BMW X5 M Spotted Again

X plus V = M

BMW X5 M Spy photos / Copyright AUTOMEDIA
BMW X5 M Spy photos / Copyright AUTOMEDIA
BMW X5 M Spy photos / Copyright AUTOMEDIA
BMW X5 M Spy photos / Copyright AUTOMEDIA
BMW X5 M Spy photos / Copyright AUTOMEDIA

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heat_fan1

Stop calling it an X5 M! It's not an M! BMW has said there would never be an X5 M because an M model must meet several criteria, including a manual (or sequential manual) transmission and high-revving engine, which this car does not! I would be VERY surprised if BMW makes this an M model. More likely - if it is in fact the V12 - it will be called an X5 6.0is.

September 24, 2007 10:43 pm

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Ferrariguy

BMW has no choice, competition is stiff and enthusiasts are only 1 percent of the equation. Profit is a must, and this is not like the old days. Now it's about "marketing," and sales. Can't blame BMW though.

September 25, 2007 10:47 am

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Ferrariguy

BMW also didn't believe in forced induction either in any of thier newer vehicles. Now look at the 535, 335 and soon to be released 135. Also I wouldn't be surprised if they use forced induction on thier new M models as well. Never say never. Profit is key to the competition and the times are changing. BMW is headed towards a new direction.

September 25, 2007 10:50 am

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mako001

The old X5 was the best designed midsize luxury SUT/SUV till they redesigned it, now it looks like the old MB ML. It's just a thing with a higher center of gravity (than midsize cars) It's LAME. I wouldn't care if they put a 700hp engine in it.

September 26, 2007 3:30 am

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