Munich/Dubai. The vehicles in the BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet, which launched in February this year, have completed an intensive round of hot-weather testing in the United Arab Emirates for the first time. The car’s fuel cell drive system performed impressively in the face of temperatures rising to 45°C, as well as sand and dust, varying gradients and significant fluctuations in humidity.

The highly efficient fuel cell system, the two hydrogen tanks, the electric motor and the power battery teamed up with the central vehicle control unit to demonstrate their outstanding performance and state of readiness. The Munich-based development team examined both the functionality of all the electric systems under the extreme conditions and the provision of the cooling power to enable the full performance of the vehicle. The vehicles were able to ensure the driving dynamics for which BMW is renowned.

The BMW iX5 Hydrogen goes around the world
Vehicles from the pilot fleet are currently in action in Europe, Japan, Korea, China, the USA and the Middle East. The aim is to shine a spotlight on the everyday usability of hydrogen-powered vehicles, and beyond that to gain important knowledge for the development of a potential series-produced model. The BMW Group is using the pilot fleet to provide support on a regional level for the development of a refuelling infrastructure which can be used with 700-bar refuelling technology across all categories of vehicle – from passenger cars and small vans to buses and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Synergies between different areas of application also offer important scope for developing a strong network of suppliers in hydrogen technology and reducing costs.

The BMW iX5 Hydrogen combines long-distance capability and short refuelling stops with locally emission-free driving. Provided the relevant framework is in place, the hydrogen fuel cell technology has the potential to serve as another pillar in the BMW Group’s future drive system portfolio.

As part of its ongoing transformation, the BMW Group is applying a “technology-open” approach when it comes to drive systems. The company is therefore adapting to different customer requirements, infrastructure standards and political and regulatory landscapes in the various regions of the world. This flexibility puts the BMW Group in the position to respond quickly to changing requirements in the markets in any situation and to present an attractive offer for as many customers as possible at all times.

The BMW iX5 Hydrogen has a fuel cell system generating output of 125 kW/170 hp and a highly integrated drive unit using fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology (the electric motor, transmission and power electronics are grouped together in a compact housing). The output of the overall drive system is 295 kW / 401 hp. The hydrogen needed to power the fuel cell is stored in a pair of 700-bar tanks made from carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP). Together, these tanks can hold around six kilograms of hydrogen. This storage capacity gives the BMW iX5 Hydrogen a range of 504 km (313 miles) in the WLTP cycle. 

Singapore. BMW Group Asia announced the availability of the new BMW X5 and BMW X6, the extensively updated editions of its successful Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) respectively for the luxury segment.

The new BMW X5 and BMW X6 emphasise their inherent poise and assurance with detailed design revisions and additions to their standard specification. Also leading the way are the new systems for driving assistance, automated parking and the fully digital iDrive control/operation system with BMW Curved Display based on BMW Operating System 8.

The update provides the new BMW X5 with everything it needs to maintain worldwide market leadership in its segment and enable the new BMW X6 to secure its position as number one ahead of competitors from other premium German manufacturers. The two models are built at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the USA, the competence centre for BMW X models.

The new BMW X5: slim headlights.

The M Sport design elements as standard give the new BMW X5 significantly greater presence and visual robustness. Its front end is shaped by the fresh interpretation of the hallmark BMW headlights and kidney grille. The new headlight units now have a 35-millimetre slimmer outline. Their arrow-shaped daytime driving light elements point outwards and also serve as turn signal indicators. Matrix LED headlights with adaptive control and BMW Selective Beam non-dazzling high beam come as standard.

The precisely updated design of the new BMW X5 also spans newly designed air breathers in the front side panels, vertical air curtains and lower air intake, complete with decorative trim detail in Black High-gloss.

The sculptural fibre-optic light guide elements for the rear lights and brake lights now have particularly striking contouring. The L shape familiar from other BMW models is reflected horizontally, creating a consistently illuminated X motif within the rear lights.

The new BMW X6: Pitch-perfect athleticism.

The new BMW X6 also has slim headlight units with arrow-shaped daytime driving light elements. The dynamic character of the new BMW X6 is highlighted even more intently with the standard M Sport package. Playing a key role here is the octagonal frontend signature below the BMW kidney grille, with its striking side apertures and generous use of black surfaces. In addition, the three-dimensional sculpting of the front apron underscores the car’s width and brawny stature.

M-specific side skirts and M High-gloss Shadowline trim are also part of the M Sport package. The rear apron of the SAC has an insert in Dark Shadow, while the new exhaust tailpipe trims are trapezoidal in shape.

Modern cockpit design with all-digital BMW Curved Display.

Digital technology is the guiding force behind the advances brought to the interior of the new BMW X5 and BMW X6. The integration of BMW Operating System 8 and the latest generation of the iDrive control/operation system also heralds the arrival of the BMW Curved Display in the Sports Activity Vehicle and Sports Activity Coupé. It is made up of a 12.3-inch information display behind the steering wheel and a control display with a screen diagonal of 14.9 inches – both located behind a single glass surface. The touch control functionality of the control display has brought about a significant reduction in the number of buttons and switches in favour of digital control for numerous functions. The innovative cockpit and associated updates to the instrument panel bring a particularly progressive feel to the modern premium ambience.

Standard specification for both models includes sports seats, an instrument panel with surfacing in leather-like Sensafin and a curving trim element in fine wood (BMW X5) or carbon fibre (BMW X6). Another new feature is the ambient light bar with highly effective LED backlighting integrated below the trim element in the front passenger area. The relevant model lettering – “X5” or “X6” – is added to the light bar’s graphic. The control panel on the centre console includes additional touch-sensitive surfaces and a newly designed gear selector lever. The newly designed Travel & Comfort System also comes as standard.

