OFFICIAL: 2015.5 (2015i) Discussion Thread

[Daunntlessone]

I have a 8 speed BMW - it is going to be a significant upgrade.

 

[localmotion411]

I have a 8 speed BMW - it is going to be a significant upgrade.

I've got a '11 X5 with a Denali on order. My X5 is a shifting bastard. I'm still debating whether or not I want or need the 8-speed.

 

[humer101]

I think you cannot compared a small regular car with a monster Yukon, difference between is to much.

 

[localmotion411]

I think you cannot compared a small regular car with a monster Yukon, difference between is to much.

Is not small car. X5 weighs close to what a Yukon weighs. Difference between ees not too much.

 

[humer101]

Really is a car lol but a little bit high, put next to a Yukon and you see,what I talked about.

 

[motorwerks]

Just drive a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8...then drive a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 with their 8-speed automatic. BIGGGGG difference....

Read the reviews....everything else is status quo; only the transmission changed.

 

[localmotion411]

Really is a car lol but a little bit high, put next to a Yukon and you see,what I talked about.

Not really. They both are pretty close as far as GVWR. Get your facts straight before you spout off on a forum.

I've also got an '08 Yukon SLT sitting beside the X5, so I know what I'm talking about.

 

[humer101]

Not really. They both are pretty close as far as GVWR. Get your facts straight before you spout off on a forum.

I've also got an '08 Yukon SLT sitting beside the X5, so I know what I'm talking about.

Yes you are complete right,I did use a x5 six months and is why I have my facts in the forum, I do apologize if for any reason I did offended you or any one in the forum,but is what I notice in between the to cars.

 

[Lyon]

My understanding is that one of the major perks of the 8L90 is that it shifts extremely quickly. Apparently it's faster than the DCT in the Porsche. One of the major flaws of the 6 speed is that I often don't seem to have the right gear, especially when driving over mountain passes.

The L86 mated to the 8L90 is going to be a pretty killer combination.

 

[PokerMunkee]

Sweet, can't wait to drive one with the 8 speed. Can't believe this wasn't ready a few months ago on the original launch. WTH, GM?

Should have at least waited for 2016 to release these goodies.