Upcoming BMW iX5 will be a range beast

[Great Gatsby]

I actually really like the styling. Works a lot better here than the iX3. The bigger proportions help visually to make it feel more complete.

My issues are the shared platform. This thing could have had a nice frunk. But nope. And is that a transmission hump I see in the middle? Probably.

Overall, I really like it and don't think the price is terrible for what it is but the compromises from a shared platform is borderline a deal breaker. Also, no split tailgate anymore? Huge loss there IMO that was the X5's signature feature.

As an R1 alternative, this is VERY strong. True luxury features with amazing range and fast charging times. If it comes out this year and I can spec it reasonably, certainly on my short list. This is my kind of car way more than the iX3.

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[NoICE]

I overall like it except for the X’ed DRLs. Doesn’t BMW know that when you X the eyes of something, it typically means that it’s dead?

Bingo.

 

[savethemanual]

Bingo.

Haha. As someone already mentioned, you can turn off half of the slash marks so it doesn't represent death.

 

[DaveA]

I think their new class ones are slightly better but I agree the grille is the worst part design wise.

and the hexagonal weird displays.

 

[Eric9610]

In person it is executed very well. Have driven and sat in the iX3.

 

[teartags]

it's just a shame, however, about the bad dental work.

I have to chuckle at any of us who own a Rivian giving another car a hard time about the looks of the front end...

 

[Great Gatsby]

I have to chuckle at any of us who own a Rivian giving another car a hard time about the looks of the front end...

Are you insinuating that the Rivian headlights are anything less than perfect?

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