Official: The 2014 BMW 5 Series. LCI Facelift Photos and Details (and US Pricing)

Gjm127 · 06-13-2013, 04:02 PM

I think it's lame to call it LCI as I won't see the difference if I see a F10 on the street whether it's an 2010 or a 2014..
The differences are way to minor to call it LCI and to give it reason for higher prices..

Jason · 06-13-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gjm127

I think it's lame to call it LCI as I won't see the difference if I see a F10 on the street whether it's an 2010 or a 2014..
The differences are way to minor to call it LCI and to give it reason for higher prices..

Read the differences, the car gets mechanical changes too (i.e. steering).

Gjm127 · 06-13-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Read the differences, the car gets mechanical changes too (i.e. steering).

LCI has always stood for "facelift" as in cosmetics.. anyway, no worries though, I'll live though it

Jason · 06-13-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gjm127

LCI has always stood for "facelift" as in cosmetics.. anyway, no worries though, I'll live though it

Which the F10 got, albeit a minor one. If a model already looks great (like the F10), it shouldn't get or need a big cosmetic overhaul for the sake of having one.

slownfast · 06-13-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bmr760

on top of the Headlight where the eyebrow is, in fashion a la E65 7er

that is so small to be turn signal

SW19 · 06-13-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Which the F10 got, albeit a minor one. If a model already looks great (like the F10), it shouldn't get or need a big cosmetic overhaul for the sake of having one.

Exactly,thank goodness they didn't ruin a great design.Now as far as the F30 goes,when it is LCI time,the front end IMO needs a major facelift.

bmr760 · 06-13-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by E.K.

that is so small to be turn signal

It's like that with the Current F01 LED Headlamps

slownfast · 06-13-2013, 10:35 PM

oh the signal is at the top, i thought it was the three 3 dots

Norsk · 06-13-2013, 11:22 PM

Current 5 Series Sedan
Interior

Exterior

LCI 5 Series Sedan
Interior

Exterior

= Buick ?

ahh those badges, Luxury, Sports & what not ... never thought I would see the day of BMW going the Dodge, GM Pontiac route ...

Thank god for the M5

NickeL · 06-14-2013, 04:43 AM

Has anyone seen a picture of the LCI xenon lights? All I can find are pics of the LED lights.

Boss330 · 06-14-2013, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NickeL

Has anyone seen a picture of the LCI xenon lights? All I can find are pics of the LED lights.

On page 38-39 in the brochure there is a picture of a car that seems to have the Xenon lights

Boss330 · 06-14-2013, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Gjm127

LCI has always stood for "facelift" as in cosmetics.. anyway, no worries though, I'll live though it

The E60 LCI was also very minor (IMO) in the cosmetics department.

NickeL · 06-14-2013, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Boss330

On page 38-39 in the brochure there is a picture of a car that seems to have the Xenon lights

Thanks! I made a quick comparison picture. To me the new front is a lot sportier than the old one, while still keeping the classy look.

NickeL · 06-14-2013, 07:48 AM

Just for the heck of it, here is a comparison between Modern line (with LEDs) and Luxury line (without LEDs).

K-A · 06-14-2013, 08:12 AM

Good comparo's. The new LED's are really nice, but IMO the pre-facelift xenons are considerably nicer than the LCI xenons, which look a little "unfinished". Also if they use HALOGEN turn signals then it's a HUGE deal breaker. I couldn't go back to a car with those.

I never even noticed that the LCI eliminated the sharp cut on the upper bumper (next to the grille where it flows into the headlight) which provided a lean surface and shadow play next to the inside portion of the headlights. Now the bumper next to said headlights just kind of "melts down into" the headlights. Less defined a look, maybe less stately, maybe a little more sporty as it gives a smoother look. Though not as aggressive, IMO. The M Sport of course will be the only model to retain the pre-LCI "cut".

cormeister616 · 06-14-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Gjm127

LCI has always stood for "facelift" as in cosmetics.. anyway, no worries though, I'll live though it

LCI, Life Cycle Improvements. I interpret that as overall improvements, not strictly cosmetics... Just saying.

hyperboost · 06-14-2013, 11:37 AM

the car looks so damn good on the catalog cover(in post #1). lol

I am starting to like Titanium Silver a lot.

tomwac · 06-14-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

LCI lights on left, pre-LCI on right.

