X Line with Paddle Shifters?

[ealtaras]

I have seen a couple of European X-Line images and videos that showed X5 2014 with paddle sifters although they were Not M Sport line. Does anyone know if this is an option that is possibly not in configuration but something that can be added?

[gblansten]

Not available in the United States and BMW has zero intention of changing that anytime soon.

It is a shame since I really like the xLine but really want the sport auto.

[barcelona]

Excellent response from E70 switch overs:
http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...t=Msport+wheel

[ealtaras]

Originally Posted by barcelona

Excellent response from E70 switch overs:
http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...t=Msport+wheel

Thanks barcelona. That sounds good. In that case maybe the M sport steering wheel that will be a part of M performance parts that will be released in Spring may hopefully work (although I'm not sure if BMW service would install it on X-line)

[ealtaras]

Originally Posted by gblansten

Not available in the United States and BMW has zero intention of changing that anytime soon.

It is a shame since I really like the xLine but really want the sport auto.

+1 I really like the X line but besides the pedal shifters, the M steering wheel and the steel foot rest on the M Sport looks very nice. I still have time to change my order before it goes into production but can't decide. M sport exterior looks a little boring to me although I realize that's how sports lines across all brands typically are (no aluminum/satin accents or contrasts)

[Roundown]

Originally Posted by ealtaras

+1 I really like the X line but besides the pedal shifters, the M steering wheel and the steel foot rest on the M Sport looks very nice. I still have time to change my order before it goes into production but can't decide. M sport exterior looks a little boring to me although I realize that's how sports lines across all brands typically are (no aluminum/satin accents or contrasts)

Agree - too bubbly/toureg looking for me. I went X-Line, but I do wish I could have paddles for passing.

[AEC]

Originally Posted by riM3

Agree - too bubbly/toureg looking for me. I went X-Line, but I do wish I could have paddles for passing.

As someone who has driven manual transmissions most of my life, I can honestly say that in the first 2500 miles of ownership, I have not yet felt the need to "manually" shift my X5. The 8 speed automatic is probably the best automatic transmission that I have ever driven. Besides, you can always shift with the console shifter if need be.

For me, paddle shifters in this type of car are a novelty that I would mess around with for a day or two and then never use again. Also, I prefer the look of the steering wheel on the Luxury and xLine models over the M-sport. IMO, the M-sport wheel looks out of place on a luxury SUV.

[Roundown]

Originally Posted by AEC

As someone who has driven manual transmissions most of my life, I can honestly say that in the first 2500 miles of ownership, I have not yet felt the need to "manually" shift my X5. The 8 speed automatic is probably the best automatic transmission that I have ever driven. Besides, you can always shift with the console shifter if need be.

For me, paddle shifters in this type of car are a novelty that I would mess around with for a day or two and then never use again. Also, I prefer the look of the steering wheel on the Luxury and xLine models over the M-sport. IMO, the M-sport wheel looks out of place on a luxury SUV.

Agree on the look of the wheel. I had a '11 X3 35i w/ M-Sport that had the same ZF8 w/ the sport auto transmission and I found the paddles were useful for downshifting and more natural to use than than the console shifter (...even though all my other BMWs have been 6MT).