[parkstr8]

The new MY 22 reviews are starting to post. Guess that means at least some dealers are receiving them:

[SP45e]

Yup, some members took delivery already too

[wjbender]

Originally Posted by SP45e

Yup, some members took delivery already too

I got mine two weeks ago - 40i

[Seanhamm]

Originally Posted by parkstr8

The new MY 22 reviews are starting to post. Guess that means at least some dealers are receiving them:

I thought wireless charging was discontinued for 22? Also, why did they remove the ability to fold the back seats down from the rear, looks like the handles are gone and replaced with an X…

[john1200c]

Originally Posted by Seanhamm

I thought wireless charging was discontinued for 22? Also, why did they remove the ability to fold the back seats down from the rear, looks like the handles are gone and replaced with an X…

This came up in another thread. Consensus was either a part shortage or BMW not wanting people to crush their kids that they forgot about in the back seats...

[SmartSaves]

LOL, crushing the kids! Yes, seen those posts. One of the silliest reasoning I have seen around.

[YuicyYumboYack]

Originally Posted by SmartSaves

LOL, crushing the kids! Yes, seen those posts. One of the silliest reasoning I have seen around.

You don't crush your kids? I do it regularly just to make sure he knows I'm in charge

[Somecarguy]

Originally Posted by Seanhamm

I thought wireless charging was discontinued for 22? Also, why did they remove the ability to fold the back seats down from the rear, looks like the handles are gone and replaced with an X…

I mean…who wouldn't want a nice stylish X instead of a plastic but convenient lever to fold down the rear seats…:

[javapro]

Originally Posted by parkstr8

The new MY 22 reviews are starting to post. Guess that means at least some dealers are receiving them:

At 3:27 the guy mentions functional air vents behind front tires. I don't think so!!!

Also, doesn't it have the fineline interior trim which is not available for MY22?

[mellowman13]

I do have the fineline interior trim. Build 08-18-2021

[njnets21]

Originally Posted by Seanhamm

I thought wireless charging was discontinued for 22? Also, why did they remove the ability to fold the back seats down from the rear, looks like the handles are gone and replaced with an X…

Yep it's just an NFC tray now. He's wrong.

[njnets21]

Originally Posted by mellowman13

I do have the fineline interior trim. Build 08-18-2021

Wth? Mine got changed to the matte poplar even though it won't even be built til October because of LRG paint.

[taek]

My local dealer got their 22 X5s in recently and they also have fineline.

[njnets21]

Originally Posted by taek

My local dealer got their 22 X5s in recently and they also have fineline.

Strange. Now I'm not sure if I'm glad it got changed to poplar or not.

[AAA]

Originally Posted by njnets21

Strange. Now I'm not sure if I'm glad it got changed to poplar or not.

Mine got changed from fineline to poplar. Picked it up yesterday and I'm very happy with poplar. I'm glad it was changed after seeing it. Dealer also gave me some floor liners for the "inconvenience". Win win.

[joebimmer45]

Maybe this guy does not know what is missing/removed from the G05 but it's alot of stuff:

- Soft close doors (love them)
- Heated/cooled cupholders ( They work great)
- Luggage compartment Pkg ( Terrific option)
- fog lights ( very effective on G05 as they are mounted high)
- cargo area rear seat release levers - nice convenience feature
- wireless charging ( works fine for my phone)
- fineline trim (my favorite trim have in both BMWs)

But taken together it's a ton of stuff that makes a '22 much less of a luxury SUV IMO. MY '20 M50i is a keeper.

[njnets21]

Originally Posted by AAA

Mine got changed from fineline to poplar. Picked it up yesterday and I'm very happy with poplar. I'm glad it was changed after seeing it. Dealer also gave me some floor liners for the "inconvenience". Win win.

Please share photos if you don't mind!

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by joebimmer45

Maybe this guy does not know what is missing/removed from the G05 but it's alot of stuff:

- Soft close doors (love them)
- Heated/cooled cupholders ( They work great)
- Luggage compartment Pkg ( Terrific option)
- fog lights ( very effective on G05 as they are mounted high)
- cargo area rear seat release levers - nice convenience feature
- wireless charging ( works fine for my phone)
- fineline trim (my favorite trim have in both BMWs)

But taken together it's a ton of stuff that makes a '22 much less of a luxury SUV IMO. MY '20 M50i is a keeper.

Don't forget the extended Merino leather center console tunnel that was removed starting with MY21

[joebimmer45]

Originally Posted by Auricom

Don't forget the extended Merino leather center console tunnel that was removed starting with MY21

Absolutely right. I have the extended Ivory/Night blue Merino as you do. And if I remember correctly, they also removed the crystal radio knob with the glass shifter as well.

And also have seen some talk that the hands free tailgate feature is gone for '22 as well. Don't know if that's confirmed.

[mobilejo]

Aside from all of the deletions, has anything been added to the MY22 at all?

Like if you have an earlier model, is there any reason to trade in for a new one at this point?

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by mobilejo

Aside from all of the deletions, has anything been added to the MY22 at all?

Like if you have an earlier model, is there any reason to trade in for a new one at this point?

I'm not tracking any additions for MY22.

As a MY20 owner, I don't see the need to trade my low mileage, air + IAS, truly "extended" Merino with 4M5 leather dashboard in for a new MY22 UNLESS I was upgrading to a M50i.

Otherwise, holding on to it until LCI and deciding then - either X5/X7 M50i or X5M Comp.

Shopping list:
- Air + IAS or DHP
- DHP with Air / X7
- Full merino
- 490 Individual Ruby Red metallic

[mobilejo]

Originally Posted by Auricom

As a MY20 owner, I don't see the need to trade my low mileage, air + IAS, truly "extended" Merino with 4M5 leather dashboard in for a new MY22 UNLESS I was upgrading to a M50i.

This is how I'm feeling too. It just feels odd that these cars are literally going backwards before our eyes without a single redeeming feature being added, and they still sell!