NEW YORK AUTO SHOW: BMW X6M And X5M Pics Leak Early- STUD Or DUD?

I am really not liking the lower front bumpers -- those air ducts are cartoonishly huge. All you see from the front is exposed radiator. Here's hoping BMW decides to use black radiators on the production models so they're less visible...

— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2009 7:23:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

I like the interior but it needs to look more expencive

— ChevyFan100 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2009 7:53:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

Its death will be swift and unpleasant.

— cococo (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2009 7:53:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

The front bumper looks really odd. It looks as though the hood is open or something on the front is broken. Maybe it'll look better than this in real life but these pictures are horrendous. People complained the look of the x6 and I thought it look all right, but journalist will take this to a whole new level.

— recca7 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2009 7:57:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Both look killer.

I'm really liking the X6.

Props to BMW ;->

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2009 8:03:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

OMG! The X6M is so awesome! I LOVE BMW!

— cococo (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2009 8:15:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

MAN, it must need a TON of air!

Bye, Bye lower foglamps!

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— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2009 8:21:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

BMW is rating these cars 0-60 in 4.5s. That means real world tests are likely to be in the 4.1s range. Can you imagine what that engine is going to do in the next M5, which will weigh about 1000lb less? Yikes.

— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2009 8:35:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

STUD! STUD! STUD! STUD! Okay, that was overkill. But I like it 'em.

— FitzLA (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2009 8:39:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

555 HP from a 4.4 litre V8 is impressive, and this thing might be faster than the E60 M5/E62 M6.
One can only imagine what the F10 M5 and F12 M6 will be capable of.
STUD indeed, and the engine specs are quite impressive.
I think M is going after Porsche.

— AdmiralT20 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2009 9:22:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Why the **** does anyone need a bloody SUV with 555hp?! This POS probably gets like 0.9 MPG in city driving. I KNOW this thing is gonna have a six-figure price tag. Ugh, Bimmer needs to stop making cars people will never have a need for.

— Jordanski (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2009 10:47:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

i loved the M before bangle. this has to be the ugliest vehicle i've ever seen in my life. i thought the x6 was ugly but this make it look quite attractive.

— 1dott8 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2009 11:18:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I'm not sure about the looks. I'll second that comment about the new 7 however: looks way better in person than in pics.

555hp? Wow. Shame this thing weighs two tons. Just think: a less restrictive exhaust will probably bolt on 50hp. That's 600hp with just a bolt on.

The next M5 is going to be very, very, very, scary fast.

— GreenPlease (View Profile)

Posted on 4/4/2009 12:07:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

I'm sure the performance is amazing in both of these cars, but don't they seem entirely inappropriate, outmoded and pointless in today's world? These heavy-handed machines are about the last thing the automotive market needs or wants just now.

— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/4/2009 12:39:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Great engine there. Don't know if it's right for the car. Would love to see the comparison of X5M and X6M agaisnt Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. I hope BMW put this engine in 7 series too this time to compete against S63s and S56s. Great job BMW.

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 4/4/2009 7:01:48 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

correction: S65 AMG.

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 4/4/2009 7:02:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

i absolutely love this car. the 50i is awesome as it is but this is a lot more aggressive looking. only problem i have is with the double dual exhaust tail pipes, i feel the wide tail pipes on the 50i look better. but overall i think BMW has done a good job....

— Harrimantutu (View Profile)

Posted on 4/4/2009 8:54:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

rims are GORGEOUS

— DiamondJim (View Profile)

Posted on 4/4/2009 9:39:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

Stud, both of them. As far as being inappropriate, there is always a niche for powerful cars. They wouldn't have built the vehicles if they didn't research the market. If we don't buy them, then the middle east would ;). Imagine what will happen when they get the hybrid technology down pat, you'll see more radical performance. Imagine, if Toyota still produces the Prius, 15 yrs from now...It will probably have roughly the same amount of hp and do the 0-60 dance in the low 3's.

So, that all being said, these vehicles are entirely ok in today's world. People like to have fun, and we can't restrict cars from having a fun factor.

Now, BMW a M3 CSL or a 135i M, would be nice...Please, Please.

— Inline6 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/4/2009 11:31:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Also I wonder if the X6M or X5M are faster on the 'Ring than the one off X5 LM with the unrestricted LeMans V12 in it. That thing was pumping out 700 HP.

