UPDATED with even more revealing photos of the 2014 X5 interior.
We've gotten another look at the interior of the
2014 X5 (F15) and it provides the best idea yet of what it will look like once revealed.
Interior / Wheels
The F15 X5's general dashboard design takes after the F30 3 Series with a multi-layered look. Compared to the current X5 (E70), the next X5's dashboard has also become more driver-centric, a design element seen in recent new BMW models. It will also be more upright compared to the current X5's dashboard, which angles and curves away sharply from the driver and passenger. See a comparison image below.
Following on the design of the newest BMW models, the next X5 will feature a large free-standing navigation/infotainment LCD screen. This screen looks to be the 8.8 inch panel used in the latest BMWs.
The
iDrive Touch system is seen on the X5 prototype and is expected to debut in both the 2014 X5 and 2014 5 Series (LCI model), and may not be limited to just these two models upon introduction.
The wheels seen here are 20" Style 451, as seen in the revealed
2014 X5 Dealer Order Guide (containing lines, options, packages). Also see more info on the
X5 lineup and special packages.
Models / Production
The US will receive the following models in the first model year: sDrive35i, xDrive35i, xDrive35d, xDrive50i. All of these models will begin production in August 2013, except the xDrive35d which begins production in December 2013. The European models are listed
here.
The F15 X5 is expected to weigh less than the current E70 X5 and ride on a modified version of the F10 5 series chassis.
Look for official details on the 2014 X5 details to be released soon.
F15 X5 vs E70 X5 Interior Compared
Previous spy photo showing iDrive Touch system
Previously leaked images of the production 2014 X5
A portion of the above photos via
Weibo and
Worldcarfans.