Photo: Aksyonov Nikita
Only a few hours after the fourth-generation BMW X5 was unveiled, we can already give you an idea of what the next X5 M will look like.
Graphics designer Aksyonov Nikita was first to turn the new X5 into its hardcore brother. The outcome is a frilly SUV going sideways as an M car should.
From a distance, it looks more like a big hatchback, but perspective has always been a problem when rendering SUVs. Know that this is no tinker toy, as famous German vehicle has grown grows 36mm (1.4 inches) in length, 66mm (2.6 inches) in width and 19mm (0.7 inches) in height.
The transformation includes bigger wheels, sports suspension, M graphics and the usual aero elements. The bit he's getting wrong is the exhaust, as X5 M has been spotted on multiple occasions with the famous quad muffler setup, whereas this features the two rectangular tips that are now associated with the M Performance models.
Speaking of which, the 2019 BMW X5 already has the M50i and M50d configurations. The i model uses a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 to deliver 462 HP and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque while the latter has a 3-liter with four turbochargers, 400 HP and 760 Nm (560 lb-ft) of torque.
Everybody expects the next X5 M to boast 600 HP right out of the box, just like the M5. A performance package should arrive after about a year, adding a few more ponies for good measure. With the aid of an auto gearbox and clever AWD, we should get an SUV that's capable of reaching 100 km/h in under 4.5 seconds.
What do you think of the styling? BMW has evolved the two kidney grilles into something that looks like inter-connected flared nostrils. While we're not sure this is a good feature, the sides and rear are much better than the previous generation.
The cabin of the X5 M should be similar to that of the M5 as well, featuring carbon fiber and red accents sprinkled over the console and steering wheel. Rivals will include the next Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S, as well as the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. We can't wait for the drag races either!
From a distance, it looks more like a big hatchback, but perspective has always been a problem when rendering SUVs. Know that this is no tinker toy, as famous German vehicle has grown grows 36mm (1.4 inches) in length, 66mm (2.6 inches) in width and 19mm (0.7 inches) in height.
The transformation includes bigger wheels, sports suspension, M graphics and the usual aero elements. The bit he's getting wrong is the exhaust, as X5 M has been spotted on multiple occasions with the famous quad muffler setup, whereas this features the two rectangular tips that are now associated with the M Performance models.
Speaking of which, the 2019 BMW X5 already has the M50i and M50d configurations. The i model uses a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 to deliver 462 HP and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque while the latter has a 3-liter with four turbochargers, 400 HP and 760 Nm (560 lb-ft) of torque.
Everybody expects the next X5 M to boast 600 HP right out of the box, just like the M5. A performance package should arrive after about a year, adding a few more ponies for good measure. With the aid of an auto gearbox and clever AWD, we should get an SUV that's capable of reaching 100 km/h in under 4.5 seconds.
What do you think of the styling? BMW has evolved the two kidney grilles into something that looks like inter-connected flared nostrils. While we're not sure this is a good feature, the sides and rear are much better than the previous generation.
The cabin of the X5 M should be similar to that of the M5 as well, featuring carbon fiber and red accents sprinkled over the console and steering wheel. Rivals will include the next Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S, as well as the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. We can't wait for the drag races either!
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