2016 owners-How are the headlights?

[GoogleAndroid]

In my experience, projector headlights are a lot better than reflectors, so I find it odd that they have reverted to reflectors for 2016, but it is probably made up for by being LED instead of halogen. Anyone that owns a 2016, what do you think of the headlights? How is their light pattern? Are they bright? If anyone would be kind enough to post a picture of the light output at night, I'd greatly appreciate it.

 

[jkopelchuk]

Had the 16 on an overnight test drive to actually check out the lights. Compared to my X5 with xenons I actually found the light dispersion comparable. The one major difference was definitely in the colour. The leds gave off a much purer white colour which I was very impressed with. Never had a chance to take photos or compare side by side to see if one overpowered the other. Perhaps on the next drive I will.

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

That's good to hear that the OEM LED lowbeams are good as the halogen OEM lights on the 11-15's were awful (HIDs good)

 

[Napalm]

having come from 3 different cars with HID's - 2 of which I retrofited my self.

I love the 2016's LED lows. and I can tell you why the reflector - look at the way it's situated.

as such when they decide to follow on with active beams - which I's surprised it doesn't have that now - the reflector can be put on a motor pivot and swing some 20 degree arc while leaving the light module in place. thus less to move, quick response - and constant light.

it has plenty of potential.

color and consistency is great - only flaw - and I know they can't help themselves - the lack of color match on the fogs and highs. the fogs I understand as bright clean white fogs - don't work well in fog. they should be yellow

the highs - upsets me a bit but they have to trim costs where they can - I can easily replace the bulbs if it bothers me enough.

 

[Jiminva]

I am impressed. Nice even pattern. Jim

 

[jkopelchuk]

Have you looked into LED options for the high beams (or anyone else know of anything that is a quick plug and play option that will provide good light output for high beams and match up with the low beams?)

Definitely in favor of the LED fogs I have seen a few people do mods with. Definitely like the low beam LEDs as well. So would be nice to know if there is a high beam solution.

 

[Napalm]

I've cheked a company I've dealt with called Diode Dynamics - they sell some decent kit.

my guy there wanted me to wait it out a bit so they'd test fit somethings - as there might be some other changes in the 2016 setup.

for the highs - I'm interested. but for the fogs - I think I might want a legit yellow (3000K, or 3500K) bulbs. because that's what fogs should be.