X1 LCI facelift retrofit?

[blackbart]

The facelift version of the X1 looks really good....wonder if it will fit the current models by just changing the front bumpers?

[Blue Bottle]

and door mirrors ..

[blackbart]

Originally Posted by Blue Bottle

and door mirrors ..

rear bumpers as well. the slight facelift makes the car looks so sleek and refreshing....

[technostar]

Originally Posted by blackbart

The facelift version of the X1 looks really good....wonder if it will fit the current models by just changing the front bumpers?

well, as long as the bolts and the hooks for the bumpers are the same, you'll be able to change it

[Blue Bottle]

Headlights are different as well..so maybe the shape of their cut out has changed and you would need to buy new headlights ?

[blackbart]

Originally Posted by Blue Bottle

Headlights are different as well..so maybe the shape of their cut out has changed and you would need to buy new headlights ?

sounds like another expensive upgrade...

[Blue Bottle]

why bother, I think my X1 looks great as it is

[Xeins]

Originally Posted by Blue Bottle

why bother, I think my X1 looks great as it is

I agree. My X1 look very ok to me. The original design is very pure. The LCI is just more plastic... juts hope they fixed the interior lack of quality of some plastic... i will never understand why the plastic on the top of the main dashboard is made of hard plastic????

The new side mirrors... to small for a SAV/SUV

Dont like the new steering well, why that all chrome??? Looks like an asian car brand...

[Blue Bottle]

yer the new freelander dash is soft leather and looks great

[Mulberry]

Originally Posted by Blue Bottle

Headlights are different as well..so maybe the shape of their cut out has changed and you would need to buy new headlights ?

I had my 23d SE Xline converted to MSport last year (ref my 'not for the squeamish post'). Looking at the photographs of the upgraded MSport the panels look identical to those on my car. If that's the case then it should mean that it's possible to change just the front and rear bumpers. The headlights remain the same as would the spot lights (needs checking as they are different between the SE and MSport). The mirrors would be a personal choice but I can't see why they could not be changed.

Hope this helps.

[blackbart]

Originally Posted by Blue Bottle

why bother, I think my X1 looks great as it is

well I agree that it looks great now but I wanted the M sport version but they didnt have it at the time I got my car and to retrofit it costs a ridiculous sum....but now that I have seen the facelift version...I think it looks even better....just my opinion.

[Blue Bottle]

Blackbart, if you have the money and feel the need then do it, just show us the Pic's as Mulberry did, his turned out ok...good luck..and keep us posted

[Teutonic]

Originally Posted by Mulberry

The mirrors would be a personal choice but I can't see why they could not be changed.

Even if mechanicaly they will fit, it will be a problem with the wirring, I don't think the actual (previous) version has wires for the incorporated turn signal.

[ohnoyuji]

Anyone knows if the LCI got LED Ring lights? or is it just again that Yellowish Hallogen bulb?

I can't tell with the pictures online...

Anyone can confirm?

[ohnoyuji]

Who went to see the X1 at NewYork Autoshow.
Who can confirm if the angel ring is LED or H8 halogen?

[JoeyO]

Originally Posted by ohnoyuji

Who went to see the X1 at NewYork Autoshow.
Who can confirm if the angel ring is LED or H8 halogen?

I went to the NY Auto Show. I think they had the lights turned on and they were LED lights, although I could be wrong. I took pictures, so I'll check when I go home.

[ecoveon]

Originally Posted by ohnoyuji

Who went to see the X1 at NewYork Autoshow.
Who can confirm if the angel ring is LED or H8 halogen?

Yes, finally the X1 LCI gets the corona rings DRL White LED's.

"2013 X1 comes with newly designed headlight and a chrome-coated accent strip, which cuts across the top of the twin circular headlights. Additionally, an LED accent light is completed with LED light rings for the daytime driving lights."

The external dimensions are exactly the same as the old headlamps and have the exact mounting positions. So the new headlamp will fit perfectly.

However a much cheaper alternative would be to replace the halogen H8 yellows with LUX Angel LED white lights. (About USD 250).

I have done exactly that, and its almost close to the F platform OEM LED's in terms of lumens.

I also retrofitted my bumpers with the M-Sport, so I assume fitting the new bumpers would not be a problem. The M Sport cost me Euro 2000 for the entire kit, including the fog lamps.

[ecoveon]

See the pictures for the LUX Angel LED DRL's.

[ecoveon]

2013 LCI X1

2012 X-Line

2012 M Sport

[ecoveon]

LCI Headlamps with LED DRL's

[ecoveon]

Originally Posted by Tracus

Even if mechanicaly they will fit, it will be a problem with the wirring, I don't think the actual (previous) version has wires for the incorporated turn signal.

Yes, you would need the additional wiring harness and code the FRM module. (If its a different FRM unit then you would need that as well.)

[ecoveon]

The 2013 M Sport is exactly the same as the 2012 model. The only difference being the new headlamp, side mirrors and the silver trim on the steering wheel.