New engine, new eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission and systematic electrification.

The new BMW X5 and BMW X6 come as standard with a six-cylinder in-line petrol engine from the latest generation of power units. The engine now links up with the likewise new eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, complete with gearshift paddles on the steering wheel. It sends its power to the road – or indeed unpaved surfaces, as the need arises – via the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system.

The drive unit now features 48V mild hybrid technology. This application of electrification comes in the form of an electric motor integrated into the transmission. This motor generates an output boost of up to 9 kW/12 hp and 200 Nm of torque, helping the combustion engine to deliver a smooth, dynamic drive along with high efficiency.

Latest-generation six-cylinder in-line petrol engine.

Innovations affecting the combustion process, gas exchange, valve control, injection and ignition system mark out the latest-generation 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line petrol engine at work in the new BMW X5 xDrive40i and BMW X6 xDrive40i.

The new engine develops maximum output increased by 47 hp over the outgoing model to 381 hp, plus peak torque up by 70 Nm to 520 Nm. This can be boosted to as much as 540 Nm with the input of the mild hybrid system. The engine accelerates the new BMW X5 xDrive40i and BMW X6 xDrive40i from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds.

Sophisticated chassis technology underpins sporting ability and long-distance comfort.

The integrated braking system is a key element of the advanced chassis technology at work here. Standard specification also includes 21-inch M Y-spoke wheels for the new BMW X5 and 22-inch M V-spoke wheels for the new BMW X6.

Additional systems for assisted driving and automated parking.

Comfort and safety in the new BMW X5 and BMW X6 can be taken to another new level with a significantly expanded selection of assisted driving and automated parking systems. Updates include enhanced capabilities for the standard front-collision warning system, which can now also reduce the risk of a collision with cyclists, pedestrians or oncoming traffic when turning off a road. The standard Driving Assistant also offers Speed Limit Display with no-overtaking indicator, Lane Change Warning, Rear Crossing Traffic Warning and Rear Collision Prevention.

As well as the Reversing Assist Camera and Reversing Assistant, the standard Parking Assistant Professional enables automated parking into and out of spaces and complete manoeuvres over a distance of up to 200 metres to be controlled from outside the car using the My BMW App on an Apple iPhone.

Latest-generation BMW iDrive, new digital services.

The latest-generation BMW iDrive tech based on BMW Operating System 8 brings both the BMW Curved Display and an array of new digital services to the new BMW X5 and BMW X6. The BMW Live Cockpit Professional includes the cloud-based navigation system.

The BMW Digital Key Plus enables customers to lock and unlock their new BMW X5 or BMW X6 via security-enhanced ultra-wideband (UWB) radio technology with compatible smartphones running the iOS or Android operating system. Optimised smartphone integration and the personalised BMW ID are also on hand.

The new BMW X5 and BMW X6 are now available for viewing at all authorised BMW dealers in Singapore.

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1. The new BMW X5 and BMW X6 prices.
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1. The new BMW X5 and BMW X6 prices.

2. The new BMW X5 and BMW X6 specifications.

BMW X5 xDrive40i

In-line six-cylinder petrol engine, BMW TwinPower Turbo technology: turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing, Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing, 48V mild hybrid technology using an electric motor integrated into the transmission.
Capacity: 2,998 cc.
Output: 381 hp at 5,200 – 6,250 rpm.
Torque: 520 Nm at 1,850 – 5,000 rpm.
Acceleration (0 – 100 km/h): 5.4 seconds.
Top speed: 250 km/h.
Fuel consumption (combined): 9.3 l/100 km.

CO₂ emissions (combined): 212 g/km.

BMW X6 xDrive40i

In-line six-cylinder petrol engine, BMW TwinPower Turbo technology: turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing, Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing, 48V mild hybrid technology using an electric motor integrated into the transmission.
Capacity: 2,998 cc.
Output: 381 hp at 5,200 – 6,250 rpm.
Torque: 520 Nm at 1,850 – 5,000 rpm.
Acceleration (0 – 100 km/h): 5.4 seconds.
Top speed: 250 km/h.
Fuel consumption (combined): 9.3 l/100 km.

CO₂ emissions (combined): 212 g/km.

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

Singapore. BMW M GmbH is unveiling the third generation of its high-performance executive-class Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) models. BMW Asia and Performance Munich Autos today announced the launch of the first-ever BMW X5 M Competition and BMW X6 M Competition – these two models deliver handling agility, dynamism, and precision unmatched in their class. Their superior performance attributes combine with the versatility, extrovert design, and modern luxury of which BMW X models are renowned.

A V8 engine developing 625 hp, an M-specific chassis that has been tailored to both the engine’s performance profile and the SAV / SAC vehicle concept, as well as design features taken from the M playbook ensure imposing power and supremely controllable handling, even at the dynamic limits. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is dispatched in a mere 3.8 seconds for both models – the first-ever BMW X5 M Competition clocks the 0 to 200 km/h sprint in 13.4 seconds, and the first-ever BMW X6 M Competition stops the clock at 13.2 seconds for the same sprint. Both models have an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. The intoxicating all-round performance package benefits from fine-tuning carried out during intensive testing at the BMW Group’s proving grounds, the Nürburgring-Nordschleife and other race tracks.

Significant power hike: high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology developing 625 hp.

M TwinPower Turbo technology and the appetite for revs shared by all M models give the latest-generation V8 engine fitted in the first-ever BMW X5 M Competition and BMW X6 M Competition an unmistakable performance profile. Its headline character traits are instant response to the slightest movement of the accelerator, precisely controllable power delivery, and a linear wave of power into the upper echelons of the rev range under full throttle.

