The new BMW X5

BMW’s class-leading Sports Activity Vehicle, the BMW X5, will receive an array of design and engine changes offering even greater performance and lower emissions, whilst also updating its look.  The new BMW X5 will be on sale from 5 June.

Three new engines will be launched for the xDrive30d, xDrive40d – replacing the xDrive35d – and the xDrive50i – replacing the xDrive48i.  All of the new powerplants now meet EU5 standards.

The entry level xDrive30d has been upgraded to provide increased performance, making this the first conventionally-powered luxury SAV to record a sub 200g/km CO2 reading.  The engine consumes just 38.2mpg on the combined cycle and emits only 195g/km of CO2  - a 10 per cent improvement - yet produces 245hp, up 10hp on the previous xDrive30d.  Acceleration to 62mph now takes only 7.6 seconds – a six per cent improvement over the previous model.  

The replacement of the twin-turbocharged xDrive35d with the new xDrive40d sees an improvement in emissions of 10 per cent, emitting only 198g/km CO2 whilst delivering 37.7mpg on the combined cycle.  In true EfficientDynamics style the performance of the car has also increased.  The zero to 62mph time is now just 6.6 seconds, down from 7.0 seconds, courtesy of a 306hp output, 20hp more than the outgoing engine.

Powered by the world’s first twin-turbocharged V8 engine with the catalytic converter located in the vee, the xDrive50i has an extra 53hp compared to the model it replaces, taking the total to 408hp.  This leads to a lower zero to 62mph time of 5.5 seconds, an improvement of 1.0 second over the outgoing powertrain.

The BMW X5 will be mated to a standard eight-speed automatic transmission.  This transmission helps to lower the X5’s CO2 output and allows smoother shifting and greater driving dynamics.

The new BMW X5 includes a number of exterior changes, enhancing the athletic appearance of BMW’s original 4x4.  Revised front bumpers with enlarged vents, to increase the air supply to the engine and brakes, and matt aluminium-look lower scuff plates and vent fins, now feature to underscore its performance credentials. 

New xenon headlights, with bright white LED corona rings, modernise the face of the car whilst the more centralised front fog lights complete the new front end.  At the rear is a revised red light cluster, enhancing the lines of the car with horizontal LED light bars.  Enlarged tail pipes, within a redesigned rear bumper, finish off the look.

Enhanced standard specification                                                                           Completing the updates is a raft of additions to the standard equipment list.  As well as the new eight-speed automatic transmission, for the first time leather upholstery comes as standard across the entire X5 range.  Xenon headlights will light the way for the entire range whilst Servotronic steering now comes as standard.   

A wider range of high-tech options are available, including Lane Departure Warning, Active Cruise Control with ‘Stop and Go’ function, speed limit display and side-view cameras.  Aesthetically, a new colour pallet is available.

Prices for the new BMW X5 will start at £43,980 OTR.

New BMW X5 engine line-up

Description

Power Hp

Torque Nm

Zero – 62 mph

Top Mph

Combined Mpg

CO 2  

New OTR

X5 xDrive30d SE

245

540

7.6

130

38.2

195

£43,980

X5 xDrive30d M Sport

245

540

7.6

138

38.2

195

£48,315

X5 xDrive40d SE

306

600

6.6

147

37.7

198

£46,310

X5 xDrive40d M Sport

306

600

6.6

147

37.7

198

£50,645

X5 xDrive50i SE

408

600

5.5

149

22.6

292

£55,080

X5 xDrive50i M Sport

408

600

5.5

155

22.6

292

£58,175

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