not much revialing...

does not look good at all

I hate that picture.But still speculations about the final shape.

It look good although I'm not so sure about that front bumper.

If your talking about the impression I agree. It`s not an improvement over the currand model if it`s going look like that. I was expecting something groundbreaking and dynamic. I won`t pass judgement as of yet.

Coming later this year:

"Change the rules: the new BMW X5"

I really want from that car to be brillantly made like old BMWs, cause quality of Bangalised Bimmers is down while Audi quality is up.

BMW have learnt the lesson: the facelifts and upcoming MY upgrades will feature upgrade of some iffy interior materials.

But if you check the real cars: the quality of Audi and BMW interiors are very close, not light year away (1er is a bit iffy).

The only problem is perception: people percieve shiny, glossy, metal knobs & buttons as "high quality", while black ones are percieved as "cheep".

Also the design is a factor: BMW interiors being more avantgarde, dynamic & angular - with complex lines, while Audi interiors are more classic & rounded - with more simply flowing lines. People percieve harmonic shapes as more up-scale. Pity.

I know that design has a big role in Peopole's perception but the fact is that i know very well interiors of new bimmers and Audis, and let me tell you that A6 & A8 are better than 5&7 Series, specialy for the materials.