The 4.4-litre engine teams up with two turbochargers – positioned in the “V” between the cylinder banks – whose impact is further enhanced by a cross-bank exhaust manifold. Torque peaks at 750 Nm between 1,800 and 5,800 rpm, while the maximum output of 625 hp arrives at 3,000 rpm. The power unit’s firm connection to the vehicle’s structure results in remarkably instantaneous engine response and direct transmission of its power to the drivetrain. A super-stiff engine mounting results also makes the car sharper on turn-in while dampening the transmission of engine noise to the cabin. The M Sport exhaust system captures all of the engine’s free-revving eagerness and propulsive power to thrilling effect, generating a soundtrack of particular emotional richness.

Precise power transfer: eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, M xDrive and Active M Differential.

The high-performance engine in the two Competition models teams up with the latest version of the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, whose gearshift characteristics can be adjusted using the Drivelogic button on the M-specific selector lever. The driver may also opt to use the M shift paddles on the steering wheel for manual control over the gear selection process.

The M xDrive all-wheel-drive system with bespoke tuning and the Active M Differential at the rear axle have been specially tuned to transfer drive to the road with characteristic élan. The two systems thus optimise traction, agility, and handling stability when the cars’ sporting capabilities are put to the test in all terrains. In the default 4WD setting, the M xDrive displays a conspicuous rear-wheel bias – it only brings the front axle into play when the rear wheels aren’t able to transmit any more power to the road, and additional tractive force is required. However, the driver can also dip into the Setup menu to select 4WD Sport mode to bring extra intensity to the driving experience, in which an even greater proportion of the engine’s torque is directed to the rear wheels.

M-specific chassis, integrated braking system.

Pulse-quickening on-road dynamism and unsurpassed ground-covering ability over off-road terrain set the tone for the new high-performance additions to the SAV and SAC segments. The first-ever BMW X5 M Competition and BMW X6 M Competition are fitted with extensive measures to optimise the stiffness of the body structure and suspension mountings. The model-specific design and tuning of the chassis technology also helps enhance handling precision. Standard specification includes the adaptive M suspension system with electronically controlled dampers, the active roll stabilisation system, and M Servotronic steering. The stiff suspension mountings on both models enable damper control to be extremely precise. The electric swivel motors on the active roll stabilization system have a high adjustment torque, enabling extremely direct damper response when absorbing bumps on the road surface or taming body roll.

M compound brakes offer outstanding stopping power combined with supreme feel and excellent comfort. The version of the integrated braking system developed for BMW M models presents the driver with two settings for brake pedal feel – COMFORT mode allows for comfort-oriented feedback, while SPORT mode makes for an extremely direct, instantaneous response.

Extrovert design, variable-use interior, luxurious ambience.

The shared racing focus of the first-ever BMW X5 M Competition and BMW X6 M Competition models is emphasised by their striking exterior designs. The combination of typical SAV / SAC proportions with signature M design features lends the first-ever BMW X5 M Competition and BMW X6 M Competition an extrovert appearance exuding supreme authority in any environment.

Large air intakes, M gills on the front side panels, aerodynamically optimised exterior mirrors, a roof / rear spoiler, a rear apron with diffuser elements and the two pairs of exhaust tailpipes lay the technical platform required to deliver standout performance. The Competition models come with distinctive design highlights, among them the BMW Laserlights feature, as well as exclusive M light-alloy wheels in 21-inch format at the front axle and 22-inch at the rear (first-ever BMW X5 M Competition: Star-spoke style 809 M Bicolour, first-ever BMW X6 M Competition: Star-spoke style 818 M Bicolour). The different rim diameters also combine with mixed tyres to optimise transmission of lateral control forces through dynamically taken corners.

Inside the high-performance models, abundant space, top-class materials, and build quality radiating precise craftsmanship create a luxurious ambience. The classy, contemporary style of the cabin is complemented by displays and controls with the familiar M treatment – the bespoke M controls, and the red splashes of colour adorning the M leather steering wheel’s M buttons plus the Start/Stop button on the centre console help the driver to dial fully into the dynamic driving experience. The restyled selector is trimmed in leather with an embossed M logo and stitching in M GmbH colours, and includes the Drivelogic switch. It also incorporates an eye-catching cut-out accentuated by the integral ambient lighting.

Both models feature a fine-grain Merino full leather trim with M-specific hexagonal quilting – this is also used for the door trim panels, the lower section of the instrument panel, the front seat backs, the door panelling, and the door pockets in leather too. A BMW Individual headliner in Alcantara anthracite is also available as standard. The luxurious interior ambience is further continued with features such as the soft-close function, as well as a Harmon Kardon sound system fitted as standard on the Competition models.

Operating system creates intense M feeling; exclusive standard equipment.

A Setup button on the centre console enables direct access to the settings for the engine, dampers, steering, M xDrive and braking system. Two individually composed variants of this M setup can be stored and called up at any time by pressing one of the two red M buttons on the steering wheel. Added to which, the information shown in the instrument cluster and Head-Up Display and the functionality of the driver assistance systems can both be varied using the M Mode button on the centre console.

In addition to ROAD and SPORT settings, the first-ever BMW X5 M Competition and BMW X6 M Competition feature a TRACK setting designed exclusively for use on race circuits. Switching to SPORT or TRACK mode reduces the amount of information appearing in the displays. In addition, the safety-enhancing interventions initiated by the driver assistance systems – such as active braking or steering inputs – are reduced to a bare minimum or deactivated altogether. The exclusive selection of equipment fitted as standard includes the BMW Head-Up Display with M-specific readouts, M multifunction seats for the driver and front passenger, and the BMW Display Key. Both models also come with the BMW Live Cockpit Professional with navigation system and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant as standard.

