The most obvious change is the new styling. At the front, there are revised bumpers and new headlights, while the fog lights are mounted more centrally. Likewise, the rear has new light clusters, larger tailpipes and a redesigned bumper.
At the same time, equipment levels across the range have been improved. The choice of SE and M Sport trims remains, but every model now comes with xenon headlamps and leather upholstery, while Lane Departure Warning, Active Cruise Control and side-view cameras are available as options.
Design highlights, Exterior:
Front:
– Re-styled front bumper (with more body colour on SE model)
– Enlarged air intake vents
– Re-positioned front fog lights
– New xenon headlights with bright white LED corona rings
Rear:
– Re-styled rear bumper (with more body colour on SE model)
– New rear light clusters featuring LED glowing light bars
Alloy wheel programme:
– New standard 19” wheel for xDrive50i SE model
– New standard 19” wheel for dynamic package
– New optional 20” wheels for all models
Engine Changes:
Every BMW X5 model now also has an eight-speed automatic gearbox, which combines with the new engines to give better performance and lower emissions on both of the new diesel engines.
The range still starts with the xDrive30d, but the engine is now more powerful than before, cutting half a second off the 0-60mph time. However, at the same time, CO2 emissions are also down – to 195g/km.
The new xDrive40d replaces the xDrive35d, and also combines more power and stronger performance with lower emissions and better economy. It emits 198g/km of CO2, while averaging 37.7mpg.
At the top of the range is the X5’s only petrol engine, the xDrive50i, which has over 50bhp more than the old xDrive48i – and takes a second less to reach 60mph as a result.
Summary:
For many people the BMW X5 remains the best luxury off-road 4×4 on the market. Because on the road, nothing else sits this high, looks as good or drives so well. The BMW X5 offers superior driving dynamics and a plush interior. Couple this with BMW’s long history of the X5 and being the ultimate driving machine, you cannot help but give the X5 M a serious look! One of the best performing SUVs on the road and excellent choice for finance and leasing.
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