Spied: 2014 BMW X3 LCI Facelift Update Begins Testing - Page 2 - XBimmers

SlammedM6 · 10-16-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M1

+1 on the same question. Is the F10 LCI confirmed for next year indeed? Perhaps Scott can also confirm.

The 5-series GT is due for a LCI per 'usual' BMW timelines (4yrs), but the F10 technically would be a yr later.

I imagine if there is indeed a LCI next summer (2013), it would affect the F10 M5?

Looks like the F10 LCI is coming...

jeffcck · 10-16-2012, 06:40 PM

F25 is going to get New Navigation Pro and iDrive for April 2013 production.

Does it mean the LCI will be available too?

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=716908

nonagon · 10-16-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rs_philly

Is this getting third row seating (as BMW had contemplated before launching the current X3)? If not, then I'll pass - If a SUV can't carry more than 5 passengers, I'll just get a bigger sedan!

There would be a lot of compromises in comfort and practicality in a third row of seats in a vehicle the size of the X3. So very unlikely.

vladberca · 10-17-2012, 06:30 AM

It is the time somehow for this LCI as the main rivals already did that and the changes are impressive!

SANK_CH · 10-23-2012, 05:38 AM

Under the bonnet
- 3.5i Hybrid engine as on 3 and 5 serie will be offered.
- A great wish is: to have as well the m5.0d (triturbo) engine offered.

Inside
- Probably the same aircon commands as seen on the new 3 series
- lets pray to have the confort seat available !

Outside
- full led lights
- blinkers in the side mirrors

bogx3 · 12-03-2012, 07:01 PM

New photos of the x3 have emerged. Looks like there will be fog lights after all!

http://www.bmwblog.com/2012/12/03/sp...w-x3-facelift/

Hopefully this arrives in April to coincide with the new iDrive / Nav

Renaud · 12-04-2012, 02:18 AM

The big side mirrors seem to be maintained too? Ok, there is still plenty of time to replace them?

bogx3 · 12-05-2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Renaud

The big side mirrors seem to be maintained too? Ok, there is still plenty of time to replace them?

Previous reports have indicated that those will change as well

Rodion · 12-06-2012, 09:41 AM

Nice color in that, is it new? Looks very dark blue.

Kimo7 · 12-20-2012, 12:08 PM

Any chance they will offer the leather wrap interior dash like the 4 series?

BJB · 01-26-2013, 03:19 PM

Does anybody know if the LCI is confirmed for reveal at the Geneva Motor Show? In addition, will the new 2.5d available currently in the X1 become available in the X3?

xDrive35i · 01-26-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kimo7

Any chance they will offer the leather wrap interior dash like the 4 series?

Probably not. The leather wrap is available on the X5, but only because there are two leather choices. Unless they offer Nappa leather on the X3, we won't get an option for a leather dash.

Teemo Panda · 01-26-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rs_philly

Is this getting third row seating (as BMW had contemplated before launching the current X3)? If not, then I'll pass - If a SUV can't carry more than 5 passengers, I'll just get a bigger sedan!

This is a crossover, not a full sized SUV.
If you need to carry 7 or more people, I strongly suggest look at Honda pilot, Cadillac escalade or Chevy traverse.

markar41 · 02-05-2013, 05:01 PM

Hi

I'm thinking of moving from an X1 to an X3 during 2013 but does anyone have news on when the updated model will go into production? It would be annoying to get a pre facelift X3 just a few moths before the new model comes out!

pmacd55 · 02-05-2013, 10:19 PM

Not sure I'm loving the single exhaust if thats part of it.

ispy · 02-06-2013, 01:12 AM

The MY2014 production will start in April (less than 2 months away) and we should have seen more spy photos by now (take the F10 5 series LCI as an example). The MY2014 order guide is also available now. My feeling is the LCI will show up as MY2015 in the 1st half 2014. Same time as the diesel option being offered on X3 (also use F10 5 series as an example - diesel will be offered in Q3 this year same time as the LCI).

noka · 02-06-2013, 06:34 AM

Don't care about diesel because (unlike Europe) I can't get it conveniently at any gas station and it is priced too high, for basically #2 heating oil

. Why can't they get with the program like Europe? Then diesel would become much more popular. Just MO.

Rodion · 02-06-2013, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ispy

The MY2014 production will start in April (less than 2 months away) and we should have seen more spy photos by now (take the F10 5 series LCI as an example). The MY2014 order guide is also available now. My feeling is the LCI will show up as MY2015 in the 1st half 2014. Same time as the diesel option being offered on X3 (also use F10 5 series as an example - diesel will be offered in Q3 this year same time as the LCI).

This would also make more sense considering the 8 year lifecycle of a model.

They will launch new X5 maybe...?

rory breaker · 02-06-2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ispy

The MY2014 production will start in April (less than 2 months away) and we should have seen more spy photos by now (take the F10 5 series LCI as an example). The MY2014 order guide is also available now. My feeling is the LCI will show up as MY2015 in the 1st half 2014. Same time as the diesel option being offered on X3 (also use F10 5 series as an example - diesel will be offered in Q3 this year same time as the LCI).

Agreed. Heck BMW themselves released official Z4 LCI photos in December. Here we are in FEbruary and not a nugget on the X3? Also, when looking at the ordering guide, don't see anything substantially different besides a few options packages. That, combined with the release of the new X5 (makes more sense to start with the flagship redesign and work your way down vs the other way around) tells me that at this point it's probably a bit safer now than a couple months ago to assume the LCI will be 2015 and not 2014.

