5 Series (G60) [Spy Shots] BMW G60 5 Series LCI

[leylandi]

There is no need to desperately try to criticize the 5 series. In fact, it is necessary to try to make it look good. I will give my definitive opinion about the CLA in the evening.

 

[Uygar]

It's more Leylandi than 'people', you see, people said bad things about a Mercedes (the CLA), so in full propaganda mode Leylandi has turned to deflection in the CLA thread (what about the 2GC though!!1z!), diversion in this thread (5 series bad, seeee LCI proves it!!!11!), and Idolisation in the E-Class thread (something about respecting a mini-cab or something). It's fairly predictable behavior.

Well, nobody cares about his opinion anyways. He loves to make fun of everything Bimmer related, giving laughing emoji reactions under every post just to make people “mad” in his own way I assume. It’s funny because when something new drops about the brand, he’s the first one to post about it here. I couldn’t find a way to block him so keeping his profile ignored is the best way for me . Such a lame and childish behavior.

 

[Serpens]

This is such an uninformed comment to make. Others have already said when this FL should debut, which is nothing weird in terms of timings. BMW is changing its design language and trying to implement it on the existing cars. MB is doing just the same with the S-Class. Is the design of that car a failure too?

E-Class FL not being tested can be explained by the fact that MB is launching an all new model which is fully electric. And isn’t that the biggest failure? Having an EV on sale which both fugly and outdated tech-wise (EQE), and releasing a classic sedan that cannot be electrified (W214), which forces MB to launch a third model.

Cheers!

Not to detract from the meta point you're trying to make, but this isn't accurate. The W214 E-class is getting a facelift at a time that will also see the introduction of the electric E-class. Calling it a failure that Mercedes decided not to go the convergence platform route and instead have ICE/Hybrid and EV models in parallel is bizarre. BMW is effectively doing the same with the NK vehicles are they not? X3 and iX3 and so on? The only thing rational here is calling the EQE a failure because that's just the truth.

But anyways, all of this talk being brought on by the CLA's introduction is unnecessary indeed.

 

[Serpens]

I find myself liking this. Alot. A return to taut, sporting elegance-which has been "genuinely quintessential BMW" throughout various eras of the brands history.

I agree. I hope they tone down the fussiness with the bumper details while they're at it.

 

[Design FIRST]

The G60/61 LCI bringing the 5er far more "visually in line" with the upcoming NKL 3er is a good move IMHO. A higher degree of visual homogeneity between model lines can be a highly redeeming attribute for manufacturers. And this need not equate to "cookie cutter" design. Especially when designs appear as promising as that of the NKL sedans and the significant improvement of the G60/61. IMHO, we may be on the threshold of an impressive renaissance of a homogenic conceptual design paradigm last seen with the F01/F10/F12-13-06 cars. One of my favorite eras of BMW design.

Now, getting the G71 "in line" would be great. Although here in the EU, that segment is no longer very relevant.

 

[Centurion]

It's been on sale since 2023. It's 2025 now and the facelift is due for launch in 2026 or 2027 as a "MY27"

That means the 5er was out for 3 years and got a facelift for the 4th year.. what's the problem here? This is a normal product life cycle.

Correct. The average owner won't even know that the LCI is currently tested or will look drastically different. By the time the first leases expire after 3 years, LCI deliveries will commence.

 

[SCOTT27]

A car that will be released at the end of 2023 is being tested with its facelifted form 1 year later. BMW has clearly proven its failure. The neue klasse front end will also look very bad. They are on the wrong track.

May 2023.

 

[leylandi]

May 2023.

market launch

 

[klier]

The G60/61 LCI bringing the 5er far more "visually in line" with the upcoming NKL 3er is a good move IMHO. A higher degree of visual homogeneity between model lines can be a highly redeeming attribute for manufacturers. And this need not equate to "cookie cutter" design. Especially when designs appear as promising as that of the NKL sedans and the significant improvement of the G60/61. IMHO, we may be on the threshold of an impressive renaissance of a homogenic conceptual design paradigm last seen with the F01/F10/F12-13-06 cars. One of my favorite eras of BMW design.

Now, getting the G71 "in line" would be great. Although here in the EU, that segment is no longer very relevant.

I am truly ready to go back to E32/E34 or E38/E39 style similarities throughout the range!
Bring back the same sausage different size Bimmers when the design base is clean and wonderful like NK is.

 

[Centurion]

I am truly ready to go back to E32/E34 or E38/E39 style similarities throughout the range!
Bring back the same sausage different size Bimmers when the design base is clean and wonderful like NK is.

Really? I like that every bimmer has a slightly different face.

 

[klier]

Really? I like that every bimmer has a slightly different face.

The E38 and E39 are exactly that.

I will give my definitive opinion about the CLA in the evening.

Nobody f'ing cares about your opinion

 

[SCOTT27]

Nah E34 and E60 The radical twins.

In fact Nostalgia peaking at 2007.

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[bombardier01]

https://www.kolesa.ru/news/obnovlennaia-bmw-5-serii-pervye-izobrazeniia

 

[SCOTT27]

https://www.kolesa.ru/news/obnovlennaia-bmw-5-serii-pervye-izobrazeniia

Interesting. However the rear lights will surely match the front lights.

 

[Design FIRST]

Bring back the same sausage different size Bimmers.

Absolutely.

Using the NKL 3er as a highly accurate design template for future 5er and 7er model lines would be simply splendid. For me, that would mean: "BMW IS BACK !!". It is starting to appear that BMW is on the threshold of becoming my favourite German brand. Once again, after quite a long while.

 

[GTA45E]

I think these design changes will significantly benefit the 5-Series.
It already looks like a vast improvement in slowly taking the 5 back to its sporty nature.

 

[Bradman]

It’s sad that there will be no big changes at the back of the car.

 

[GTA45E]

^
I would not draw conclusions based on that render. We still have a ways to go.

 

[Titot]

Personally, I feel like both G60 facelift and an all new G50 are reminiscent to one another.

 

[Gor134]

G50 will look like a G60 that hit the gym and got toned and muscular. G60 is the fat brother.