The Driving Assistant Professional package provides the best in comfort and safety with features such as the Steering and lane control assistant, the Lane Keeping Assistant with active side collision protection, the Lane Change Assistant, the Evasion Assistant, the Emergency Stop Assistant and the Crossroads warning, Wrong-way warning and Front Cross Traffic Alert systems. The standard-fit Parking Assistant Plus comes to the driver’s aid when selecting and manoeuvring into parking spaces – in addition, the system includes Active Park Distance Control and camera system allowing for the Top View, Panorama View, 3D Top View and Remote 3D View functions. The Reversing Assistant also forms part of standard equipment.

The first-ever BMW X5 M Competition and BMW X6 M Competition are now available for viewing at the Performance Munich Autos showroom.

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2. The first-ever BMW X5 M Competition and BMW X6 M Competition specifications.

BMW X5 M Competition
M TwinPower Turbo technology with cross-bank exhaust manifold: M TwinScroll twin turbocharger, indirect charge air cooling, High Precision Injection (maximum injection pressure: 350 bar), VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing, Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing
Capacity: 4,395 cc.
Output: 625 hp at 6,000 rpm.
Torque: 750 Nm at 1,800 – 5,860 rpm.
Acceleration (0 – 100 km/h): 3.8 seconds.
Top speed: 250 km/h.
Fuel consumption (combined): 12.5 l/100 km.

CO₂ emissions (combined): 286 g/km.

BMW X6 M Competition
M TwinPower Turbo technology with cross-bank exhaust manifold: M TwinScroll twin turbocharger, indirect charge air cooling, High Precision Injection (maximum injection pressure: 350 bar), VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing, Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing
Capacity: 4,395 cc.
Output: 625 hp at 6,000 rpm.
Torque: 750 Nm at 1,800 – 5,860 rpm.
Acceleration (0 – 100 km/h): 3.8 seconds.
Top speed: 250 km/h.
Fuel consumption (combined): 12.5 l/100 km.

CO₂ emissions (combined): 286 g/km.

Singapore. BMW Asia and Performance Munich Autos today announced the availability of the new BMW X5 M50i. The flagship of the BMW X5 range exudes a supreme presence with concentrated power generated by the new 8-cylinder petrol engine. The engine is based on BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and produces a maximum output of 530 hp. More than ever before, this new top-flight engine underlines the sporty nature of the latest generation of the original Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) – and the first BMW X model in the luxury segment. The new BMW X5 M50i combines the V8 engine with the intelligent BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system and a model-specific suspension technology, developed with expertise from BMW M GmbH.

New V8 engine with outstanding power and characteristic sound.

The 4.4 litre drive unit of the new BMW X5 M50i emphasises the characteristic features of the 8-cylinder engines in terms of power development and torque to an outstanding degree. The new V8 engine turns in a very impressive level of performance – whether you prefer cruising calmly and confidently at low engine speeds, or pulling out all the performance stops and laying down some sporty acceleration manoeuvres. Several components have been upgraded since the previous engine version; these include the crankcase, cylinder barrels, pistons, crankshaft and cylinder head – and above all, the freshly updated BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. The turbochargers positioned between the cylinder banks in the V compartment have been enlarged, while the direct petrol injection performs at a new maximum pressure level of 350 bar. The technology package also includes the newest versions of the fully variable VALVETRONIC valve control and variable double VANOS camshaft control.

The new V8 engine responds with great sensitivity to every movement of the accelerator pedal. The engine already generates its maximum torque of 750 Nm at 1,800 rpm – and it remains available up to an engine speed of 4,600 rpm. Accordingly, the power output is as strident as you would expect it to be. The maximum value of 530 hp is activated between 5,500 and 6,000 rpm. As a result, the new BMW X5 M50i is able to complete the sprint from zero to 100 km/h in only 4.3 seconds.

This supreme power development is accompanied by an impressive sound progression that is generated by the standard M sport exhaust system. Using the driving experience control, the driver can choose between an extremely sporty or a more comfort-oriented mode. The sheer bandwidth of the engine’s character then becomes all the more obvious. In the SPORT and SPORT PLUS modes, not only is the characteristic curve of the accelerator pedal configured for a dynamic driving style, but the power development and remarkable sound characteristics of the V8 engine are too.

8-speed Steptronic sports transmission, BMW xDrive and M sports differential for thrilling performance.

The performance features of the thoroughly sports-oriented BMW X5 M50i are supported by the rather specific nature of the power transmission. The new V8 engine is combined as standard with an 8-speed Steptronic sports transmission, characterised by highly dynamic gear shift properties. Shift paddles are mounted near the steering wheel for manual control of the choice of gear, while the Launch Control function enables traction-optimised acceleration with maximum dynamic performance from standing.

The latest version of the BMW xDrive system distributes the engine torque between the front and rear wheels in a manner that enables it to adapt quickly and precisely to the road conditions. The intelligent all-wheel drive system increases the agility and supreme traction of the new BMW X5 M50i as much as it enhances the driving stability in all weather and road conditions. These sporty characteristics are also supported in highly dynamic driving situations by the rear-wheel emphasis of the system’s design. In addition, the standard equipment of the new BMW X5 M50i also includes an M sports differential. The electronically controlled differential lock in the rear bevel gears limits the rotational speed balancing between the wheel on the innermost side of a bend and that on the outermost side and enables highly dynamic acceleration when exiting a bend. Finally, the M sports differential is interconnected with the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), thereby optimising traction and power transmission when driving on loose terrain and when different road friction values exist between the right and left rear wheels. This serves to prevent wheel spinning arising due to insufficient grip, with the torque being redirected to the other wheel.

