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Originally Posted by EMpower  With the diesel X5 being added to X5 line-up in US, the XDrive badging, and E70 entering its 3rd production year, does anyone know what other changes may be coming to 2009 model coming in Sept /October this year?
Is 1st LCI a possibility?
Any changes to engines in the line-up? a bi-turbo possible?
When is the performance X5 coming?
Is X5 getting DPC for 2009?
Appreciate your help with these.  |
EMpower, I can't speak to some of the other items that you mentioned,however the X5 "M" is being tested at night right now in the area around the BMW Plant.That comes from a very reliable source that works at the plant.The test are being conducted after 12:00 midnight.I will try and grab some pic's.But that after midnight hitch is going to be tough!!!
No word on the type of powerplant in the X5 "M".My contact is good w/ info,but he says he has never seen this level of secrecy surrounding a new BMW model.The X5 "M'" is testing simultaneously w/ the X6"M" and the X6 Hybrid.I think the high level of secrecy probably has more to do w/ the Hybrid than the "M"s.I have had some engineers that I know tell me DPC will be limited to the X6 for a fairly long time ( couple of years).The DPC is one of the main items that BMW will use to differentiate the X6 from the X5.BMW wants customers to view the X6 as a completely different vehicle,and not a hopped up X5.As with all good technology I think DPC will find it's way into the XDrive fleet and maybe some rear wheel drive platforms at some point in the future.I'm working hard to grab some pic's and pass along any new info!
Thanks. PalBay