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

[LaArtist]

sweet facelift it seems, but still f#ck the m5

 

[SKY]

So slightly changed frontlights, new front bumper, slightly changed grille (damn, they are removing the lovely wing shape) and new rearlights graphics.

 

[Matski]

Looks like they're taking the line up from the lower 'mouth, to meet the headlight kink, makes it a bit more like the 3-er..

 

[klier]

I hope I am, but from where I’m sitting those lights looks to be the same size.

Hope you’re kidding, lol.

Edit, I think I misread that. They indeed don't look much smaller, just slightly different in shape.

 

[dalab]

On the subject of lights, this in the new L.A. Hyundai concept , could be the evolution of the DLR's signature, what is clear is that they will no longer be "signature" neither in BMW nor in any brand, is an element, which after invented (For identification, decorative reasons and at the same time the obligation by law to have the lights on during the day for safety), it was incorporated to the point that today it is like the windshield wipers (nobody remembers who invented them), they are copied so easily and change constantly, they lose their meaning as "signature" and will become more a very interesting and attractive decorative element.

Hyundai here is showing other possibilities that had not been explored, making the grill the medium, thanks to the infinite possibilities of LED optics, etc.
BMW may be working on something more subtle for the future, but inventing signatures is not easy. Perhaps that is why they introduced the new illuminated grills of the X6 and 5 series, so that they begin to be the hallmark from now on.

 

[klier]

5 series too?

I agree btw. LEDs cost nothing, have a big effect and can be used everywhere because they're so tiny.

 

[dalab]

5 series too?

Yes and I guess soon they will all BMW's be

 

[donkeykong]

Alpina B5 Touring

 

[domleo999]

Lights are very X5-ish

 

[SCOTT27]

Imminent.

 

[Centurion]

Imminent.

Great. So LCI for MY2021 5-Series and M5?

 

[Rolf]

I am glad they will update the front lights and make them in line with the other latest BMW's. I saw a pre-FL 5-series yesterday and the front lights definitely look somehow dated, with the rounded DRL's. The rear lights is where the biggest change is needed, and it will be looking like a baby 7-series again, but without that huge grill.

 

[Matski]

Personally... I have high hopes, but medium expectations.

 

[SCOTT27]

Personally... I have high hopes, but medium expectations.

Always the optimist.

 

[SCOTT27]

...

Note the use of the M Sport Packet in place of the standard variation.

 

[donkeykong]

Note the use of the M Sport Packet in place of the standard variation.

Yup,as is the case with the B3.

 

[Matski]

Always the optimist.

I always have High Hopes...

... it's my avatar afterall!

Seriously though, IMHO the 5 series is now the weakest design in the saloon range. The 7-er LCI (in the right trim (i.e. B7)) worked wonders, if they achieve the same with the 5-er I'll be very happy... I'm just not convinced they will. How long is imminent BTW?

 

[SCOTT27]

I always have High Hopes...

... it's my avatar afterall!

Seriously though, IMHO the 5 series...

It’s listed as appearing at the Brussels auto show.

 

[SCOTT27]

I always have High Hopes...

... it's my avatar afterall!

Seriously though, IMHO the 5 series...

It’s listed as appearing at the Brussels auto show.

 

[SKY]

It’s listed as appearing at the Brussels auto show.

Meaning press pics are inminent?