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The new BMW X5. Perfect Combination of Driving Dynamics, Functionality and Exclusivity.
Tue Aug 08 16:00:00 CEST 2006 Press Kit
++++ Sports Activity Vehicle with further enhanced driving dynamics ++++ More power and greater efficiency: V8 petrol engine, six-cylinder petrol engine, all-aluminium six-cylinder diesel ++++ Only vehicle in its segment with Active Steering, AdaptiveDrive, Head-Up Display and standard featured runflat tyres ++++ Standard: new six-speed automatic transmission with electronic gear selector ++++ Further enhanced: permanent BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive technology ++++ Weight-optimised bodyshell with extreme torsional stiffness ++++ Larger interior with up to seven seats ++++ iDrive control concept with 8 favourite buttons ++++ Exclusive interior with innovative options ++++
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++++ Sports Activity Vehicle with further enhanced driving dynamics ++++
More power and greater efficiency: V8 petrol engine, six-cylinder petrol
engine, all-aluminium six-cylinder diesel ++++ Only vehicle in its
segment with Active Steering, AdaptiveDrive, Head-Up Display and
standard featured runflat tyres ++++ Standard: new six-speed automatic
transmission with electronic gear selector ++++ Further enhanced:
permanent BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive technology ++++ Weight-optimised
bodyshell with extreme torsional stiffness ++++ Larger interior with up
to seven seats ++++ iDrive control concept with 8 favourite buttons ++++
Exclusive interior with innovative options ++++ - Second edition of
the highly successful originator of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV)
segment accounting for sales of approximately 580,000 units so far,
all-new development maintaining the body and drivetrain concept and
strengthening the X5's characteristic qualities in terms of driving
dynamics, functionality, and exclusivity. - Significant improvement of
driving dynamics and agility: engines with even more power and greater
efficiency, torsionally rigid bodyshell, optimised aerodynamics, unique
double wishbone front axle and integral IV rear axle, low centre of
gravity, BMW all-wheel xDrive enhanced to an even higher standard. -
First vehicle in its segment with Active Steering for even greater
agility and driving pleasure, AdaptiveDrive with anti-roll
stabilisation and adaptive dampers for sports performance and
behaviour, only vehicle in the segment with runflat tyres featured as
standard. - Six-speed automatic transmission with even faster
gearshift featured as standard, enhanced shift comfort, greater fuel
economy, and electronic gear selector. - Interior with significant
enhancement of functions, more room for the occupants, optional third
row seats, generous luggage capacity (max. volume: 620-1,750
litres/21.7-61.3 cubic feet). - iDrive control system enhanced to an
even higher level, with 8 favourite buttons for direct selection of
navigation destinations, telephone numbers and audio sources at the
touch of a button, only vehicle in the SAV segment with optional
Head-Up Display. - Exterior design with harmonious proportions,
elegant and slender lines, sporting and powerful overall look. -
Exclusive interior ambience with sophisticated materials, excellent
finish quality, innovative optional extras: BMW Online, multi-channel
audio system, DVD video system, backup camera. - Engine variants:
BMW X5 4.8i: V8 petrol engine, 4,799 cc, max output: 261 kW/355 hp (+ 11
per cent), max torque: 475 Nm/350 lb-ft (+ 8 per cent), acceleration
0-100 km/h in 6.5 sec (- 7 per cent), top speed 240 km/h (149 mph),
average fuel consumption in the EU composite test (preliminary) 12.5
litres/100 km (22.6 mpg Imp) (- 5 per cent). BMW X5 3.0si:
Six-cylinder petrol engine, 2,996 cc, max output: 200 kW/272 hp (+ 18
per cent), max torque: 315 Nm/232 lb-ft (+ 5 per cent), acceleration
0-100 km/h in 8.1 sec (- 8 per cent), top speed 225 km/h (140 mph) (210
km/h [130 mph] with H-spec tyres), average fuel consumption in the EU
composite test (preliminary) 10.9 litres/100 km (25.9 mpg Imp) (- 14
per cent). BMW X5 3.0d: Six-cylinder diesel, 2,993 cc, max output: 170
kW/231 hp (+ 6 per cent), max torque: 520 Nm/383 lb-ft (+ 4 per cent),
acceleration 0-100 km/h in 8.3 sec (- 3 per cent), top speed 216 km/h
(134 mph) (210 km/h [130 mph] with H-spec tyres), average fuel
consumption in the EU composite test 8.7 litres/100 km (32.4 mpg Imp)
(- 7 per cent).
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