Upcoming F15 BMW X5 rendered for a clearer look

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Before anyone cries foul, we’ll admit that this isn’t really a speculative rendering per se, as we’ve already seen the F15 BMW X5 in full earlier this year through a few blurry leaked pictures. And just a few days ago we showed you spy photographs of the full M version of this SUV.

This is the first time however, that you get to see the next-generation X5 in full detail, courtesy of an Automedia rendering. As seen on the leaked shots, BMW’s new full-size SUV will get a big splash of newfound boldness. The kidney grille is bigger and more prominent than ever, and each side is now connected to the headlights as per on the F30 3 Series.

The rest of the car just confirms what we’ve already known: its side profile takes cues from the shapelier X3 rather than the outgoing X5, featuring strong body contours to visually hide its bulk. Thankfully though, the new Hofmeister kink keeps to the more traditional shape instead of echoing the X3’s more angular and controversial interpretation.

Expect the F15 BMW X5 to debut towards the end of this year either at the Frankfurt or Tokyo motor shows, with a new range of petrol and diesel engines. The X5 M and M Performance models will appear some time later.

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Hafriz Shah

Preferring to drive cars rather than desks, Hafriz Shah ditched his suit and tie to join the ranks of Malaysia’s motoring hacks. A car’s technical brilliance is completely lost on him, appreciating character-making quirks more. When not writing this ego trip of a bio, he’s usually off driving about aimlessly, preferably in a car with the right combination of three foot pedals and six gears.

 

Comments

  • BMW Fanboi on May 09, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    Damn Solid !!!

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  • Better looking than X6….

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  • Jimmy on May 09, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    X5 serves the purpose of carrying people around and , as a luxurious marque, must be design to be generous in space, looks big and better still is really larger than Ninja King and must be elegant albeit it may not have to be sporty. There must be at least nine airbags.

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    • Dirty Panda on May 09, 2013 at 5:58 pm

      Actually x5 not competing with the ninja king, it’s smaller around Prado size. Only Mercedes got ninja king competitor which is called GL Class. The x5 is around ML class size only.

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  • Nice but need 2015 just arrive Malaysia…i choose X6 first..!!

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  • BMW X6 , X5 both also pretty ,smart and power car…

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