Spy photographers snapped a facelifted BMW X5 last fall and now they’ve caught an updated X5 M.
Spotted wearing mismatched bumpers, the prototype isn’t very revealing as all of the bodywork appears to carryover from the current model. That being said, the crossover has been outfitted with temporary headlights.
While there isn’t much to see, we can expect the usual mid-cycle updates including modified bumpers and revised lighting units.
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Bigger changes will occur in the cabin as the X5 M will adopt a freestanding digital instrument cluster and infotainment system similar to the one used in the iX. While the displays are hard to make out in these photos, pictures of the facelifted X6 revealed them in detail.
Specifics are lacking, but the digital instrument cluster is expected to measure 12.3 inches while the infotainment system should come in at 14.9 inches. We can also expect new switchgear as well as a minimalist shifter.
2024 BMW X6 prototype
The current X5 M is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine that produces 600 hp (447 kW / 608 PS) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. It’s connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission, which sends power to an M xDrive all-wheel drive system with an Active M differential. This setup enables the crossover to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 3.8 seconds and hit a top speed of up to 177 mph (285 km/h) when equipped with the optional M Driver’s Package.
Customers can also opt for a Competition variant that increases the output to 617 hp (460 kW / 625 PS) and cuts the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time to 3.7 seconds.
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