ErnestHouse · 02-06-2013, 06:18 PM

The X5 is missing from the 2014 Guide referenced above. It's a year ahead of the X3. Everything keeps pointing to the X3 LCI being next year and the X5 this year.

pharding · 02-15-2013, 09:29 PM

2014 X3 starts production on April 1, 2013. I placed an order for the 2014 X3 on Monday, February 11, 2013.

Paul441 · 02-17-2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pharding

2014 X3 starts production on April 1, 2013. I placed an order for the 2014 X3 on Monday, February 11, 2013.

When you ordered your MY14 did the dealer have anything to say about possible LCI changes? Did you inquire? Thanks.

10-16-2012, 06:40 PM	#24
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12-03-2012, 07:01 PM	#28
bogx3 New Member Drives: honda Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: queens nyc Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	X3 lci New photos of the x3 have emerged. Looks like there will be fog lights after all! http://www.bmwblog.com/2012/12/03/sp...w-x3-facelift/ Hopefully this arrives in April to coincide with the new iDrive / Nav

01-26-2013, 03:19 PM	#33
BJB Enlisted Member Drives: VW Jetta Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Africa Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	X3 LCI Does anybody know if the LCI is confirmed for reveal at the Geneva Motor Show? In addition, will the new 2.5d available currently in the X1 become available in the X3?

02-05-2013, 05:01 PM	#36
markar41 New Member Drives: BMW X1 xDrive 23d SE Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Any news on the LCI? Hi I'm thinking of moving from an X1 to an X3 during 2013 but does anyone have news on when the updated model will go into production? It would be annoying to get a pre facelift X3 just a few moths before the new model comes out!

02-06-2013, 06:34 AM	#39
noka First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 x35i M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: MA Posts: 316 iTrader: (0)	Don't care about diesel because (unlike Europe) I can't get it conveniently at any gas station and it is priced too high, for basically #2 heating oil . Why can't they get with the program like Europe? Then diesel would become much more popular. Just MO. __________________ 2013 x35i (Space Gray, MSport, CW/CWII, DHP, Premium, Premium Sound, Technology, BMW-Apps) Retired: '09 C300 4Matic, '09 GTI, '06 750i, '05 C55, '04 R32, '03 M5, '02 GTI, '01 M5, '00 M-Coupe, '00 540i/6, '99 M3 Coupe, '98 M3 Coupe, '96 328i,... '86 4000 CS Quattro... too many to list.

10-17-2012, 06:30 AM	#26
vladberca Colonel Drives: '09 jetta tsi 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova Posts: 2,869 iTrader: (0)	It is the time somehow for this LCI as the main rivals already did that and the changes are impressive!

10-23-2012, 05:38 AM	#27
SANK_CH First Lieutenant Drives: X3 2011 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 317 iTrader: (0)	Under the bonnet - 3.5i Hybrid engine as on 3 and 5 serie will be offered. - A great wish is: to have as well the m5.0d (triturbo) engine offered. Inside - Probably the same aircon commands as seen on the new 3 series - lets pray to have the confort seat available ! Outside - full led lights - blinkers in the side mirrors

12-04-2012, 02:18 AM	#29
Renaud Private Drives: 2012 F25 20i; 2002 E36/8 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lebanon Posts: 56 iTrader: (0)	The big side mirrors seem to be maintained too? Ok, there is still plenty of time to replace them?

12-06-2012, 09:41 AM	#31
Rodion Second Lieutenant Drives: X3 (F25) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 230 iTrader: (0)	Nice color in that, is it new? Looks very dark blue.

12-20-2012, 12:08 PM	#32
Kimo7 New Member Drives: 2011 335xi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	Any chance they will offer the leather wrap interior dash like the 4 series?

02-05-2013, 10:19 PM	#37
pmacd55 Private First Class Drives: 2013 F25 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NH Posts: 103 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X3 [0.00] 2011 328 xi [0.00]	Not sure I'm loving the single exhaust if thats part of it.

02-06-2013, 01:12 AM	#38
ispy New Member Drives: ///M Z4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	The MY2014 production will start in April (less than 2 months away) and we should have seen more spy photos by now (take the F10 5 series LCI as an example). The MY2014 order guide is also available now. My feeling is the LCI will show up as MY2015 in the 1st half 2014. Same time as the diesel option being offered on X3 (also use F10 5 series as an example - diesel will be offered in Q3 this year same time as the LCI).

02-06-2013, 06:18 PM	#42
ErnestHouse Second Lieutenant Drives: Non-BMW Crossover Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 206 iTrader: (0)	The X5 is missing from the 2014 Guide referenced above. It's a year ahead of the X3. Everything keeps pointing to the X3 LCI being next year and the X5 this year.

02-15-2013, 09:29 PM	#43
pharding Captain Drives: '11 550i + '14 X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 861 iTrader: (0)	2014 X3 starts production on April 1, 2013. I placed an order for the 2014 X3 on Monday, February 11, 2013. __________________ 14 535d Euro Del 14 X3 11 550i Euro Del Retired: 08 550i Euro Del; 06 330i Euro Del; 04 545i Euro Del; 01 530i Euro Del

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