X3/X4 [Spyshots] BMW X3 (F25) LCI already?

[Tapsa70]

BMW’s current generation of X3 mid-size SUV doesn’t have any major flaws, yet for some reason it will get the earliest facelift we’ve ever seen from the Bavarians. The reason for this is likely to keep up with Audi’s Q5 and the Mercedes GLK, both of which also received cosmetic makeovers this year.

The second generation X3 was revealed in 2010 as a 2011 model year car. Production was shifted from Austria to the US factory of Spartanburg, South Carolina. The model grew in size and almost became the size of the first X5.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]

The facelift F25 model has been spotted for the first time by our spy photographers while undergoing road testing. The changes are focused on the front and back, but despite the camouflage, we don’t expect completely new bumpers.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/spyshots-bmw-f25-x3-facelift-lci-first-photos-50513.html

 

[SKY]

Really? This SUV is one of the best looking ones currently. I see no reason to give it the cosmetic changes so soon.

 

[Huckfeldt]

Headlights are weak, could use better graphics.

 

[SCOTT27]

it's getting an update prior to the arrival of its new brother.

 

[EMpower]

it's getting an update prior to the arrival of its new brother.

Brother as in new X4? or X5?

 

[Cashmere]

meh, I dont know. It looks better than its predecessor but the X3 is still the poorest X sibling as far as design goes. Even the X1 looks better.

 

[PanterroR]

meh, I dont know. It looks better than its predecessor but the X3 is still the poorest X sibling as far as design goes. Even the X1 looks better.

Definitely not the case. I saw hundreds of both X1 and X3 and X1 is nowhere close to X3 in terms of design. Especially a white X3 with M pack i saw some days ago with some nice 19" wheels. Maaaan, i want one!

But it's too small for me...

 

[SCOTT27]

Brother as in new X4? or X5?

I suppose you could count both.

 

[Levi68]

The only updates it needs are led blinkers and brakes, and most important, the new black panel controls, not the old ones of E8X/9X.

 

[Deckhook]

I imagine it will share design elements of both the X5 and 3 series. I'm glad this is happening now because its still one car that is on the short list along with the next X5 and I'd hate to just get an X3 only to have it face lifted a few months later.

I'm guessing its minor tweaks else where like what Audi did with the Q5.

 

[Tapsa70]

Autobild has interesting info about new Q5 and GLK:

http://www.autobild.de/artikel/audi-q5-gegen-mercedes-glk-suv-zukunft-4270467.html

But no mention about X3 facelift yet. Perhaps the forum insiders have new information that they could share with us?

 

[Human]

X3 needs a face-lift desperately IMO.

 

[bombardier01]

I think it looks much better now & i hope it will get the optional LED headlights too like the X4.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/113101564463/barely-disguised-2014-bmw-x3-facelift-spied-with-m-sport

 

[Deckhook]

The headlights were one area I felt needed addressing and I'm glad that's exactly what they're doing.

 

[chonkoa]

Facelift is 2 years overdue- the X3 has a very ugly front.

 

[mini_cooper4]

The LCI isn't early at all. It's just right on time as any other LCI from BMW

 

[Betty Swollocks]

The LCI isn't early at all. It's just right on time as any other LCI from BMW

Chonkoa is having a dig at how ugly the X3 is, and that it should have had a facelift at launch.

 

[mini_cooper4]

Chonkoa is having a dig at how ugly the X3 is, and that it should have had a facelift at launch.

With that I agree
The front is beyond ugly. Profile and rear are great

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

The side and rear are very attractive. It's the front end that was in desperate need of some attention.

 

[EnI]

The side and rear are very attractive. It's the front end that was in desperate need of some attention.

It's getting X4's face with the LCI, so ...