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02-24-2013, 02:14 PM | #1 |
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BMW 5 Series F10 LCI Facelift/Update Previewed in Render
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com As per modern BMW and integrated as EfficientDynamics. The 5er LCI inherits Air curtains , as well as new detailing, a re-profiled nose that is slightly faired in headlamps and optional LED adaptive headlights. The change is not radical as the 5er maintains its position as the segment benchmark. Of course there will be significant changes to engine options (550i Gets N63Tu Engine, 535d for US [source]) and for entry customers the BMW 518 makes a return since the E34 albeit in diesel form. Engineers have also incorporated slight changes to the car's steering as well as incorporating BMW's cylinder dimming introduced on the 7er. Both the BMW 5er Touring and 5er Gran Turismo will debut at the same time. Admin Edit: We have information which shows production for the F10 LCI as beginning in July 2013, with deliveries starting in August/September of 2013. Latest F10 LCI spy photos: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=795778 Compare to recent spy photo:
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Also the cylinder dimming would be valvetronic right? If so, doesn't the 5er already have valvetronic in all of its engines? |
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This is from the release of the inline 3 engine. Apparently it is part of the Valvetronic technology. Scott must have been referring to a further development of it. Quote:
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02-24-2013, 05:44 PM | #5 |
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Cylinder dimming?
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I don't like the new look of front at all, ie zagged kidney grills, squared "eyes", that added line from lights to kidneys - it ruins the soft lines... Glad I did get the MY2013...
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02-25-2013, 09:05 AM | #8 |
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What engines will be offered in the states?
all the rumors made it seem like the N55 successor will debut in the 4 series coupe and the LCI 5 but recent VIN searches doesn't seem to suggest that being true anymore. Alan
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I have to say the front end below the grill looks terrible!
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I always get a kick out of comments like this. The car company redesigns a model, and out come all the people who just bought a pre-redesign version talking about what a step in the wrong direction the redesign is. Seems like some pretty clear psychology at play there.
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But I do like the improvements that LCI will bring, steering optimization, added power, protective air curtains, etc... Just don't like the design, thats all. |
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By comparing what the F01 7-Series did for the LCI, this render looks plausible. I read somewhere that the 5-Series LCI headlights would get similar treatment as the 7-Series (the droopy look). The lower bumper also looks similar to what was done on the 7-Series but was toned down to fit the overall appearance of the exterior. Overall, I think this is something we could realistically see but obviously more tailored to fit the exterior of the F10.
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I wonder how much better will the LCI steering feel.
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Hopefully it's a big improvement rather than a minor one to say. The A6 already has better steering feel and the early reviews say the E-Class improved a lot in terms of driving (steering feeling included) so BMW has some work to do.
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Good looking re-fresh!
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The taillights will get a subtle change to make the tubes contrast a bit more with the rest of the assembly, though the shape of the taillights and the tubes themselves won't change (at least, not from what I can tell from the spy shots). I would expect a new set of wheel options, and wouldn't be surprised to see a subtle update to the rear bumper along the trailing edge as well.
By the way, I don't see any air curtains in the preview render. Did they just neglect that part, or is BMW's definition of air curtains changing now? (I was expecting 1M/E82 LCI/F01 LCI style vertical slats).
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Don't loose sleep over this. Autobild renders often miss the target when it comes to the real deal. Honestly the original is much more classy if you ask me, however we all know that f10/f11 Achilles heel is the steering so I'm really excited to see if that has improved over the competition. I really hope that the lci exterior gets the 'angel eyes' but keeps the most of the old looks.
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