BMW X5 Facelift Spied with X6 Front Bumper

BMW X5 facelift spy photo with X6 front end / CarPix

Set to debut later this year

By Michael Gauthier
March 23, 2009 1:00 PM
Filed Under: BMW, German, Spy Photos

Our spy photographers have managed to catch another round of pictures showing the facelifted 2010 BMW X5 undergoing final testing.

With the current model dating back to 2007, BMW decided to give the facelifted X5 a more aggressive appearance by adopting the X6's front bumper. Other styling changes are expected to include a slightly modified rear bumper, minor interior updates, and a possible switch to LED taillights.

Engine options will most likely mirror that of today's X5, but the new twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine with 400 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque will replace the aging 4.8-liter V8 that produces 350 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. Should potential owners fail to be impressed by a sport-ute that can run from 0-60 mph in nearly six seconds flat, BMW will unveil a new X5 M which will boast a twin-turbo V8 that cranks out an monstrous 550 hp.

 

Comments

Bristol411S3
March 23, 2009 1:05 PM
So it becomed in effect the X6 Touring.

GRAVE
March 23, 2009 1:17 PM
i don't like it, this front bumper is ugly on the X5

Piotre_k
March 23, 2009 1:35 PM
A perfect way to make an X5 look uglier than an X6. This bumper simply doesn't fit the car.

joshg_5
March 23, 2009 3:10 PM
What a way to RUIN one of the nicest SUVs on the road.

Now it looks like the joke American X3, except bigger...

350Zed
March 23, 2009 3:15 PM
C'mon WCF...

That's one of the most obvious PHOTOSHOPS I've ever seen.

The lighting and shadows on the bumper nowhere near match the rest of the car.

Shame on you for falling for this!

BrianWCF
March 23, 2009 5:02 PM
LOL, then you need to work on your "obvious photoshop" identification skills because it's 100 percent real. Shall I upload the super hi-res at 3000 pixels? Just because the paint doesn't match doesn't mean its a photoshop. :D

Deutsch100
March 23, 2009 4:30 PM
Yeah, pretty sure this is fake. BMW can (at times) make some butt ugly cars, but I don't even think they would make the X5 & X6 look the same. I still hold my ground, that the X6 is the most pointless, stupid model BMW has ever released. I hate it!!

Kakaofos
March 23, 2009 5:28 PM
But I think it's real picture.

Mike.F1
March 23, 2009 6:12 PM
Looked good the way it was... this literally looks tacked on and doesn't mesh with the overall design

BMW just has a knack for screwing up anything good

They went from my favorite manufacturer to my most hated... all within a couple of years... well maybe from the E65 on... stupid company

khd
March 23, 2009 7:12 PM
cosmetically BMW have pushed the limits, but u cant ignore the engines, mechanics in general available, forget the looks for a second and u wil realise BMW are the best automaker on the planet!!!

scratchy996
March 23, 2009 8:43 PM
can't...ignore...such...ugliness... /head explodes

silverbimmer
March 23, 2009 11:28 PM
Actually it may not be so bad. I think it's the angle where the pictures were taken (front shots) that makes it ugly or at least not as attractive as in X6....but I'm curious why they put that two pieces of tape since pretty much entire front is shown.

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