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

titomi · 04-07-2021, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CH_M3f80

my dealer told me this will not be just a standard facelift. BMW will release an extensive facelift for the importan G01. Next to new headlights (laser), tail lights and some interior stuff from the X5 he is sure (for 80%) the new X3MC LCI will have the option for the carbon bucket seats!
As a comparsion....meanwhile you also can configure the M8 with carbon bucket seats...
Negative aspect. The pricing will be much higher as the pre LCI....

Thats nice, but we are talking about X3 G01 LCI here. X3M has already different options than X3

Mindau · 04-07-2021, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CH_M3f80

my dealer told me this will not be just a standard facelift. BMW will release an extensive facelift for the importan G01. Next to new headlights (laser), tail lights and some interior stuff from the X5 he is sure (for 80%) the new X3MC LCI will have the option for the carbon bucket seats!
As a comparsion....meanwhile you also can configure the M8 with carbon bucket seats...
Negative aspect. The pricing will be much higher as the pre LCI....

That was exactly what i have been told by my dealer as well! Nothing about X3M though as i am not interested in it. I was also told that prices and trims will be available likely end of April.

jacko15 · 04-07-2021, 09:24 AM

I expect the prices will be higher for the M40i LCI, but I hope not drastically. I'm really interested in ordering one, but hope not to be priced out.

BMdoubleyou · 04-07-2021, 09:28 AM

I was at the dealership last night and they told me the X3 LCI is very minor (this was for an X3M). Seems like there is a lot of different information floating around.

r1owner · 04-07-2021, 09:36 AM

Since most salespeople at dealerships know next to nothing about the car I'm trying to purchase, I'd take their word with a grain of salt.

Mindau · 04-07-2021, 09:49 AM

Well, however its the straight finish line for the vehicle to be announced, we are looking approx a month ahead, and we will know most of the stuff

My bet is:
-update in headlights
-update in taillights
-update in front and rear bumpers
-full iDrive7 with updated driving assistant functions incl. Driving assistant view in the dash
-12 inch center screen
-updated center console with gear shifter (x5 alike)
-updated climate control section ( x5 alike )
-some new colors and trim options

Lets see how it goes

Spectremotorsports · 04-07-2021, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindau

Well, however its the straight finish line for the vehicle to be announced, we are looking approx a month ahead, and we will know most of the stuff

My bet is:
-update in headlights
-update in taillights
-update in front and rear bumpers
-full iDrive7 with updated driving assistant functions incl. Driving assistant view in the dash
-12 inch center screen
-updated center console with gear shifter (x5 alike)
-updated climate control section ( x5 alike )
-some new colors and trim options

Lets see how it goes

From what we've seen so far this is what I'm expecting as well.

I'm curious to see which crowd winds up being right as lots of folks are convinced of the opposite as well.

I don't think it's that hard to imagine the business case for a larger than normal LCI in the hottest vehicle segment, especially with a brand new GLC competitor on the way, a color change up and some minor light changes don't feel like they'll cut it.

Mindau · 04-07-2021, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Spectremotorsports

From what we've seen so far this is what I'm expecting as well.

I'm curious to see which crowd winds up being right as lots of folks are convinced of the opposite as well.

I don't think it's that hard to imagine the business case for a larger than normal LCI in the hottest vehicle segment, especially with a brand new GLC competitor on the way, a color change up and some minor light changes don't feel like they'll cut it.

Fully agree with you!

hinckley · 04-07-2021, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Spectremotorsports

I don't think it's that hard to imagine the business case for a larger than normal LCI in the hottest vehicle segment, especially with a brand new GLC competitor on the way, a color change up and some minor light changes don't feel like they'll cut it.

I don't know which way the LCI is going to go, but I agree that it's not hard to imagine a bigger change than normal. The 2020 model had pretty major changes for a non-LCI year. We called it an LCI Lite. So continuing that trend with a more significant than normal LCI wouldn't be crazy. And as you say, the brand new GLC will be introduced soon and will surely follow the MY22 C Klasse, a major upgrade for the segment.

TX3M · 04-07-2021, 04:20 PM

I just think it's funny that the people who have decided to wait for the LCI are predicting (hoping) there will be "major changes", and those of us that decided not to wait are predicting the changes are minor so we won't end up feeling bad.

