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Updated BMW X5 shows illuminated kidney grilles ahead of full debut

It's reportedly making its debut in February 2023

BMW is nearly ready to unveil the updated version of the fourth-generation X5. The nip-and-tucked SUV is reportedly scheduled to make its debut in February 2023, and a short preview film posted on the company's official Twitter page gives us a better idea of what to expect.

Although the X5's full design remains shrouded in darkness, the seven-second flick suggests that the visual changes made to the front end are relatively minor — that's traditionally been par for the course when it comes to BMW's mid-cycle updates. We spot new-look lights and redesigned kidney grilles that appear to be wider than the ones fitted to the current X5. One of the most significant changes is front and center: the kidney grilles are now illuminated. We're guessing that BMW will offer this feature at an extra cost (it's a $500 option on the X6).

We'll need to be patient to find out what else BMW has tweaked. In the meantime, earlier spy shots hint at a redesigned front bumper, changes to the LED rear lights, and a new selection of wheel designs. We haven't seen the updated X5's interior yet but we're guessing that most of the changes will gravitate around technology. It's not too far-fetched to speculate that the recently-launched iDrive 8 infotainment system will make an appearance. It's already fitted to models like the iX, where it's displayed on a massive, 14.9-inch curved touchscreen.

The updated BMW X5 will make its full debut online in the coming weeks, and it's scheduled to reach showrooms as a 2024 model. 

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