Model-specific suspension technology for a superior drive.

The model-specific suspension of the new BMW X5 M50i has been painstakingly tuned to extract maximum potential from the outstanding drive design based on the know-how of BMW M GmbH. This employs a construction principle comprising a double-wishbone front axle and a five-link rear axle combined with specific kinematics and elastokinematics for the wheel suspension, independent suspension and damping settings, and 22-inch M light alloy wheels in Double-spoke style 742 M complete with mixed tyres. The standard equipment also includes electromechanical steering with Servotronic function and an M sport brake system with blue-coated brake calipers complete with the M logo.

The new BMW X5 M50i is equipped with the Adaptive M Suspension Professional package as standard. One of two sets of characteristics can be selected for the electronically controlled dampers, which can be activated using the driving experience switches, comprising COMFORT and SPORT modes. In the SPORT driving mode, as well as at speeds of over 138 km/h, this automatically results in a reduced ride height of 20 millimetres. However, the driver is also able to adjust the height of the body by activating a button in the cockpit; two levels are available, raising the height up to 40 millimetres above the standard setting.

Integral active steering is available for the new BMW X5 M50i, which serves to further enhance the vehicle’s agility. It also results in enhanced superiority when it comes to lane changing and manoeuvrability in urban traffic, by co-steering the rear wheels either in the same or in the opposite direction, depending on the driving speed. A further increase in superiority and dynamics of the drive characteristics is produced by the integral active steering, the active electronic anti roll stabilizers, which ensures very fast and precise balancing of lateral roll forces during dynamic cornering, by means of electric swivel motors fitted to the front and rear axles.

Driving Assistant Professional: the complete package for comfortable and safe driving.

The standard Driving Assistant Professional package comprises of the Steering and lane control assistant as well as the Lane Keeping Assistant with active side collision protection. The Lane Change Assistant can be used on motorways and dual carriageways when the Steering and lane control assistant is active. Holding the direction indicator in the required direction is all it takes to initiate a lane change. If the sensors detect that there is space in the adjacent lane and that no other vehicle is approaching at high speed, the driver benefits from helpful steering assistance during the lane change. Another component of the system is the evasion aid, which can help avoid collisions with vehicles or pedestrians suddenly appearing in the driver’s path. As soon as an evasive manoeuvre corresponding to such a scenario is detected, the system assists the driver with steering inputs to direct the vehicle into a clear adjacent lane.

The array of assistance systems contained in this wide-ranging suite of safety and comfort features also comprises of Crossing traffic warning, which reduces the risk of a collision when manoeuvring forwards or in reverse towards crossing traffic where visibility is restricted. Rear Collision warning, Priority warning, Wrong-way warning and Lane Change Warning are also part of the Driving Assistant Professional package. The latest version of Lane Departure Warning now includes active steering inputs to bring the vehicle back to the intended lane.

Design and equipment: exclusive appearance with a luxurious atmosphere.

Model-specific designer features serve to emphasise the exclusive and sporty nature of the new BMW X5 M50i the moment you see it. The extra-large air inlets in the front apron are a clear indication of the V8 engine’s cooling requirements. The unique design of the side sills and rear apron, the BMW individual high-gloss Shadow Line, and selected design elements in Cerium Grey similarly serve to underline the outstanding status of the 8-cylinder models.

The SAV’s interior features an M leather upholstery with contrast stitching and perforated surfaces and interior strips in Aluminium Tetragon, ensuring a luxurious feel with a sporty touch. And as if that wasn’t enough, the standard equipment also comprises illuminated entry sills displaying the ’M50i’ logo, a headliner in Anthracite and a Harmon Kardon surround sound system.

The new BMW X5 M50i is now available for viewing at the Performance Munich Autos showroom.

Additional information enclosed:

• The new BMW X5 M50i price.
• The new BMW X5 M50i specifications.

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1. The new BMW X5 M50i price.

2. The new BMW X5 M50i specifications.

V8 petrol engine, M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology: twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing, Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing
Capacity: 4,395 cc.
Output: 530 hp at 5,500 – 6,000 rpm.
Torque: 750 Nm at 1,800 – 4,600 rpm.
Acceleration (0 – 100 km/h): 4.3 seconds.
Top speed: 250 km/h.
Fuel consumption (combined): 11.5 L/100 km.
CO2 emissions (combined): 263 g/km. 

Singapore. BMW Asia and Performance Motors today launched the all-new BMW X5, a car with eye-catching off-road attributes and assured performance on rough ground combined with the premium characteristics and signature dynamics of a BMW: this was the blueprint with which BMW launched the all-new Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) category almost 20 years ago. The first example of the breed was the BMW X5, making it the founding father of the BMW X model family and the market leader in the premium all-wheel drive segment – a status it maintains to this day.

More than 2.2 million examples of the BMW X5 have been sold across its three model generations. And the new car puts down another marker in terms of design and technology. The all-new BMW X5 will again be built at BMW Plant Spartanburg in the US state of South Carolina. This centre of expertise for BMW X models also handles production of the BMW X3, BMW X4, BMW X6 – and will soon add the BMW X7 to its roster as well.

New design language exudes robust assurance and authority.