BMdoubleyou · 04-07-2021, 04:42 PM

Well FWIW, here is what changed for the last gen X3 during its LCI. Hardly what I would call radical and that generation was in a much more precarious position from a competition standpoint.

Refreshed Styling:
New modified twin-circular headlights (LED headlights are optional)
More eye-catching kidney grille with new surround
New front and rear bumpers
Exterior mirrors with integrated LED turn signal indicators
LED front fog lights
Four new exterior paint colors
Four newly styled light-alloy wheels

New Tech:
6.5" Navigation Screen with iDrive controller with touchpad
Parking Assistant
Full-color BMW Head-Up Display
Active Driving Assistant with ACC Stop & Go, including Lane Departure Warning, Frontal Collision Warning, Pedestrian Warning, and City Collision Mitigation

M40i4me · 04-07-2021, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TX3M

I just think it's funny that the people who have decided to wait for the LCI are predicting (hoping) there will be "major changes", and those of us that decided not to wait are predicting the changes are minor so we won't end up feeling bad.

We that did not wait are thoroughly enjoying our new rides!

TX3M · 04-08-2021, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 3284me

We that did not wait are thoroughly enjoying our new rides!

Me too!

KirbyBaker · 04-08-2021, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TX3M

Me too!

Me three!

Spectremotorsports · 04-08-2021, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 3284me

We that did not wait are thoroughly enjoying our new rides!

Luckily I'd be waiting either way so I'm not missing out. I'd like to get behind the wheel of the new GV70 before we make our decision, and they're still about a month out.

Even if the LCI isn't as huge as I'm thinking it will be, the X3 is still definitely on the table, I've always liked it. But my assumption(and obviously its a big assumption) is that there will be larger changes in perceived interior quality, which I'm more than willing to wait for.

r1owner · 04-08-2021, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Spectremotorsports

Luckily I'd be waiting either way so I'm not missing out. I'd like to get behind the wheel of the new GV70 before we make our decision, and they're still about a month out.

Even if the LCI isn't as huge as I'm thinking it will be, the X3 is still definitely on the table, I've always liked it. But my assumption(and obviously its a big assumption) is that there will be larger changes in perceived interior quality, which I'm more than willing to wait for.

Wife wanted remote start enough to wait... It's going to be her car so we wait.

Not a fan of the exterior of the GV70 from what I've seen in pictures. Will have to see one in person.

Meanwhile we traded her 2014 Explorer in on a 2021 Trailblazer thinking she could drive that until my daughter is of driving age then we'll get the X3... so far she's really liking the Trailblazer, so I may save a lot of money.

JJ 911SC · 04-08-2021, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Spectremotorsports

... I'd like to get behind the wheel of the new GV70 before we make our decision...

But the wheels themselves are so Fuchen Ugly that it could be a deal breaker...

stein_325i · 04-08-2021, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

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Originally Posted by Spectremotorsports

... I'd like to get behind the wheel of the new GV70 before we make our decision...

But the wheels themselves are so Fuchen Ugly that it could be a deal breaker...

Those aren't the only wheels available, but yeah, they are ugly.

M40i4me · 04-08-2021, 08:04 PM

Mazda front end.

JJ 911SC · 04-08-2021, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

Those aren't the only wheels available, but yeah, they are ugly.

I sure hope so for them...

Did not see any option when I Build and Price one. if you got photos, please post them.

stein_325i · 04-08-2021, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

Those aren't the only wheels available, but yeah, they are ugly.

I sure hope so for them...

Did not see any option when I Build and Price one. if you got photos, please post them.

Yeah the Genesis configurator isn't properly updated to show everything at the moment.

anirudhks · 04-09-2021, 12:54 AM

Hi Guys a newbie here , I am also excited to see the LCI here in Poland, I ordered my G01 last week, the dealer gave me annex to the order with a clause that if they cannot secure a production date for non LCI then they will offer an attractive price for the lci version. He was certain that it will be an LCi that will be delivered as no slots are available for the current model production. They have given a tentative September delivery. As per others , they have mentioned the dates will be confirmed 2nd week of May.

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