G01 X3 / G02 X4 LCI Facelift Spotted Testing For First Time

Datemike · 02-28-2021, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmdub8

Just saw the Trailer and paused frame by frame when the X3 came up..looks to be the current version and not 2022 LCI..front end and lights look the same..thoughts?

Good eye, non LCI model with the 21" wheels. If you slow down the video during the interior shot you can also see MY2018/2019 style instrument cluster without the full LCD.

Jason · 03-15-2021, 02:49 PM

Updated March 15, 2021 with video of X3 and X4

vladberca · 03-15-2021, 04:29 PM

It seems like it will have a more aggressive front styling, which might be a plus over the too rounded actual one 🤔

J-RO · 03-15-2021, 05:07 PM

I am sure its me but I never see anything different on these camo shots.

chicagofan00 · 03-15-2021, 05:21 PM

Looks to mainly be headlight, taillight, and grille updates per the usual LCI upgrades. From the video thumbnail picture it looks like they will definitely be getting the G20 style of grille. Overall though, nothing really new or surprising about the video.

Bimmerforlife · 03-15-2021, 06:36 PM

Some notes on the new video.

If you look closely, the first X4 has shadow line trim and the side mirrors are different with air space between side mirrors and vehicle. The second X4 has chrome trim around windows and side mirrors look like the traditional side mirrors. The third X4 has chrome trim but the side mirrors match the first X4.

The first X3 has shadow line trim but has traditional side mirrors. The second X3 has shadow line trim but side mirrors has air space and look different.

So I can't find the John Denver Rhymes and Reasons in these snow shots. lol

JJ 911SC · 03-15-2021, 07:13 PM

If you watch how it was filmed, look like "approved" leaks...

oz555 · 03-15-2021, 07:40 PM

I think that biggest design mistake for BMW is when they put licence plate in the rear bumper. It's impossible to make good design without licence plate on the tail gate. Compare all models from the beginning of time.

jjl · 03-15-2021, 08:11 PM

Interesting, the rims on the M40i's shown in the video look very similar to the 19" 698M's but slightly different, hard to say. Wonder if they are different and if they will be the stock 19's for the LCI M40i.

jjl · 03-15-2021, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Datemike

Good eye, non LCI model with the 21" wheels. If you slow down the video during the interior shot you can also see MY2018/2019 style instrument cluster without the full LCD.

Assuming the video is current, why would they camo a current gen model? And the wheels shown on the darker X3's do not look like 21's to me, they look like 19's.

LOW4LYF · 03-15-2021, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

If you watch how it was filmed, look like "approved" leaks...

What makes you think that?

Bimar · 03-15-2021, 10:34 PM

Will not have the latest idrive

PARTS@STBMW · 03-15-2021, 10:44 PM

Hmmmm

beammeupscottie · 03-15-2021, 11:15 PM

Isn't this the LCI with latest kidney grills uncovered?
Looks good to me especially when they black out those kidneys on the X3MC
.....

JoeyO · 03-15-2021, 11:49 PM

It’s probably some prankster with a regular 2018 X3 driving around with black and white camouflage. He’s laughing at the photographers, and thinking to himself “suckers!”

Having said that, where I can I buy that black and white camouflage?

methodtim · 03-15-2021, 11:52 PM

I understand why everyone is all excited about an LCI, but honestly, it looks like maybe 1% will change.

Ravenous666 · 03-16-2021, 05:00 AM

Biggest change is the step to SP18 electronics. Will bring full iDrive 7 support with rsu and better assist systems.

Also the leaked X5 style interior would be nice.

Ikester19 · 03-16-2021, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by beammeupscottie

Isn't this the LCI with latest kidney grills uncovered?
Looks good to me especially when they black out those kidneys on the X3MC
.....

This. Actually looks good

TEGRITY · 03-16-2021, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by FreudeamFahren18

Its gonna have a huge ugly grille

Bigger the better is the new BMW motto!

beammeupscottie · 03-16-2021, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ikester19

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Originally Posted by beammeupscottie

Isn't this the LCI with latest kidney grills uncovered?
Looks good to me especially when they black out those kidneys on the X3MC
.....

This. Actually looks good

Yeah; I agree. It's actually a bit of an improvement....lookin forward to seeing it with the full M make over with the new kidneys....

LakeSurfer · 03-16-2021, 08:50 AM

Interesting, the quality and amount of "spy" pics and videos there are. It's almost as if the manufacturer was in on it.

JSY · 03-16-2021, 08:54 AM

I am surprised they would change the taillights to that (to me) strange design. I like how they are now a lot and it makes it different and they'll only have that design for 4 years?

Also, the side mirrors - those look like M style side mirrors?

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