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The new 2019 BMW X5 is anticipated to have its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show this October, making its online debut earlier in the summer, but the first official images have already found their way on the web. While we weren’t absolutely sure on Monday when a reader stumbled upon two low-resolution pictures of the next X5, the discovery of a full gallery on Chinese forums today leaves no questions open about their authenticity. The exterior styling is evolutionary with the 2019 X5 fusing elements from the current BMW X3 and the forthcoming BMW X7 that we’ve seen in concept form. That’s not to say that Munich isn’t introducing some fresh design cues like the oversized double kidney grille that dominates the front, or the kinked crease on the rear fenders and more bulbous taillights. It’s an evolutionary tale inside too, with the new X5 adopting an array of climate controls and other buttons just under the 12.3 inch center screen, together with a number of butto...

BMW’s all-new 2019 X5 will be more capable off-road than ever before, according to the German automaker. Therefore, it’s no wonder prototypes have been seen in places such as the Arctic Circle, Sweden, South Africa or the U.S. The fourth-generation X5 will introduce brand new suspension and chassis systems, said to be virtually unique in this segment. For starters, there’s a new Offroad Package, which is said to strike an impressive balance between high ride comfort on the road, and off-road ability. At the press of a button, you can prep the car for either snow, sand, rocks or gravel – surfaces already encountered by various X5 prototypes around the world. Another type of extreme test aced by the new X5 took place at BMW’s high-speed circuit in Talladega, USA, as well as in Germany at the Nurburgring. The 2019 X5 will boast the Adaptive M Suspension Professional and the Integral Active Steering system, which is also being offered for the first time. BMW Chairman Harald Krüg...

BMW Chairman Harald Krüger has used the company’s annual general meeting to confirm the next-generation X5 will be unveiled later this year. Speaking to reporters and investors, Krüger said “2018 will be our X year” as the company has launched the new X2 and X4. Krüger went on to say “I can reveal exclusively today” that a “successor to the X5” will arrive later this year. Krüger declined to go into specifics but reports have suggested the model could be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show which kicks off in October. This seems possible as there are only two major auto shows left this season and BMW will likely use the Los Angeles Auto Show to introduce the new X7. Regardless of when the X5 is unveiled, the model will have a more aggressive appearance as it will feature a new front fascia with a massive grille. Previous spy photos have also shown the crossover will have larger air intakes and more distinctive headlights with LED daytime running lights. The overall shape will re...