A wheelbase 42 mm longer than its predecessor’s (now 2,975 millimetres), a 36 mm increase in vehicle length (to 4,922 millimetres), an extra 66 mm of width (now 2,004 millimetres) and a 19 mm increase in height (to 1,745 millimetres) give the all-new BMW X5 both an imposing appearance and generous levels of space for passengers and their luggage. The latest X5 retains the hallmark proportions of an SAV, but the pared-back design language – clean surfacing and precise lines accentuating the car’s robustness, elegant poise and muscular authority – is new. A powerfully sculpted bonnet, a short front overhang, lightly hexagonal wheel arches and the dynamic sweep of the roofline provide further references to the sporty yet rugged character of the all-new X5.

The most striking feature of the front end is the large BMW kidney grille with single-piece surround. The all-new BMW X5 comes as standard with LED headlights, while BMW Laserlight can be specified as an option. This optional system employs a BMW Laserlight spotlight with Selective Beam to optimise the high beam function, and as a result the range of the non-dazzling high beam has been increased to around 500 metres. Blue x-shaped elements, which split up the hexagonal light sources inside the familiar BMW twin headlights, make a distinctive visual statement.

The precise character line in the car’s flanks, which rises up at the rear door, contributes to the modern appearance of the all-new BMW X5. It defines the car’s powerful shoulders and feeds into the rear lights, which extend well into the flanks. At the rear, too, all the lights feature LED technology. The three-dimensional design of their glass covers lends them a sculpted, technical edge. Diagonal accent lines give the rear a compact and brawny appearance.

xLine model variant, options from BMW Individual.

Distinctive design features mark out the xLine model variant of the all-new BMW X5. The xLine model uses exterior cues including kidney grill bars in aluminium matt, an underguard, roof rails and side window surrounds in Aluminium satinated, plus other accents in Pearl-effect Chrome, to accentuate the off-road character of the all-new BMW X5. The car comes as standard with 20-inch light-alloy wheels in V-spoke style. The M Sport model variant will be optionally available and displayed at the Singapore Motorshow 2019.

The all-new BMW X5 will also be available from launch with model-specific options from BMW Individual. Indeed, customers looking to bring extra exclusivity to the exterior design of their car can specify the BMW Individual paint finish Sunstone metallic, extended BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line, tinted headlights and rear lights, painted BMW Individual brake callipers and 22-inch BMW Individual light-alloy wheels.

Interior and equipment

Modern, clearly structured and elegant surfacing radiates a generous feeling of space inside the all-new BMW X5. Indeed, the front and rear occupants all enjoy ample accommodation amid an exclusive ambience. The instrument panel is broken up by sweeping horizontal lines, which combine with classy electroplated trim elements to emphasize the width of the interior. And with its large trim finisher and surrounds likewise made up of electroplated elements, the centre console – rising up to the instrument panel – also contributes to the handsome overall impression.

The raised seating position, driver-focused cockpit and new design and arrangement of the controls offer the person at the wheel the best possible view of proceedings and enable him or her to maintain supreme control over the task of driving. The fully-digital instrument cluster and the Control Display are connected visually by consistency of design and also share the same graphics. The centre console hosts the Controller, the newly designed transmission selector lever and all other driving-related controls – i.e. the Driving Experience Control switch, the start/stop button and the buttons to activate the air suspension settings and off-road modes (if specified). A similarly new-look control panel for the heating and air conditioning is also on hand, and the light functions in the all-new BMW X5 are likewise operated using buttons.

The carefully selected materials in the interior include the new Vernasca variant for the standard leather upholstery. Like the optional BMW Individual extended Merino leather trim, it is available in five colours. The all-new BMW X5 is fitted as standard with electrically adjustable sports seats. Customers can also specify optional multifunction seats with massage function and seat ventilation for the driver and front passenger.

xLine model with distinctive interior design.

The xLine model also comes with specific design features that bring a distinctive flair to the interior. The interior appointments for the xLine model accentuate the car’s robust versatility and luxurious ambience. These include contrast stitching for the seat surfaces and illuminated door sill plates.

Innovations conceived to promote well-being and enhance luxury.

Other new features designed to maximise the feel-good factor and luxurious ambience on board the all-new BMW X5 include the standard four-zone air conditioning system and the optional panoramic glass roof, whose clear surface is 30 per cent larger than on the outgoing car. The optional Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge, meanwhile, generates a very special and exclusive aura when darkness falls, with LED light spreading evenly across the glass surface to illuminate more than 15,000 graphic patterns and generate a display reminiscent of a starlit sky. The colour scheme of this atmospheric light show can be adapted as desired. The standard ambient lighting includes the Welcome Light Carpet – which illuminates the entry area to the car when the doors are unlocked or opened – and Dynamic Interior Light, which emits pulsating light signals in pre-defined situations: they are activated in the lining of a door or doors opened while the engine is running and in the instrument panel when a phone call is incoming.

The optional Ambient Air package enables air ionisation and infuses the interior with eight individually selectable scents. A luxurious audio experience is laid on by the Harman Kardon surround sound system that comes with a digital amplifier with individually adjustable equalising, 464 W amplifier power, 9 channels and speaker bezels with Harman Kardon designation. The optional Rear-seat entertainment Professional system comprises of a pair of 10.2-inch full-HD touchscreen displays, a Blu-ray-compatible DVD player, two USB ports, an HDMI socket and two headphone jacks. The system is part of the new display and control concept and allows those in the rear of the vehicle to select and operate entertainment functions. The rear-seat passengers can use both their own media sources and those available in the front compartment. A navigation map and BMW ConnectedDrive services can also be accessed in the rear seats.

The all-new BMW X5 can now also be specified with thermo-cupholders foremost in the centre console; the containers here can be kept cool or warm, as required. Elsewhere, the optional glass applications for selected controls bring an all-new flourish to the interior of the all-new BMW X5. This exclusive design feature has been developed for the transmission selector lever, the Controller, the start/stop button and the volume control button for the audio system.

