SPIED: Next-generation BMW X5 spotted testing

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We’ve seen it testing on ice, and we’ve seen it hot-lapping around the Nurburgring, and now the still-camouflaged, next-generation BMW X5 has been spotted testing again, albeit in relatively sedate surroundings on the public road.

Under the skin, the upcoming X5 follows in the tyre tracks of the most recent BMW Group products which are set to make their debuts soon, namely with the use of Cluster Architecture CLAR underpinnings. The platform also formed the basis for BMW’s most recent debutant, the G30 5 Series, as well as the G11/12 7 Series.

Under the hood, the latest crop of BMW’s six- and eight-cylinder engines can be expected to feature beneath the hood of the upcoming X5, the latter for a possible future iteration of the X5 M. For Europe, the full complement of diesel engines can also be expected to feature.

The launches of BMW’s new crop of SAVs will be led by the new X3, which is now expected to spawn a full-on M model, with power from the M3/M4 range. After the X5’s launch which will follow the X3’s, the German automaker will officially unveil the X7, an all-new, tall-riding flagship which will also share its components with another first within the BMW Group, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

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Mick Chan

Open roads and closed circuits hold great allure for Mick Chan. Driving heaven to him is exercising a playful chassis on twisty paths; prizes ergonomics and involvement over gadgetry. Spent three years at a motoring newspaper and short stint with a magazine prior to joining this website.

 

Comments

  • Kelab Penyokong Kunta on Feb 15, 2017 at 10:19 am

    Oh My! All those who bought the X5 Hybrid recently must be crying. Some are still waiting for their orders.

    Imagine getting your car delivered when a new model is already coming out. Cry Cry Cry

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    • Club penyakit kunta on Feb 18, 2017 at 5:43 pm

      Hahahah, if u are not in this category, pls dont be a sour grape

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  • Did anyone else in the world see the F15 BMW X5 LCI yet? I haven’t even seen the facelifted now we see next-gen one on test already? Are they going to skip the LCI?

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  • karam singh on Feb 15, 2017 at 10:52 am

    Time to put my ML350 for sell and start saving money.

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  • S S Lau on Feb 15, 2017 at 11:31 am

    BMW allows you to defer taking your car even if you have placed your order for the X5 Hybrid, as long as you have not taken possession. Just wait for this new generation to come before taking delivery and you won’t be crying

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  • Mikey on Feb 15, 2017 at 8:50 pm

    The catch word here is “Testing”. It can be testing for the next 3 years to iron-out any glitches B4 launching this new X5. Why is so many guys here jumping !!?

    Anyway, most buyer of the X5 LCI already know it is a facelift meaning BMW will be launching a New model in 3/4 years time. So what is the problem ???

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  • Still waiting.. since Oct

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