New images of the next gen BMW X5

BMW finally revealed to the public some official information regarding the third generation of their X5 model. Being the founder of the SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) segment, the BMW X5 will be available at launch with three engine choices.

The new BMW X5 is an evolution in terms of design in comparison to the previous generation. The overall design line suggests more force and dynamism. The accent is put on aerodynamic optimizations, thanks to the frontal and rear design touches like bulging surfaces and horizontal lines. Other trademark design lines include circular double headlights which extend up to the radiator grill and the elegant extended silhouette with side lines by the muscular areas of the tires.

At launch, there will be 3 engine options available: the BMW X5 M50d, which is the M performance version, with a six cylinder tri-turbo diesel engine capable of developing 381 horsepower, the BMW X5 xDrive30d with a six cylinder diesel engine with an output of 258 horsepower and finally the BMW X5 xDrive50i which comes with a new generation V8 petrol engine capable of developing 450 horsepower.

Later this year, in December to be more precise, there will be more engine options launched, including the BMW X5 sDrive25d which has carbon dioxide emissions of just 149 grams per kilometer. Other versions which will be launched in December are the BMW X5 xDrive40d, BMW X5 xDrive35i and the BMW X5 xDrive25d.

The Bavarian automaker will offer for the first time the possibility for special customization of models. The customers will be able to choose between a number of packages, including the BMW X5 M Sport, the BMW X5 Design Pure Excellence and the BMW X5 Design Pure Experience. More than that, interior and exterior features will be offered as extras, being available in almost any combination. Thus, with the potential buyer being able to customize his car to his own desire, there will be a wide number of choices. Each BMW X5 will be almost unique thanks to the large number of customization options available, the final version of the car thus can be either luxurious and elegant, robust and powerful, or a mix somewhere in between, according to the wishes of the buyer.

Automatic tail gate is offered as standard while a third row of seats and comfort type of seats are available optionally. Ergonomics is assured thanks to the extended storage zones and the folding backrest with 40:20:40 ratios. The luggage compartment can store from 650 liters up to a maximum of 1870 liters.

The efforts to reduce fuel consumption include new solutions to reduce the total weight, aerodynamic optimizations thanks to new body elements like the Aero Blades, Air Curtains and Air Breathers. Other features include the TwinPower Turbo technology for the engines, eight gear automatic transmission, Brake Energy Regeneration and Auto Start-Stop functions. An innovative is the ECO PRO mode which integrates the coasting function when the foot is taken off the acceleration pedal (it allows the car to go without the engine in gear at speeds between 50 km/h and up to 160 km/h).

The SPORT+, SPORT, COMFORT and ECO PRO modes control the dynamic behavior of the BMW X5. These modes can be used thanks to the Comutator Driving Experience Control feature which comes as standard.

BMW integrated the Launch Control system in the eight gear automatic transmission on all the models. All of the new BMW X5 versions will be EURO 6 emission standard compliant.