Production BMW X7 Design Patent Images Revealed and Compared Against New X5

hotrod2448 · 08-02-2018, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Djvolume

Beaver and big brother

I know. Every time I see that grill my mind starts playing:

Sleeper · 08-02-2018, 10:12 AM

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The X5 wins, it has a much cleaner form language.

Can you even say that out loud with a straight face?

Absolutely.

Can you?

I didn't. Because I couldn't. From a set of patent images and 'spy' shots of highly camo'ed prototypes, you know the X5 has "cleaner form language"?

Okay.

basque76 · 08-02-2018, 10:27 AM

Not impressed at all, especially with the grill. It's obnoxiously fat and the lights are squinty. The design looks more Mongoloid than German.

YeaG30 · 08-02-2018, 10:45 AM

Looking at the history of the first gen of X5 and X3, its like there is a design requirement to make them look bizarre (in a bad way). Maybe to make the second gen look that much better?

ORIGIN M. · 08-02-2018, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sleeper

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

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Originally Posted by Sleeper

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

The X5 wins, it has a much cleaner form language.

Can you even say that out loud with a straight face?

Absolutely.

Can you?

I didn't. Because I couldn't. From a set of patent images and 'spy' shots of highly camo'ed prototypes, you know the X5 has "cleaner form language"?

Okay.

I guess that's to much for you to grasp.

You can go back to Sleep now.

Suds · 08-02-2018, 11:10 AM

Ist gross, I mean it's large.

JRobUSC · 08-02-2018, 12:03 PM

That’s the base model X5? That looks great. I’m honestly shocked. If that’s the base I wouldn’t even bother with an M Sport.

SCBMW02 · 08-02-2018, 12:53 PM

Ugly, keeping my 2014!!

M4 GTS · 08-02-2018, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Djvolume

Beaver and big brother

Yup

Powerslide · 08-02-2018, 01:58 PM

Bring on the X7M CS 6MT (deleting sunroof and adding CF roof to save weight, lower center of gravity and make it more agile for track days, of course)!

Teutonic · 08-02-2018, 02:00 PM

As in many new BMW models, the grill is huge, disproportionate and ugly.
This one is REPUGNANT!

DRKNEVL · 08-02-2018, 02:37 PM

These new SUV grills are awful! They remind me of a pig snorting or something. I am not a huge SUV fan however I have ALWAYS thought BMW has nailed the X5. This new X5 and X7 front ends are just gross.

JayPichardo · 08-02-2018, 03:14 PM

Lets talk about ugly grills

Sleeper · 08-02-2018, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

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Originally Posted by Sleeper

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

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Originally Posted by Sleeper

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

The X5 wins, it has a much cleaner form language.

Can you even say that out loud with a straight face?

Absolutely.

Can you?

I didn't. Because I couldn't. From a set of patent images and 'spy' shots of highly camo'ed prototypes, you know the X5 has "cleaner form language"?

Okay.

I guess that's to much for you to grasp.

You can go back to Sleep now.

*too.

Okay.

ORIGIN M. · 08-02-2018, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleeper

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

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Originally Posted by Sleeper

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

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Originally Posted by Sleeper

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

The X5 wins, it has a much cleaner form language.

Can you even say that out loud with a straight face?

Absolutely.

Can you?

I didn't. Because I couldn't. From a set of patent images and 'spy' shots of highly camo'ed prototypes, you know the X5 has "cleaner form language"?

Okay.

I guess that's to much for you to grasp.

You can go back to Sleep now.

*too.

Okay.

Okay.

Now get over yourself !

mkizzo · 08-02-2018, 06:57 PM

Dis the dude who designed the 2008 Kia Sorento suddenly get a job at BMW. Talk about hideous...

eddieb4 · 08-04-2018, 09:47 AM

I think the x7 will look better when sitting side by side in the flesh.
If tow rating is close to 9k and the rear seats are usable for teenagers it will be a winner.

MalibuBimmer · 08-05-2018, 09:19 PM

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I really dislike the grille connected to the lights like the on the 3er and the x7. It looks so much cleaner on the 2 and x5

This way, if you get into a front end fender-bender instead of just replacing a grille or a headlamp you get to replace both -- or more.

The connected lights to grille styling exercise is a bonanza for replacement parts sales.

briareos_ch · 08-06-2018, 02:16 AM

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Kill the front end on them both

Who actual signed off on them looking like that? They are so hideous.

Using the grills as a pronounced design highlight was and is a horrible idea.

I agree.
Future X-BMW's designs should get a major overhaul.

Volvo's X look way better tbh..

drew_larson · 08-06-2018, 12:41 PM

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The rear end looks better on the x7 but the rest of the styling cues on the X5 look smarter and sportier

Agree. I prefer the look of the rear lights with chrome bar on the X7, X5's lights look a bit bland in comparison (at least in the pictures).

However, the front looks much better on the X5 IMO. Prefer the separated lights and the bumper on it. I think the X7 needs the M-sport package, while the X5 looks good even without it.

110% agreed

drew_larson · 01-07-2019, 12:04 PM

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The rear end looks better on the x7 but the rest of the styling cues on the X5 look smarter and sportier

Agree. I prefer the look of the rear lights with chrome bar on the X7, X5's lights look a bit bland in comparison (at least in the pictures).

However, the front looks much better on the X5 IMO. Prefer the separated lights and the bumper on it. I think the X7 needs the M-sport package, while the X5 looks good even without it.

110% agreed

08-02-2018, 10:27 AM	#25
basque76 Not a BMW Genius 48 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 12' BMW 535i (dec.), 19' M5 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Not impressed at all, especially with the grill. It's obnoxiously fat and the lights are squinty. The design looks more Mongoloid than German.
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YeaG30 First Lieutenant 250 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 2017 540i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW 540i [0.00] 2006 BMW M3 Convert ... [0.00]	Looking at the history of the first gen of X5 and X3, its like there is a design requirement to make them look bizarre (in a bad way). Maybe to make the second gen look that much better? __________________ 2017 540i :: 2006 M3 :: 2012 328i Sport Line (sold)
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JRobUSC First Lieutenant 870 Rep 350 Posts Drives: Mineral Gray 2019 330i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	That’s the base model X5? That looks great. I’m honestly shocked. If that’s the base I wouldn’t even bother with an M Sport.
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Powerslide Colonel 1113 Rep 2,286 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Illinois USA iTrader: (0)	Bring on the X7M CS 6MT (deleting sunroof and adding CF roof to save weight, lower center of gravity and make it more agile for track days, of course)!
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08-02-2018, 02:00 PM	#33
Teutonic Colonel 2755 Rep 2,371 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	As in many new BMW models, the grill is huge, disproportionate and ugly. This one is REPUGNANT!
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DRKNEVL Second Lieutenant 219 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2015 535i M Sport, 2015 X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orange County CA iTrader: (0)	These new SUV grills are awful! They remind me of a pig snorting or something. I am not a huge SUV fan however I have ALWAYS thought BMW has nailed the X5. This new X5 and X7 front ends are just gross.
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eddieb4 Private First Class 94 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 12 Dinan 550xi / 01 911tt Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I think the x7 will look better when sitting side by side in the flesh. If tow rating is close to 9k and the rear seats are usable for teenagers it will be a winner.
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