the Cayenne has a very good look and inviting interior.

Please continue the "Pointless SUV" debate HERE (How pointless the SUVs / SAVs are?).

Thanks.

Wow, didn't expect to see a shot of the undisguised interior so soon. I like it! When I saw the first spy shots of the interior, I thought it would turn out to be a copy of the 5er interior, nothing more, nothing less. But judging from this picture, they have spent enough attention to details, making the interior a modern interpretation of the old X5 interior.

I think it will look very classy with the right interior colors and trims. I hope the build quality will be on par with the competitors (there's a pretty large gap between the dashboard panel on the right and the air vent, and also the steering column looks as if it's made of cheap black plastic?).

The gear-lever looks very modern, I'm wondering what the function is of the two buttons on the left of the I-drive controller

Steering wheel will probably have the same feel as the one on the 3er, which is very good imo. The button is probably the electronic parking brakes.

^ I was not talking about the steering wheel (which looks very fine), but about the steering column (I hope this is the correct English word for it). You're probably right about the electronic handbrake...

I love it so far! Can't wait for more!!!!



E53 X5 already has twin vents, so I see nothing over the top about that

Wow just look at this interior makes me love the X5 even more. The X5 was truly a magnificent car and it still is. The new interior is 'funky' like Alex said and I LIKE IT!

I'm surprised the X5's interior has ended up this way. This is the first of the iDrive native cars to come without a center binnicle for the nav screen. I can only guess that ergonomic/space factors caused this, since the X5 has a fundamentally different dash structure than BMW's cars.

I really don't like it, but I'm sure some different colors/trims will make things look up to snuff.

Remember this?

Quote:

Change the rules ... Design of the X5: Evolutionary design for a revolutionary vehicle The next step: The next transition for efficiency Enter the age of the "Science fiction" car: Making use of new technologies to keep you on the road (or off)

Automatic, SMG, DCT, ZSG, or iTronic / iShift?

I know what it is but I'm intereseted to hear your opinion ...

Looks more like a single integrated unit in the current car, whereas in the new one there is a a clear distinction. It's a minor think really, and I'm looking forward to the final product.

This car has a ver good chance of replacing our E320.