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      08-31-2015, 05:17 PM   #1
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2016 X5 Diesel...Why is there still no info?

The 2016 X5 35i and 50i order/price guides came out months ago already but we (here in Canada) are still waiting for the 2016 X5 35d order/price guides to be released.

Has anyone got any info? My guy @ BMW is saying there is no info, he says they are telling him production will only start sometime in November with Early December deliveries. But I am curious why the diesel is so behind in terms of production/release dates?

Can anyone chime in?

Perhaps it is different in the US vs Canada, not sure though.

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Diesel production has always lagged behind 5 to 6 months.. this is was the case for all BMW's car or SUV. I didn't care so much of the diesels so I never researched why.
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Diesel production has always lagged behind 5 to 6 months.. this is was the case for all BMW's car or SUV. I didn't care so much of the diesels so I never researched why.
Perhaps for a new model this would make sense but not for a model that's going into its third year of production.
Just doesn't make sense to me
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It doesn't make make sense at all, especially since majority of x5's in Europe are diesels.
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I will ask my sales guy since he always has the latest info for me and seems much better then other salesmen.
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I was on the brink to order diesel but given it doesn't go into production until Dec, I got a 16 gas. It sucks that they delay diesel production so far out from gas.
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It doesn't make make sense at all, especially since majority of x5's in Europe are diesels.
As far as I'm aware there are no delays for Europe Diesels .... mine went through fine and is a 2016 MY and is mid Atlantic now..... a colleague has just ordered a 30d with no production delays

Possibly just prioritizing production for markets outside NA (for a change )
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Just like the ML/GLE, the X5 diesel will change from a 6 cyl to a 4 cyl.

For 2016 only the 4 cyl diesel will be offered in North America for the X5. No, BMW will not offer both 6 and 4 cyl diesels in the US, Canada and most markets, only the 4 cyl. BMW is doing this to compete with MB since the 4 cyl diesel is flying off the lot with a long wait list because of the superior MPG. The are no specs avail on the X5 diesel because it is still getting the proper govt certifications. If you read all the way through this post, I have to tell you that it is a joke. Well most of it. The ML/GLE actually changed from 6 to 4 cyl in 2015. Can you imagine this also being done to the X5. Enjoy your diesels.
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Just like the ML/GLE, the X5 diesel will change from a 6 cyl to a 4 cyl.

For 2016 only the 4 cyl diesel will be offered in North America for the X5. No, BMW will not offer both 6 and 4 cyl diesels in the US, Canada and most markets, only the 4 cyl. BMW is doing this to compete with MB since the 4 cyl diesel is flying off the lot with a long wait list because of the superior MPG. The are no specs avail on the X5 diesel because it is still getting the proper govt certifications. If you read all the way through this post, I have to tell you that it is a joke. Well most of it. The ML/GLE actually changed from 6 to 4 cyl in 2015. Can you imagine this also being done to the X5. Enjoy your diesels.
Where did you get ML/GLE changing from 6 cyl to 4 cyl diesel?
GLE 350d 4MATIC SUV (2016) (255 hp)
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Where did you get ML/GLE changing from 6 cyl to 4 cyl diesel?
GLE 350d 4MATIC SUV (2016) (255 hp)
6 Cylinder
9.2 l/100 km*** 9G-Tronic Automatic
That was just for USA. Canada still gets the 6.
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Just like the ML/GLE, the X5 diesel will change from a 6 cyl to a 4 cyl.

For 2016 only the 4 cyl diesel will be offered in North America for the X5. No, BMW will not offer both 6 and 4 cyl diesels in the US, Canada and most markets, only the 4 cyl. BMW is doing this to compete with MB since the 4 cyl diesel is flying off the lot with a long wait list because of the superior MPG. The are no specs avail on the X5 diesel because it is still getting the proper govt certifications. If you read all the way through this post, I have to tell you that it is a joke. Well most of it. The ML/GLE actually changed from 6 to 4 cyl in 2015. Can you imagine this also being done to the X5. Enjoy your diesels.
I wonder how good the power output will be. I am absolutely thrilled with my (actually my wife's) X5D after 1,000 miles. The power is great, and the gas mileage on a 400 mile trip was 33MPG. What will a 4 cylinder be like?
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To be clear: BMW is not switching to a 4 cyl diesel. I was joking. Please read the entire previous post.
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I wonder how good the power output will be. I am absolutely thrilled with my (actually my wife's) X5D after 1,000 miles. The power is great, and the gas mileage on a 400 mile trip was 33MPG. What will a 4 cylinder be like?
If it did happen, there will a lot of back lash on F15 boards. It'll be noisier and have less power however it'll produce better MPG.
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Well..it sounds like there is no real rhyme or reason to any of these delays.

Pretty crazy!
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Well..it sounds like there is no real rhyme or reason to any of these delays.

Pretty crazy!
If they are prioritising production for another market why would that be crazy ?
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If they are prioritising production for another market why would that be crazy ?
Because that's leaving a 3-4 month gap in production. They are loosing a ton of sales to this. I need a car for my wife by end of December at the latest. If I need it 4 weeks sooner, the X5 would not be happening for us. And since we don't really know exactly when the 2016 X5 diesel will arrive, there is still a chance that we will have to find another SUV for us to buy
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Because that's leaving a 3-4 month gap in production. They are loosing a ton of sales to this. I need a car for my wife by end of December at the latest. If I need it 4 weeks sooner, the X5 would not be happening for us. And since we don't really know exactly when the 2016 X5 diesel will arrive, there is still a chance that we will have to find another SUV for us to buy
I fully understand your point, however if this is the reason then there isn't a gap in production, it may be that they are fulfilling demand in other markets where customers usually wait months and where diesel is BMW's bread and butter and therefore they may not be losing a ton of sales (how do you know they are ?), perhaps they may lose a few from people like yourself who have become used to the almost instant ordering and delivery scenario that exists in NA and Canada rather than perhaps having to wait a few weeks/months like many other customers around the world.

Whilst it may seem crazy to you having to wait for a car to be built, it is quite usual for others, its just not what you are used to .... non the less frustrating and disappointing for you I would agree

Of course this is assuming that what we are discussing is the reason for your delay ...... it may be something else completely !
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