SPYSHOTS: BMW X3 LCI gets subtle nip and tuck

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BMW is currently preparing the mid-life facelift for its F25 BMW X3, and here we have spy pictures of both a regular X3 in grey as well as the M Sport version in black.

We usually expect the areas that are camo-ed to get changed for the LCI facelift – on the X3 it appears to be sections of the front bumper, the side sills and the rear bumper.

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The headlamps appear to have a different shape, similar to the new X5’s, but then again it could just be part of the disguise. The grey X3 in this photo set features LED headlamps, which will be a new feature for the X3 LCI.

Another interesting bit is that the fender signal indicators are covered up. All recent BMWs have signal indicators on the wing mirrors instead of on the fenders, and the F10 5-Series LCI also had its indicators moved to the wing mirrors – could we see a similar change for the X3 LCI?

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After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history.

 

Comments

  • firts on Oct 15, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    First ! I want to vomit for all BMW clone series!

    *vomit terribly*

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    • Sam Loo on Oct 16, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      BMW X3 is a failure in Malaysia. You can never see any on the road. Better to buy a good Innova which has better RV. BMW RV jatuh so fast. In a year, be prepared to lose RM100,000 on your car. If you are wise and clever, buy Toyota, best RV in Malaysia.

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      • Fahmi on Oct 16, 2013 at 8:08 pm

        I see body-on-frame (truck chassis) Innova is not quite a success in Malaysia… A failure to be exact… Exora and Grand Livina are more successful and sells better… Other than space it is not a good car, stingy equipment, mediocre ride n handling, lethargic engine.. In 2005, its so-so but in 2013/14? Its a joke! There are lot of better cars for the money..

        U mad Sam Loo??

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  • it is a sticker, right?… cool design…

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  • How can BMW think like this…

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  • Wow another ugly car from BMW! good job!

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  • Again, BWM with their super boring model/design/facelift..nothing to shout. Looks extremely normal and driven by average joes.

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  • laluan sehala on Oct 16, 2013 at 10:05 am

    the Hofmeister Kink sure looks very different today. maybe bmw designers forgot that it was one of bmw’s signature design cues for all their cars.

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    • leongJ on Oct 17, 2013 at 9:09 pm

      Nothing to be proud of as other cars also have that style nowadays.

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