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The new BMW X5.
Fri Jan 10 03:37:31 CET 2014 Press Release
World’s most successful Sports Activity Vehicle sets new benchmarks for driving pleasure, luxury and innovation.
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10 January 2014
The new BMW X5.
World’s most successful Sports Activity Vehicle sets new benchmarks for driving pleasure, luxury and innovation.
Singapore. BMW Asia has unveiled the third-generation BMW X5, an all-round Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) that is equipped to meet the most exacting and varied demands. The new BMW X5 will make its local debut in three variants; a V8-powered BMW X5 xDrive50i with up to 450hp, the 306hp petrol six-cylinder engine BMW X5 xDrive35i and a six-cylinder in-line diesel-powered BMW X5 xDrive30d with up to 258hp.
As BMW’s first SAV, the BMW X5 literally started the premium SAV segment and has since become a global best-seller of its class with more than 1.3 million units sold worldwide since the launch of the first generation X5.
“Thanks to Efficient Dynamics technology, the new BMW X5 has definitely surpassed its predecessor in terms of raised performance and reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. This is achieved through measures including intelligent lightweight construction techniques and
aerodynamic optimisation. Compared to its predecessor, the overall power output of the new BMW X5 xDrive50i has increased by 10 percent and it is also 16 percent more fuel efficient than before,” said Mr Sethipong Anutarasoti, Corporate Affairs Director of BMW Group Asia.
“Further, the range of Connected Drive features is now more extensive than ever, and includes several innovative driver assistance systems such as: Collision Warning System with braking function and Attention Assistant, which are unique among the BMW X5’s rivals.”
The new BMW X5 also impresses with its outstanding practicality, headlined by its 40: 20: 40 split/folding rear seat backrest, load capacity rising from 650 to a maximum 1,870 litres and a total of seven seats.
Ride comfort in the new BMW X5 is also further enhanced with the introduction of a range of advanced suspension systems.
The Comfort Adaptive Suspension package comprises Dynamic Damper Control and automatic self-leveling air suspension at the rear. The electronic control logic adapts the damping characteristics to changing road conditions and driving situations. Two different damping modes
can be selected using the Driving Experience Control switch.
The Dynamic Adaptive Suspension Package provides significantly sportier cornering dynamics. Dynamic Performance Control and the Dynamic Drive active roll stabilisation optimise directional stability and reduce body roll.
The BMW X5 xDrive50i comes as standard with the Professional Adaptive Suspension package, which combines the components of the Comfort and Dynamic Adaptive Suspension packages into an integrated system offering highest levels of driving enjoyment in all situations.
The BMW X5 xDrive35i and X5 xDrive30d, meanwhile, come standard with the Comfort Adaptive Suspension package.
Adaptive M suspension is available with the optional M Sport package, which includes Sporttuned suspension settings with a specifically-tuned Dynamic Damper Control system, as well as an automatic self-levelling air suspension at the rear.
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Email: Sethipong.anutarasoti@bmwasia.com
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