What it Looks Like

Yes, there really are styling changes to the 5 Series for 2008. For example, the headlight are fully clear now – no orange indicator lenses – with transparent glass panels covering the indicators, and chrome accents around the headlamps. The lower fascia is also very subtly revised, partly to make way for the new adaptive cruise control system. The grille is now flush with the front air dam. The taillights are also subtly revised with the same clear-glass look, augmented with LED turn signals. It’s a very subtle set of updates, which says at the very least that BMW is happy with the look of its current 5 Series and sees no reason for big changes.