valances...new rim options and paint colors, I reckon. Interior update as well.

 

[EnI]

The 5 series now in my opinion is the weakest looking BMW saloon

Nope. You definitely forgot the 1er Sedan.

it desperately needs new headlights and a revised grill and heavily revised tail lights to make it look bang up to date and a better looking opponent for its rivals.

Headlights will get new graphics (hexagonal angel eyes, new projectors etc), grille will be slightly changed to be more in line with other newer models, bumpers (incl front air intake) will be redesigned ... Tail lights - as far as I know the shape of the cluster will stay the same but graphics will be changed to look more 3D & some red cluster parts will be darkened. Inside some trim upgrade + Live Cockpit with iDrive7. There will be no radical changes on 5er or 6er GT. 7er was an exemption - to make it more in line with THE models.

Yet mind the headlight & tail light graphics change + new grille & bumpers make 5er LCI very fresh. It's all about the details!

 

[Centurion]

The 5-Series is IMO the most accomplished and all rounder sedan that money can buy right now. It ticks all boxes in handling, quality, comfort, tech and practicality.

My only wish is that the design wasn’t such a cautious evolution. From a distance it looks too similar to the F10 with the rear being the weakest one of any BMW. In SE spec it looks forgettable.

The tail lights looked old from day one and very out of sync with those seen on the new 3-Series, X2, X4, Z4, 8-Series and 7-Series.

 

[Frankie G]

The 5-Series is IMO the most accomplished and all rounder sedan that money can buy right now.

I am of the same opinion. It is a very accomplished car for the brief it was designed to cover.

It ticks all boxes in handling, quality, comfort, tech and practicality.

And relative luxury too

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

The 5-Series is IMO the most accomplished and all rounder sedan that money can buy right now. It ticks all boxes in handling, quality, comfort, tech and practicality.

My only wish is that the design wasn’t such a cautious evolution. From a distance it looks too similar to the F10 with the rear being the weakest one of any BMW. In SE spec it looks for...

just spot on.