More dynamic, efficient and luxurious than ever, the new BMW X5 continues to strengthen its leading position within the competitive environment of four-wheel driven premium vehicles. A completely revised range of engines, the standard eight-speed automatic transmission and innovative driver assistance systems ensure that the driving pleasure characteristic of the Sports Activity Vehicle offers even greater fascination. Specific design modifications authentically emphasise the enhanced sporting character. New exterior and interior colours as well as light-alloy wheels underline the vehicle�s exclusive style. Unsurpassed efficiency gives added quality to the BMW X5 that impresses both in terms of appearance as well as driving pleasure. In spite of significantly improved performance, fuel consumption and emission levels are up to 10 percent lower compared to its predecessor.
With the arrival of the first-generation BMW X5, the Sports Activity Vehicle segment was established. The new BMW X5 substantiates its leading edge status through innovative drive technology, first-class equipment features, expressive design and premium quality. The BMW X5 xDrive50i with a V8 engine featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo and direct petrol injection (High Precision Injection) is, with an output of 300 kW/407 bhp, positioned at the top of the model portfolio. The new BMW X5 xDrive35i is powered by a 225 kW/306 bhp straight six-cylinder engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo, High Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC.
A new generation of engines also helps the BMW X5�s two diesel variants achieve a most favourable ratio between driving performance and fuel consumption. The BMW X5 xDrive40d�s all-aluminium straight six-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo and Common Rail direct injection develops a maximum power output of 225 kW/306 bhp. In spite of a 15 kW higher output than its predecessor, average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has been reduced by 0.8 percent to 7.5 litres/100 km. The new BMW X5 xDrive30d has an even lower average consumption. This six-cylinder diesel with an output increased by 7 kW to 180 kW/245 bhp is contented with 7.4 litres/100 km in the EU test cycle. All engines comply with the EU5 emission standard.
The ongoing advancement in the reduction of fuel consumption and emission levels is the result of the BMW EfficientDynamics development strategy, which has been consistently implemented on all BMW X models.
Moreover, the innovative power of the world�s most successful premium car builder is also evident in the multiplicity of driver assistance systems, which are available for the new BMW X5 as part of BMW ConnectedDrive and are unique within the competitive environment. The BMW X5 is the only vehicle in its competitive segment that can be equipped with the Head-Up Display and the Surround View system. In addition, this Sports Activity Vehicle now offers a choice of Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit Info and Side View.
More than ever before, the BMW X5 offers superior and dynamic road performance. Thanks to the BMW xDrive intelligent four-wheel drive technology, it also offers supreme off-road qualities. This permanent four-wheel drive system, which comes as standard, ensures variable adjustment of drive torque between the front and rear axles. Its electronic control system and integrated DSC Dynamic Stability Control facilitate an unequalled rapid response to different driving situations. Every tendency for the vehicle to oversteer or understeer is immediately detected so that appropriate adjustments can be made to ensure stability before the driver even notices the necessity to intervene. In this way, iDrive is able to optimise in advance both driving dynamics and traction on slippery surfaces. The new BMW X5 features a modified version of this four-wheel technology. With a revised, more neutrally interpreted basic configuration, xDrive now contributes even more effectively towards an increase in driving dynamics.
The interior of the new BMW X5 is fitted as standard with five comfortable seats with an option of third-row seats to accommodate two further passengers. Luggage compartment capacity can also be flexibly adapted to suit varying requirements. By completely folding down the 40:60 split rear seats, storage space can be increased from 620 litres to a maximum of 1,750 litres. Even when seven seats are in use, a storage space of 200 litres is still available.
