[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by oldbmwtech

Any updates on changes to the G42 MY 2023?

Refer to the top post. It is always current.

[MoralFiber]

Specs of the new 7 series released today with following information :

50e engine --> 310 hp B58 engine + 200 hp electric motor with a total output of 490 hp and 700 Nm of torque
60e engine --> 380 hp B58 engine + 200 hp electric motor with a total output of 571 hp and 800 Nm of torque

Charging speed of the battery increased to 7,4 kW
Total usable battery capacity 18,7 kW

[2Fm340]

They did a great job with the new 7 Series interior. The exterior will take some getting used to.

[IndyMike]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Refer to the top post. It is always current.

Can you please clarify what the "New instrument panel for all models" specifically refers to for the G42? Is this just a cosmetic enhancement retaining the current iDrive7 from model year 22, or is it the upgrade to iDrive8?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by IndyMike

Can you please clarify what the "New instrument panel for all models" specifically refers to for the G42? Is this just a cosmetic enhancement retaining the current iDrive7 from model year 22, or is it the upgrade to iDrive8?

iDrive8 of course.

[IndyMike]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

iDrive8 of course.

Thanks. That is what I was afraid of.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by Labter

I’m curious as well, why wouldn’t you have leather option ?

It's a combination of philosophical choice and a preference for cloth interiors. There is a starting trend towards premium, sustainable, non-animal based interiors and I was wondering if the G87 might apply what we see in the likes of Tesla and Porsche in some models. I'd pay a premium for the option personally.

[xlover]

Originally Posted by Frosty

[COLOR="Green"]It's a combination of philosophical choice and a preference for cloth interiors. There is a starting trend towards premium, sustainable, non-animal based interiors and i was wondering if the G87 might apply what we see in the likes of Tesla and Porsche in some models. [/COLOR]

BMW does have a new sustainable synthetic leather replacement "sensafin" debuting on the x7 lci and new 7 (allegedly as good or better than the vernasca it will replace). Eventually should find it's way down the chain but doubtful to the m2 in the near future.

[alex2364]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

There are plans to have a permanent decontenting on lower models' seats: offering lumbar support and backseat width adjustment as an option only for the driver. Likely to begin with MY2023 cars.

ynguldyn Is this still true starting with MY2023?

[mmp151]

Hi Folks! I’m looking to order a X5, my local dealer who’ve I’ve order from in the past just told me to wait on a 2023 model year allocation because he’s expecting an announcement on the X5 LCI for the 2023 model year. He mentioned the 2022 model year production ends in July, and mentioned that the next run would include iDrive8, front / rear design tweaks etc. This forum says the LCI isn’t planned until next year. Curious if anyone has any more insider info?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by mmp151

Hi Folks! I’m looking to order a X5, my local dealer who’ve I’ve order from in the past just told me to wait on a 2023 model year allocation because he’s expecting an announcement on the X5 LCI for the 2023 model year. He mentioned the 2022 model year production ends in July, and mentioned that the next run would include iDrive8, front / rear design tweaks etc. This forum says the LCI isn’t planned until next year. Curious if anyone has any more insider info?

All the info you need is in the top post.

The dealer is wrong as usual.

[Game]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

All the info you need is in the top post.

The dealer is wrong as usual.

I can attest dealerships are plenty wrong.

Question is, will the LCI be labeled a '24?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by Game

Question is, will the LCI be labeled a '24?

Yes.

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by Frosty

It's a combination of philosophical choice and a preference for cloth interiors. There is a starting trend towards premium, sustainable, non-animal based interiors and I was wondering if the G87 might apply what we see in the likes of Tesla and Porsche in some models. I'd pay a premium for the option personally.

The Cashmere upholstery offered in 7/i7 is part of an option pack that costs over €28,000. I don't see this filtering down to the M2 or anything else.

[MoralFiber]

If the LCI starts at april 2023 for the X5, when are you typically able to order it at the dealer? How many months before production starts are you able to order a new car ?

In case of the X5 is it realistic that you will be able to order in (the end of) 22 ?

[xlover]

Originally Posted by MoralFiber

If the LCI starts at april 2023 for the X5, when are you typically able to order it at the dealer? How many months before production starts are you able to order a new car ?

In case of the X5 is it realistic that you will be able to order in (the end of) 22 ?

Probably Feb '23, possibly March

[MadBimmeRad]

Originally Posted by xlover

Probably Feb '23, possibly March

April

[xlover]

Originally Posted by MadBimmeRad

April

Production start is April on the G05 LCI it is highly likely that ordering will be available a month or two before

[Fernandoazevedo+]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

Looking forward to the G60 5-Series. Probably coming out in 2023.

Originally Posted by RPiM5

Looking forward to the G60 5-Series. Probably coming out in 2023.

I know that your only reporting, but with BMW NA portfolio sales of 60% X vehicles, maybe production shifts to South Africa for the ex NA market to make room for 4 series and 5 series production in Spartanburg to hedge against the threat EU tariffs? If so, the ED program would be history.

[Purekoryo]

Has it been confirmed that M3 will also have the CSL badge? This source implies as much. Maybe they'll retain the back seats as it wouldn't make sense to have M4 AND M3 with rear seat deletes

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...-csl-spy-shots

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by Purekoryo

Has it been confirmed that M3 will also have the CSL badge? This source implies as much. Maybe they'll retain the back seats as it wouldn't make sense to have M4 AND M3 with rear seat deletes

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...-csl-spy-shots

They are wrong. There will be no L.

[atl_1M]

Any word on G87 M2 CS or CSL variants and if they'll be offered in manual?