The new BMW X5 has arrived, and its daytime running lights are generating buzz for an unexpected reason: they look like the X logo from Elon Musk's social media platform.
Unlike the simpler angled slashes on the iX3 and i3, the X5 opts for X-shaped DRLs that are virtually identical to the X logo.
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The resemblance is uncanny, especially with a void in the left-side light that mirrors the logo's design.
These DRLs also function as turn signals, meaning drivers will flash X-shaped lights when turning or using hazard lights.
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BMW likely aimed to give its flagship SUV a unique signature, but the design choice has sparked comparisons to Musk's brand.
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Ironically, BMW may have beaten Tesla to the punch—if Musk sees these lights, he might wonder why his own company didn't incorporate its logo into headlights first.
