[tenman]

Does anyone know when the release date is as well as updates?

[Portimao318]

Well, it is clear that the new X3 (G01)will not be introduced before 2017.
In 2016 there will be a new Audi Q5 , but BMW comes one year later with it.

This is in german, but it says clearly 2017 as introduction date. I think we can believe Autobild.

http://www.autobild.de/artikel/bmw-x...u-5198454.html

I will translate the most important things of the article.

So, it says that the new X3 will be sold in a Plug-in-hybrid (with Lithium Ionen Batteries) version (245 / 95 HP) with 700 NM torque.
Than there will be 2 liter Diesel engines .
Also, new for 2017 will be a X3 M40i , a 3 liter biturbo 6 cilinder of 360 HP (not V but "Reihen", I don't know the english word for that, but it's when the cilinders are all vertical). One year later (2018) a X3 M with 422 HP version is to be expected.

The new X4 (G02) comes in July 2018. In this new car it will be possible to change the rearseats in length and hight .

[m_alnimah]

Well we call these engines as inline or "i" so it'll be an i6 (BMW never make V's unless its a V8 or a V12) otherwise seems pretty nice, can't wait!

[VinX3]

Here's the 2016 US production timeline.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1082153

The 2016 X3 will start production on April 2015 and ends March 2016 according to the chart in the article.

[Northandy]

Originally Posted by VinX3

Here's the 2016 US production timeline.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1082153

The 2016 X3 will start production on April 2015 and ends March 2016 according to the chart in the article.

Is that not just specific models though, new x3 wouldn't be f25 as we already have the lci the new model would be a new model number.

My lci is only being built March when ordered last July when there were no lci' seven to view.

[ND40oz]

Originally Posted by Northandy

Is that not just specific models though, new x3 wouldn't be f25 as we already have the lci the new model would be a new model number.

My lci is only being built March when ordered last July when there were no lci' seven to view.

2016 and 2017 US model years will also be the LCI F25. Expect the 3rd gen G01 X3 to go into production in the April-Aug 2017 time frame based on the timing of previous models as a 2018 US model, first ones off the boat will probably be a 67 plate over in the UK.

[VinX3]

The LCI just started as 2015 year model. They'll at least keep it for another 3, 4 years before introducing a complete new model.

[ND40oz]

Originally Posted by VinX3

The LCI just started as 2015 year model. They'll at least keep it for another 3, 4 years before introducing a complete new model.

Lifecycle for a model is typically 7 years, with the LCI coming on the 5th model year. For the F25, it's the 2011-2017 model years with the LCI in the 2015 model year.

[Portimao318]

Successor F25 (so 3rd generation, with developing code G01) not sooner than 2017 , according to BMW Germany.

"Neue Infos zum kommenden X3:
Der SUV-Markt boomt, und die Konkurrenz wird härter. 2016 erscheint der neue Audi Q5, BMW muss mit dem X3 ein Jahr später nachziehen."

Meaning : new Audi Q5 in 2016, and new X3 one year later.

[tenman]

Yeah, I just wanted to know if they were going to do any small updates for the 2016 model.

[ND40oz]

Originally Posted by Endre2

Successor F25 (so 3rd generation, with developing code G01) not sooner than 2017 , according to BMW Germany.

"Neue Infos zum kommenden X3:
Der SUV-Markt boomt, und die Konkurrenz wird härter. 2016 erscheint der neue Audi Q5, BMW muss mit dem X3 ein Jahr später nachziehen."

Meaning : new Audi Q5 in 2016, and new X3 one year later.

Q5 isn't until late 2016 either as a 2017 US model, as the new Puebla expansion isn't supposed to start producing vehicles until July.

[Portimao318]

I don't think there will be another facelift on the present F25, for the latest facelift was done early 2014. I think BMW will keep it like this until the new one in 2017.
I cannot find anything about an adapted model for 2016.

Here some new stuff for 2016/2017/2018 from Europe. Click on the arrow on the right side in the picture.

http://www.autobild.de/bilder/neue-s...22.html#bild65

In 2016 comes the new X1 with front wheel drive and in 2017 an X2 (also front wheel drive or 4x4).

[tenman]

Was thinking there might be new colors or some other simple changes.

[m_alnimah]

On a completely unrelated topic, Why is the 550i GT stopping production?

[Portimao318]

Don't know, probably because of low sales.
In 2016 we'll get the new 5 series.

[ND40oz]

Originally Posted by tenman

Was thinking there might be new colors or some other simple changes.

I am hoping we'll see Dark Graphite like the X4 gets, should know this week or next when the order guide is released.