New 7 seat X5?

[cspFlatLand]

I am quite intrested in a new bigger X5 with a bit more room in the back, and i am wondering when this car might be released. Also i could have sworn i saw pictures of the new X somewhere on this sight or at least pictures of a modle of it. Anyway i cant seem to be unable to find them. If anyone knows the exact location of these pictures or wherei can find pictures of the new X5 i would be quite happy.
Information on this car seems to be quite elusive.

 

[Big Daddy]

Are you sure your not thinking about the BMW people mover, aka mini-van?

 

[Rob V]

Try these links:

http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery/spy-shots-2004/B/bmw-x5/x5.html

http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101301

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=BMW+X5+Spy+Shots

Honestly, I hope that this is a heavily camoflaged version because if it stays as it looks in these pictures it down right ugly.

 

[Big Daddy]

Well there you have it, a new giant 7 passenger version of the X5!

 

[Wallie05]

Does anybody else think that the next gen. X5 looks little changed from the current X5, size-wise? It doesn't look bigger at all; how are they going to cram 7 people in there?

 

[jrt67ss350]

Does anybody else think that the next gen. X5 looks little changed from the current X5, size-wise? It doesn't look bigger at all; how are they going to cram 7 people in there?

I was wondering that same thing myself.

 

[Big Daddy]

Just put another seat belt in the back seat and call it such? Or are they considering a third seat like the Dodge Durango?

 

[jrt67ss350]

Just put another seat belt in the back seat and call it such? Or are they considering a third seat like the Dodge Durango?

To get 7 seats, they'd have to put in another row of seating. From those pictures, I just don't see how another row could fit.

 

[Big Daddy]

I know, I was being sarcastic..teehee

 

[MrElussive]

Yeah, the X5's trunk is already pathetically small. But then again the X5 as a whole is a big vehicle on the outside with little room on the inside. Perhaps they are making much better use of space this time around?

 

[hosagod]

They're adding two more seats , to make it 7, on the roof rack.

Now you get to enjoy your BMW in a whole new perspective!

 

[Bmw 325i 7803]

To get 7 seats, they'd have to put in another row of seating. From those pictures, I just don't see how another row could fit.

Two things. Either the spy report is full of garbage, or the picture doesn't adequately represent its actual size. If you think about it, It looks like they made it similar in size to the Navigator. Just like the X5 and X3, the X3 looks so fragile and small compared to the X5 on a side by side comparison, yet in reality the dimensions are quite similar...

 

[Big Daddy]

According to the March 2005 issue of the Roundel in an article by Bob Roemer, "New X5 restrained: Insiders describe the design of the new X5 as restrained - at least by Chris Bangle standards. The word is that when the third row of seats is used, there's not much room for baggage or cargo..." Looks like the 3rd row is where they are headed!

 

[dny79]

wao fror my point of view i am 6 feet 4 inches tall and if i roll the seat of an x-5 all the way back i bearly reach the pedals that is including 12 inches of space for my son that is almost 5 feet tall to fit in behind me so if you whant that much space buy you a limousin or go ford Im going to stay with my ity bity X-5 4.6 is 2005.........

 

[gpoints]

I am quite intrested in a new bigger X5 with a bit more room in the back, and i am wondering when this car might be released. Also i could have sworn i saw pictures of the new X somewhere on this sight or at least pictures of a modle of it. Anyway i cant seem to be unable to find them. If anyone knows the exact location of these pictures or wherei can find pictures of the new X5 i would be quite happy.
Information on this car seems to be quite elusive.

Might I suggest an Acura MDX or Honda Pilot instead? I own the honda and love it.