Versatile functionality: two-section tailgate, third row of seats.

As well as increased levels of comfort and exclusivity, the all-new BMW X5 now also offers enhanced functionality. Folding down the 40 : 20 : 40 split rear seat backrest increases boot capacity from 645 litres to a maximum 1,860 litres. The all-new BMW X5 also has a two-section tailgate for ease of loading. With the standard Comfort Access feature, both sections can be opened and closed automatically and hands-free. Added to which, the boot cover now lowers electrically into the load compartment floor.

With the third row of seats (expected availability: Q2 2019), customers may also order the rear seats with electric fore-and-aft adjustment. A control panel in the boot can be used to slide the second-row seats forwards or backwards and fold down the backrests of the second and third rows. Plus, the second-row seats can be tilted forward electrically to ease progress into and out of the two third-row seats.

Powertrain and driving experience

The all-new BMW X5 is being launched with a one petrol representative from the latest generation of engines. A six-cylinder in-line unit is found under the bonnet of the all-new BMW X5 xDrive40i. The engine channels its power through an eight-speed Steptronic transmission, while BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive is on hand to ensure that power is translated into secure progression – on or off road.

The BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package for the petrol engine comprises of a turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing and Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing.

Straight-six petrol engine with an inimitable thirst for revs.

The power unit fitted in the all-new BMW X5 xDrive40i boasts the free-revving ability inherent in all six-cylinder in-line engines from BMW, plus wonderfully eager response. The 3.0-litre unit employs a twin-scroll turbocharger and direct petrol injection technology whose maximum pressure of 350 bar ensures the fuel is delivered in extremely precise doses. The straight-six generates its maximum output of 340 hp between 5,500 and 6,500 rpm, while the peak torque of 450 Nm is waiting to be unleashed from 1,500 – 5,200 rpm. The all-new BMW X5 xDrive40i completes the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in just 5.5 seconds.

Eight-speed Steptronic transmission with sportier shift characteristics.

The engine of the all-new BMW X5 links up with a new, improved version of the eight-speed Steptronic transmission, whose wider ratio spread and new control electronics help to increase the powertrain’s overall efficiency. New torsion dampers reduce rotational irregularities and converter slip for superior shift comfort. And optimised hydraulic control enables even sportier gear shifts.

Optimum power distribution courtesy of efficiency-enhanced xDrive all-wheel drive and an electronically controlled rear differential lock.

The task of maximising traction, agility and directional stability in the all-new BMW X5 falls to the latest generation of the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system, which is able to split drive torque between the front and rear wheels with even greater precision and speed, as the situation demands. For added efficiency, full power can be directed to the rear wheels only in situations where all-wheel drive is surplus to requirements. The new xDrive system also offers a rear-biased set-up for those occasions when the driver adopts a particularly dynamic style at the wheel.

New chassis systems enhance off-road ability, sportiness and comfort.

The design principle underpinning the chassis – based on a double-wishbone front axle and a five-link rear axle – also ticks all the right boxes for supreme traction on rough terrain, coupled with excellent dynamic responses and ride comfort in road driving. The SAV now comes as standard with the Dynamic Damper Control system, whose electronically controlled dampers sharpen the car’s handling dynamics at the same time as increasing ride and suspension comfort. The driver can select from two performance maps – for a more comfort-oriented or sportier driving style – using the Driving Experience Control switch.

An array of chassis systems available in a BMW X model for the first time make it possible to boost the off-road performance, sportiness or comfort of the all-new BMW X5 more intensely and effectively than ever before. The optional Integral Active Steering endows the car with exceptionally agile and dynamic driving qualities.

Integral Active Steering (likewise available as an individual option) is also operated electromechanically. By turning the rear wheels in either the same direction as the front wheels or the opposite direction – depending on the vehicle speed – it optimises cornering agility, ensures effortless lane changes and helps the vehicle to dart through city traffic. Integral Active Steering therefore makes light work of manoeuvring into and out of tight parking spots, while also increasing stability when overtaking at motorway speeds.

The two-axle air suspension system with automatic self-levelling will be welcomed by anyone seeking greater ride comfort. The suspension’s air supply is controlled individually for each wheel using an electrically driven compressor with pressure reservoir, enabling it to balance out an unevenly loaded vehicle. Since the air suspension works in tandem with the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system, the vehicle load registered by its sensors can be factored into braking calculations.

When the SPORT driving mode is engaged or the vehicle’s speed exceeds 138 km/h, its ride height is automatically lowered by 20 millimetres. The driver can also adjust the body’s ground clearance – for off-road driving, for example – by pushing a button in the cockpit. It can be raised in two stages to a maximum of 40 millimetres above the standard setting. Another button in the luggage compartment activates a loading mode that lowers the vehicle by 40 millimetres. The next time the engine is started, the system will automatically revert to the last mode selected. The desired vehicle ride height can even be set with the engine switched off. The optional BMW Display Key can also be used to access this function.

Customers can also specify an Off-Road package, which is being offered here in a BMW X model for the first time. The package’s specification includes rugged underguard elements at the front and rear of the vehicle, along with the two-axle air suspension and electronically controlled rear differential lock. The Off-Road package also features its own special graphics in the instrument cluster and Control Display, and an extra button on the centre console for selecting the four driving modes. The driver can therefore activate the ideal settings for the vehicle’s ride height, the xDrive system, the accelerator response, the transmission control, and the DSC system’s corrective inputs in preparation for driving on a range of surfaces, such as sand, rock, gravel or snow.

