Coming soon, my test drive report of the new second generation E70 BMW X5. Announced by BMW back in August 2006, the new Sports Activity Vehicle now has 7 seats and comes with a whole list of enhancements, most importantly much better interior space. I’ve not driven it yet, but I’ve sat in it as a passenger.
That particular X5 used as a shuttle car for the journalists was the top of the line 4.8 litre model, making 355hp and 475Nm of torque. The rumble of the V8 was pleasant to the ears at low revs, not sure how it feels like at high revs yet as the driver was driving pretty sedatedly, maxing out at about 4,000rpm at most, but you could feel the torque pushing the huge truck along. Can’t wait to see how the engine behaves when you stick it in the D Sport gear position and really floor it – that will come tomorrow.
I will be in Athens, Greece for the media test drive event until Wednesday, so forgive me if I am slow on news updates and approving moderated comments.
For now, check my previous post on the E70 BMW 5 here, which has a list of new features, specs, and lots of videos.
[UPDATE: Read my test drive report on the E70 BMW X5!]
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After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
My kinda car !
Whats E70 means? Is it a code or Ethanol 70%?
its good to have 7seater SAV. the first I suggest. wonder when BMW will bring this baby over here?
paul as far as i know the 7seater is optinal and not a std fit , any truth in that?
E70 is the chassis code for the particular model.
yup its optional.
guys, going for breakfast now, after that first round of tests. be good!
Best handling production SUV on Earth has just got better. Too bad it's also a favourite with hijackers so even if I can afford one, I rather not have the living daylights scared outa me by such an incident.
Way to go Paul, for getting invited to Athens. Let me know if you need someone to help carry your luggage for such future events.
B M not I AM
i have driven the current x5 (4.4i v8). i know how it behaves. in two words only "awesome macine". second to none (among suvs')