The fourth-generation G05 BMW X5 made its global debut early last month, ahead of its global market introduction in November this year. We’ve all seen the American-made Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) in pictures, but BMW has finally released a video depicting some of its features and capabilities out in the open world.
The video itself is pretty and visually impressive, all while communicating the X5’s breadth of talents and flexibility. It starts out in the city (where most X5s in the world call home, really) with a man in suit, then dramatically progresses to mountainous B-roads before being taken off-road in xGravel mode, no less. Those who really intend to go off-road can specify the X5 with Off-Road Package, which ironically is a first for a BMW X model.
Other fancy features that were illustrated include a full-colour heads-up display, along with caller ID, Welcome Light Carpet, BMW Digital Key and of course, the brand new cabin with redesigned iDrive controls.
To recap, the new X5 is larger than the F15 model it replaces, featuring more prominent kidney grilles, slimmer adaptive LED headlights (BMW Laserlights is optional), varying wheel sizes from 19 to 22 inches, as well as a brand new rump with slim LED tail lights. Four engine variants are available – a V8 petrol engine for the X5 xDrive50i (not available in Europe), a six-cylinder petrol in the X5 xDrive40i and two six-pot diesels in the X5 M50d and the X5 xDrive30d.
The X5 xDrive50i packs a 4.4 litre litre V8 that produces 462 hp and 650 Nm from 1,500 to 4,750 rpm, which is good for a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 4.7 seconds. All turbocharged engines feature the latest exhaust gas treatment tech, including a gasoline particulate filter or SCR catalyst, and meet the EU6d-Temp standard. An eight-speed Steptronic auto is standard.
Inside, it gets a much improved and simplified dashboard with BMW Live Cockpit Professional display and control concept (standard fit). iDrive is linked to a fully digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch Control Display that works via controller, voice control or gesture control. Other noteworthy features include seats with massage function, four-zone climate control, panoramic glass roof (23% larger glass surface), Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System and rear-seat entertainment with 10.2-inch touchscreen display.
GALLERY: G05 BMW X5
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Not feeling it. The new Santa Fe looks way better. with 2.2diesel 200ps/443nm and coupled to 8 speeder auto. That is equivalent to x525D power train. with 1/3 of the price.
Go ahead and get your Korean, no problem. We go for German.
Is the product life cycle getting shorter, if not wrong the current X5 F15 is still pretty new..any idea why ?