Attachment 864056

From what I see here, the LCI does not have LED indicators? That is a strange move from BMW part...

cpdp · 06-15-2013, 12:45 PM

anybody else notice the dark brown (cohiba?) interior on the f10 has the bang & olufsen speakers in the doors but not on top of the idrive screen?

ADRQ0811 · 06-15-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

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Originally Posted by Gjm127

LCI has always stood for "facelift" as in cosmetics.. anyway, no worries though, I'll live though it

Which the F10 got, albeit a minor one. If a model already looks great (like the F10), it shouldn't get or need a big cosmetic overhaul for the sake of having one.

Best way to say it well put Jason

BimmerBahn · 06-15-2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cpdp

anybody else notice the dark brown (cohiba?) interior on the f10 has the bang & olufsen speakers in the doors but not on top of the idrive screen?

It's there, just not popped up.

K-A · 06-16-2013, 05:13 PM

Just sat in a 3 Series and found the plastic on the new M Sport steering wheel to feel very hard and cheap and the buttons chintzy to the touch and click sounds. Is this the same one the 5 gets?

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Norsk Major 48 Rep 1,096 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Current 5 Series Sedan Interior Exterior LCI 5 Series Sedan Interior Exterior = Buick ? ahh those badges, Luxury, Sports & what not ... never thought I would see the day of BMW going the Dodge, GM Pontiac route ... Thank god for the M5
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NickeL New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 520d Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Just for the heck of it, here is a comparison between Modern line (with LEDs) and Luxury line (without LEDs). Attached Images
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K-A Nice 15 Rep 323 Posts Drives: Porsche Macan S SportDesign Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Uranus iTrader: (0)	Good comparo's. The new LED's are really nice, but IMO the pre-facelift xenons are considerably nicer than the LCI xenons, which look a little "unfinished". Also if they use HALOGEN turn signals then it's a HUGE deal breaker. I couldn't go back to a car with those. I never even noticed that the LCI eliminated the sharp cut on the upper bumper (next to the grille where it flows into the headlight) which provided a lean surface and shadow play next to the inside portion of the headlights. Now the bumper next to said headlights just kind of "melts down into" the headlights. Less defined a look, maybe less stately, maybe a little more sporty as it gives a smoother look. Though not as aggressive, IMO. The M Sport of course will be the only model to retain the pre-LCI "cut". __________________ -'15 Porsche Macan S SportDesign \| White/Black (Alcantara/Leather), PDK, 20" RS Spyder's w/ Colored Crests, Air Suspension w/ PASM, High-Gloss Black Trim, Premium Package, Comfort Lighting, Tints. -'15 Mazda 3 i Sport. -Recents: '13 BMW 535i M Sport: Black/Black. & Some MB's.
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cpdp Private First Class 17 Rep 113 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Austria iTrader: (0)	anybody else notice the dark brown (cohiba?) interior on the f10 has the bang & olufsen speakers in the doors but not on top of the idrive screen?
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K-A Nice 15 Rep 323 Posts Drives: Porsche Macan S SportDesign Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Uranus iTrader: (0)	Just sat in a 3 Series and found the plastic on the new M Sport steering wheel to feel very hard and cheap and the buttons chintzy to the touch and click sounds. Is this the same one the 5 gets? __________________ -'15 Porsche Macan S SportDesign \| White/Black (Alcantara/Leather), PDK, 20" RS Spyder's w/ Colored Crests, Air Suspension w/ PASM, High-Gloss Black Trim, Premium Package, Comfort Lighting, Tints. -'15 Mazda 3 i Sport. -Recents: '13 BMW 535i M Sport: Black/Black. & Some MB's.
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