Little more than 48 hours after hunting the first prototypes of the new BMW X5 M Competition Facelift 2023 already with the rear covered in camouflage, one of these sports SUV test units has taken a walk on the asphalt of the Nürburgring where it has returned to be caught The new spy photos show part of the frontal image more uncovered.
The prototypes of BMW X5 M Competition Facelift 2023 They have been seen again in a matter of hours. Barely 48 hours have passed since a couple of units were already sighted with the rear wrapped in vinyl as long expected, and exposing some features of the new design that the SUV pioneer will wear in just over a year . This time it has been hunted at the Nürburgring circuit, where it has been spotted walking with part of the most uncovered frontal image.
The news spy photos They expose the design of much of the front bumper, especially a lower section that boasts a much more aggressive style. And it is that one of the great novelties of this sports version of the range of the BMW X5 is that will not have two range caps. That is, customers will not have the option of the X5 M and the X5M Competitionbut only the latter will remain in the offer.
Spy photos BMW X5 M Competition Facelift 2023 at Nürburgring
Hence this greater aggressiveness in the lower air intakes with a design never seen before in another model of the BMW M offer. Now, the sides present some decorative sconces in the form of sloping masts, also including a more vertical part at the ends of the front bumper. An extra complement to an ovoid grill with the flatter, more integrated edges that will come painted gloss black as standardI also fill the edges of the glazed surface, and new thinner and flatter headlights.
Taking a closer look you can also see that this X5 M LCI 2023 will offer a more sophisticated look with horn-shaped rearview mirror housings clad in exposed carbon fiber. In addition, despite having been hunted at full speed, this unit also shows the red brake calipers, along with large-diameter perforated discs, just as clearly. The new snapshots also show the modern taillights, with a fine light that is new to the model, and which will not be exclusive to this M option.
New in spring 2023 and with a release on the market around summerthe new X5 M Competition will lose 25 hp compared to the specifications of the current model equipped with the powerful 4.4-liter V8 biturbo engine to stay at more than enough 600 hp. It is the price to pay for the model to comply with the demanding emissions standard, but in return it will receive the 48 Volt MHEV technology, so it will also be more efficient. The change eight-speed sports automatic and all-wheel drive “M xDrive” they will also be reset with new settings.