— Inline6 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/4/2009 1:35:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

i am sure it will drive amazingly... but it looks like douche... especially the rims (sorry diamondjim)

— cl0wn (View Profile)

Posted on 4/4/2009 5:45:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Lmao.

— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/4/2009 6:17:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

The front bumper looks the way it does because it has too: it needs to channel air under the car for stability, feed masses of cooling air for brakes that will be heavily stressed and cool a twin turbo V8 engine. Not really a fan of the X6 but bravo to BMW for this, an amazing vehicle!

— BozzorTheGreat (View Profile)

Posted on 4/4/2009 7:04:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

BMW is spilling their guts with these latest monsters. Their so desperate...I mean who's gonna buy these right now? They're awesome no doubt, but the sticker will be absurd. I guess if your gonna blow, you might as well blow BIG TIME.

— Ricks2Dogs (View Profile)

Posted on 4/4/2009 8:08:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

I would buy either BMW in a heartbeat (~_*)

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/4/2009 8:51:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

SOLD!

— weaponX (View Profile)

Posted on 4/4/2009 10:20:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

A real UNpractical and NON-utilitarian SUV. Suppose BMW doesn't call it a "SUV" ...yeah OK. Anyway, It really is pointless exercise to make something like this. If anyone really needs a fast moving SUV with LOTS of sport, go with the FX50. It will be, I'm guessing, probably like $35K less than this X6M. X6M numbers won't be 30 percent better than the FX50. And the FX50 does have some utility at least! I don't own an Infiniti either...

— TexLandRover (View Profile)

Posted on 4/4/2009 11:14:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I dont like it, never did, never will. If i want an SUV i'd buy a Tahoe, if i want an SUV with luxury, i'd buy a Cadillac. Any real BMW enthusiast would consider any of the M "cars" before considering this misfit. I'd probably only consider this for my future wife and kids. But i'd probably still go with the Cadillac.

— AudiA6Drvr (View Profile)

Posted on 4/4/2009 11:46:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

ML63 AMG VS CAYENNE TURBO VS X5 M..........YOU DECIDE.....

— yoyo123 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/5/2009 2:05:47 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I wish there were more pictures of the X5M. I'm not a huge BMW whore (more of an Audi slut), but their attention to detail is unmatched.

— delan (View Profile)

Posted on 4/5/2009 7:58:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

WOW, and to think that you will be able to lease those for $800 a month. Until BMW runs out of money. Those things are atrocious, useless and ill timed. I love it, BMW keeps digging itself in a deeper hole every month.
At the same time, I am sad, because I used to respect BMW while growing up in Europe. But they are becoming a joke, it's all about the marketing hype and the beans counters. There is no value in the product anymore, it is poorly put together, you can clearly see where they cut corners and try to save pennies.
Yeah, big engines and great driving dynamics, whoopee!!! Who cares anymore? How about overall value?
BMW sucks.

Go ahead, deboost me... I don't care

— 1evlaudi (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2009 11:00:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -7   

this engine is AMAZING just shows they still make the best engines in the world.

— 911gt3rs (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2009 3:25:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

NannerPlus
your comment made me laugh. I am not bitter at all, and comparing, driving and analyzing luxury cars is pretty much part of what I do for a living. Do not get fooled by my handle, I think most of you here claiming their "love" for BMW have barely any experience with those vehicles. You probably did not drive or you do not own any BMW's. You are the ones, most of you, disconnected from reality. You base your opinions on know Marketing gimmicks, legends, stories, "oh my dad has a bimmer and he loves it, it is the greatest car in the world".
If you have your BMW, it is an older model, when they still had value and were built properly, or like some guy in another post, you leased your M3 convertible for $760 a month, so you love the car because of its "cheap" payment.
News Flash for your fanbois; BMW is in trouble, they are hemorrhaging money on the US market, spending millions in incentives and even more millions to compensate their fake residual values. They already cut down production for the US by 45K units and are looking at more cuts.
They asked their suppliers to cut costs by 10 to 12%, how do you think that's going to translate on your BMW?
There is more to a car than a fancy badge, a great engine and a renown name. But it will too complicated to explain to you kids, especially without pictures.

— 1evlaudi (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2009 10:03:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6   

oh yeah the BMW achieves these numbers with a smaller motor and less boost, 1.5 bar, compared to Audis 1.6 bar.

— bmwMotorsport (View Profile)

Posted on 4/7/2009 10:59:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

I LOVE these cars!

— thstone (View Profile)

Posted on 4/7/2009 1:55:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4