[SlickShift]

What's the different between "M Mode" and the "M1" and "M2" buttons?

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by MikeStammer

its the US govt

That's the answer.

[handsomdave]

do i always hate change? not really.

bmw can't push out the same style body and expect customers to purchase the exact same thing but a newer version.

bmw need to update their styles, i get it and it makes sense to them.

the pr department is going to market this as the "new bmw" !!!.. and i'm sure it's going to work for them. everyone is going to be partial to the current gen or their own model due to familiarity and for good reason.

now, back to the "updated" headlights. that's where it bothers me. c'mon bmw. really?! it went from the regular round/halo/angel eyes to icon light to this L light design?...the design keeps changing and loses its familiarity as a "bmw". too many led light changes in such a short period of time. not a fan of this at all.

i'm sure the g80 m3 will have the icon and then switch out lci to the L lights too. blah!

[BwoodBMW]

soo... still no new pics of the new interior combo?

[dezzracer]

Man, you guys are nitpicking .The 2021 M5 is an awesome looking Hi Po sedan all the way around. Inside and out. And my lord that motor. We may not see cars like this for very long so enjoy them while you can. I'll take a comp
In grey please.

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

soo... still no new pics of the new interior combo?

It's on the X5Mc and M8gc if you want pics.

[m5 guy]

Front is meh to me, but I might give the rear tails a go at retrofitting. Euro lci tails could be cool.

[Wolfman64]

Originally Posted by lemetier

US market M8, the Laser SHB (Supplementary High Beam) is number 6 in the graphic and is incorporated together with the LED High Beam, and does not add to the total number of light emitting devices. By definition under FMVSS 108, these combination headlamps do not exceed the permissible maximum of 2 forward light emitting devices per side.



On the G30/F90 LCI, it's an independent multi-function dynamic lighting module in addition to the two LED projectors, making a total of 3 forward light emitting devices per side and thus, non-compliant. Other non-conformities exist, but that's the simplest one.

That makes sense. Thanks for the explanation!
Wish the US would finally amend their outdated regulations...

[Greer]

The new M5 looks fantastic!

[Nothing]

Looks better than what the future may hold with floor to hood kidney grills in the next model.

[BwoodBMW]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

It's on the X5Mc and M8gc if you want pics.

Yep but it's worded different in a few places so can't tell if there will be beige leather like you can get in the M8 or just black with the beige inserts.

[twinturbovan]

damn what happened to bmw. Theyre getting worse and worse with each generation. The car looks completely bland and dull. I dont see anything appealing whatsoever about this car. The engine doesn't even sound good. I cant wait to see BMWs designers get fired. Even a camry looks better than this car. smdh.

[Belugs]

Just imagine an 8 series with those L shaped headlights...2022 M8 loading...

[A6bullet]

Well, at least it has a good stance and not a 4x4.

For all of those complaining about how outdated the car you just bought is, welcome to consumer economics.
Everyone out there, on their cheap leases, changing cars every 2 or 3 years like they are disposable and this is what you get. They have to keep pumping new designs constantly to keep the short attention span people interested.

[infamousq]

Looks good!!! Headlights are slowly growing on me....

[Ian335xd]

Originally Posted by KoenG

Did they upgrade the transmission from 8HP75 towards 8HP76 like they did for the M8 or the Alpine B5?

In another discussion this was revealed as most obvious reason why the M8 seems more reliable and constant in the launch control discipline?

I have checked on BMW's parts catalogue and my M5 comes with the later 8HP76 gearbox and was built on the 3rd Sept 19 so I guess all later M5's have this gearbox.

[Ian335xd]

Originally Posted by frankchn

Looks like they updated the braking system to the M8's brake-by-wire system, so that you can configure the brake pedal feel as well.

All in all, not a huge update, and inline with the rest of the G30 LCI.

I think the graphic is wrong as the LCI M5 has not been fitted with the later brake system.

[Giom]

The perfect amount of newness for an LCI. Some people will never be satisfied with anything BMW does... I pity them.

[darkrabbit]

I think it looks ok. The headlights are meh and the front bumper I am not entirely sure on..

But the new kidneys I like, the rear lights I like.

For me it's more about the tech, and I do wish mine had the new dash display and iDrive. Who knows how long my current iDrive will stay updated by BMW. I also wouldn't kick the M8 Comp suspension out of bed, if it is better.

If I could swap mine out for the new one at $0 or even a few grand I would, but it's a series of nice small changes that certainly don't justify giving my current M5 comp up, at least not for me.

I might... MIGHT.. call my sales lady and throw a hypothetical situation at her though

-J

[advantage20]

So the official launch color is Aventurine Red, which is indeed available to order... But the actual reveal and half of the included pictures are of the brighter/more striking Imola Red, which is not among the available paint options... unless you go special Individual order ($5000?). Very unusual bait and switch tactics which I've never before seen from BMW. Is this an attempt to divert the latest Audi RS6 buyers given that bright red is the iconic Audi RS color?

[MystroX5]

Hockey stick headlights are a fail for me. They now are not “BMW” identifiable. I think the current look may be more aggressive looking???? Red calipers are so 15 years ago looking and pedestrian. Why the current M5 didn’t get laser lights in 2019 is a mystery. That would have completed the modern look/function. M5 guys should keep your current models. IMO.

[amw896]

looks great! Seems like the 5 is only new gen that didnt get butchered by hideous new grill design...