What are the differences from 2015 vs 2016 X5

[X54TH]

I've ordered a 2016 X5 35i with M Sport Line. Won't be getting the vehicle until early October. I hear there are some changes coming to the bumpers, weight reduction, slight change to the engine providing more HP, etc. Does anyone officially know what the changes are from 2015 to 2016?

[bubbahead]

Originally Posted by X54TH

I've ordered a 2016 X5 35i with M Sport Line. Won't be getting the vehicle until early October. I hear there are some changes coming to the bumpers, weight reduction, slight change to the engine providing more HP, etc. Does anyone officially know what the changes are from 2015 to 2016?

As far as I'm aware, according to the order guide, nothing has changed.

[Snow-Kidney]

Has the msport pricing changed? xline pricing went down and lost items.

[Babs]

Originally Posted by bubbahead

As far as I'm aware, according to the order guide, nothing has changed.

+1. It's basically the same car. A few price changes but nothing else changed based on the order guide.

[Alan l.]

Originally Posted by X54TH

I've ordered a 2016 X5 35i with M Sport Line. Won't be getting the vehicle until early October. I hear there are some changes coming to the bumpers, weight reduction, slight change to the engine providing more HP, etc. Does anyone officially know what the changes are from 2015 to 2016?

I hope it wasn't the dealership feeding you that BS because none of it is true. No changes for the 2016 X5.

[twelve535i]

Nothing is different. All models cost a little less.

[X54TH]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

I hope it wasn't the dealership feeding you that BS because none of it is true. No changes for the 2016 X5.

Came to realize there is a lot of BS on the internet. I googled 2016 BMW X5 changes and this was some of the information I read. I guess I've got 6 weeks to go and I'll see for myself.

[MattBianco]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

I hope it wasn't the dealership feeding you that BS because none of it is true. No changes for the 2016 X5.

^ fact.

[08bmw128i]

My idrive controller has slightly changed The pad isn't as shiny as it was on my 2015.

[wearenh]

Originally Posted by X54TH

...lot of BS on the internet. I googled 2016 BMW X5 changes...

when I saw that, I googled it too... and found this hilarious bit:

As far as the safety segments of 2016 BMW X5 are concerned BMW has
arranged to provide sufficient number of air bags that have been placed on
prompt sections of this model. Collision alert besides back view camera plus
few sensors for the same purpose are installed inside. Every seat will be
packed in leather and heating ability is provided in the front seats. 2016 BMW
X5 is expected to be provided with weather control mechanism as well as
cruise controlling which is the known specialty of modern times vehicle. LED
rich headlamps and reshaped grille are the changes brought in the exterior.

while I'd really like to know where the "prompt" sections are (so I could count how many
is a "sufficient number of airbags"), or what a seat "packed in leather" feels like to sit
on, what I'm most disappointed is that I didn't get the "weather control mechanism"

damn ... I'd love to scroll through the iDrive and be able to choose rain today... or
maybe it would be a good day for overcast skies with no humidity ... sunshine for
the weekend definitely...can I schedule it ahead or does it only work contemporaneously?

just so you don't think I'm making this up (ah these "modern times" are great!):

some internet BS

.

[wearenh]

[Mako]

Originally Posted by Snow-Kidney

Has the msport pricing changed? xline pricing went down and lost items.

actually M Sport pricing went UP, was $3500 and now is $3900, sad part is they didn't add anything for that change.

11.5% price jump for what reason? thanks BMW

as far the as other changes, as others have said, that's all BS, NOTHING has changed, its only the second model year for X6 and third for X5. Major changes will come in 2017 (2018 model) for X5 and 2018 (2019 model) for X6. BMW has almost always stuck to the 7 year model below:

New model
Year 1
Year 2, tiny changes 99% of people won't notice
Year 3, tiny changes 99% of people won't notice
Year 4, tiny changes 99% of people won't notice
Year 5 LCI (facelift), changes can range from new bumpers, new dash, new engines, options, colors
Year 6, tiny changes 99% of people won't notice
Year 7, tiny changes 99% of people won't notice
New Model
cycle repeats

I just took delivery of a 2016 X6 this weekend, ended up leasing it because of the above cycle. Figured in 3 years when my lease is up the LCI will be out, perfect timing, and I am 99.9% sure the 35i will become the 40i with a small power bump (which will help a lot in this heavy beast). Had I bought it last year I probably would have purchased it and kept it for 4-5 years and then gotten the LCI version on a lease until the new model comes out. All about planning for your future cars, LOL

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by Mako

actually M Sport pricing went UP, was $3500 and now is $3900, sad part is they didn't add anything for that change.

11.5% price jump for what reason? thanks BMW

as far the as other changes, as others have said, that's all BS, NOTHING has changed, its only the second model year for X6 and third for X5. Major changes will come in 2017 (2018 model) for X5 and 2018 (2019 model) for X6. BMW has almost always stuck to the 7 year model below:

New model
Year 1
Year 2, tiny changes 99% of people won't notice
Year 3, tiny changes 99% of people won't notice
Year 4, tiny changes 99% of people won't notice
Year 5 LCI (facelift), changes can range from new bumpers, new dash, new engines, options, colors
Year 6, tiny changes 99% of people won't notice
Year 7, tiny changes 99% of people won't notice
New Model
cycle repeats

I just took delivery of a 2016 X6 this weekend, ended up leasing it because of the above cycle. Figured in 3 years when my lease is up the LCI will be out, perfect timing, and I am 99.9% sure the 35i will become the 40i with a small power bump (which will help a lot in this heavy beast). Had I bought it last year I probably would have purchased it and kept it for 4-5 years and then gotten the LCI version on a lease until the new model comes out. All about planning for your future cars, LOL

I agree with this pattern... usually the tiny changes are package, stand alone and option change/deletes.

[apw2607]

Originally Posted by Kzang

I agree with this pattern... usually the tiny changes are package, stand alone and option change/deletes.

It depends. The biggest change is often new technologies that get introduced outside a typical LCI. i-drive hardware changes often follow this pattern.

Additionally new powertrains / engines sometimes come along. 2009 saw the diesel on the e70. F15 gets the hybrid for 2016.

[LCW]

I believe 19" wheels are now standard and they changed the wood trim selection.

[X54TH]

I've read the fuel consumption figures for the 2016 X5 35i (the one I have on order) reports an increase in highway consumption versus the 2015 model. Not sure what caused an increase in fuel consumption. Typically they advance technology for better consumption. Maybe 2015 was understated.