Driver assistance systems

Offering a significantly expanded array of driver assistance systems compared with its immediate predecessor, the all-new BMW X5 clearly demonstrates its commitment to taking comfort and safety to new heights. By processing camera images and data acquired by radar sensors, the new systems enable even more comprehensive support for the driver in a variety of situations. As components of the BMW Personal CoPilot, they represent new milestones on the road to automated driving.

The standard equipment of the all-new BMW X5 includes Cruise Control with braking function and the Collision Warning and Pedestrian Warning with City Braking function, which now also alerts the driver when cyclists are detected. The optional Active Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go function is capable of braking the vehicle to a standstill and sending it on its way again automatically. For greater convenience in stop­-start traffic, the period between stopping and automatically moving off has been extended to up to 30 seconds. And speed restrictions identified by the Speed Limit Info system with No Passing Info display can be incorporated into the automatic cruise control system with variations of up to 15 km/h.

Comprehensive safety and comfort package: Driving Assistant Professional.

Available as an option, the Driving Assistant Professional package comprises of the Steering and lane control assistant as well as the Lane Keeping Assistant with active side collision protection. The Lane Change Assistant can be used on motorways and dual carriageways when the Steering and lane control assistant is active. Holding the direction indicator in the required direction is all it takes to initiate a lane change. If the sensors detect that there is space in the adjacent lane and that no other vehicle is approaching at high speed, the driver benefits from helpful steering assistance during the lane change. Another component of the system is the evasion aid, which can help avoid collisions with vehicles or pedestrians suddenly appearing in the driver’s path. As soon as an evasive manoeuvre corresponding to such a scenario is detected, the system assists the driver with steering inputs to direct the vehicle into a clear adjacent lane.

The array of assistance systems contained in this wide-ranging suite of safety and comfort features also comprises of Crossing traffic warning, which reduces the risk of a collision when manoeuvring forwards or in reverse towards crossing traffic where visibility is restricted. Rear Collision warning, Priority warning, Wrong-way warning and Lane Change Warning are also part of the optional Driving Assistant Professional package. The latest version of Lane Departure Warning now includes active steering inputs to bring the vehicle back to the intended lane.

For comfortable manoeuvring into and out of parking spaces: Parking Assistant Plus.

The functionality of many other assistance systems that make life easier for the driver when manoeuvring into and out of parking spaces has been expanded once again. The all-new BMW X5 is equipped as standard with Park Distance Control (PDC), which brings sensors at the front and rear of the vehicle.

The Parking Assistant Plus in the all-new BMW X5 enables automatic selection and use of parallel parking spaces. These parking spaces are detected by ultrasonic sensors as the vehicle passes them. The Parking Assistant Plus function is activated at the touch of a button on the centre console. The system then takes care of the acceleration, braking, steering and gear changes necessary to manoeuvre into the space.

Unique, high-precision guidance: the Reversing Assistant.

A further illustration of BMW’s ongoing progress towards automated driving is provided by the Reversing Assistant. This function offers a level of assistance – for leaving a parking space or manoeuvring in a confined area – as yet unmatched by other vehicles. The Reversing Assistant takes over steering to manoeuvre the vehicle along a path recently negotiated forwards. This system makes reversing for a distance of up to 50 metres a particularly comfortable task in the new BMW X5. All the driver has to do is operate the accelerator and brakes and monitor the surrounding area. The system is initiated by pressing a button when the vehicle is stationary and the gear selector is in the “P” position. The steering movements made during the vehicle’s last forward manoeuvre are stored by the system and retained, even for longer periods. This means the Reversing Assistant can be used to manoeuvre the new BMW X5 backwards out of a parking position that it drove into forwards the preceding day.

The driver enjoys ideal all-round visibility, thanks to both the rear-view camera and the Top View, Panorama View and 3D View functions of Parking Assistant Plus, which create a 360-degree image of the vehicle and its surroundings in the Control Display. In addition, drivers can use the Remote 3D View feature to access a three-dimensional live image of their vehicle and surroundings on a smartphone.

Display and control system, BMW Connected and ConnectedDrive.

The BMW Live Cockpit Professional in the all-new BMW X5 combines a new display and control concept and the ultimate in connectivity to create a superb all-round package. The latest-generation display and control concept comprises of a high-resolution instrument cluster behind the steering wheel with a 12.3-inch screen and a Control Display also measuring 12.3 inches across.

The most recent incarnation of the display and control concept, which runs the latest BMW Operating System 7.0, has a cutting-edge, fully digital design and is geared even more closely to the driver’s personal needs in order to optimise attention control. With its clear presentation and structuring, plus customisable and personalised displays, it sets out to provide drivers with the right information at the right time.

The redesigned graphics display in the instrument cluster now leaves enough room for a part-view of the navigation map. The main menu in the Control Display is now spread over up to ten pages, each showing two to four tiles with live content. The intuitive multimodal interaction between driver and vehicle has also been further improved and allows him or her to choose between touch control using the Control Display, the familiar iDrive Touch Controller, the controls on the steering wheel, voice control, or BMW gesture control, depending on the situation at hand.

Other elements of the BMW Live Cockpit Professional are an adaptive navigation system, a hard-drive-based multimedia system with 20 GB of memory and two USB ports, plus Bluetooth and WiFi interfaces. The driver can be automatically detected and personal settings activated either using the vehicle key or BMW Digital Key, or by selecting a user in the Control Display and entering the correct PIN.

Drivers can enjoy the full benefits of the car’s intelligent connectivity capabilities by using its built-in SIM card and unlimited data allowance. Not only does this provide access to vehicle apps such as news, weather, office and online search, it also allows customers to use Intelligent Emergency Call – which automatically summons swift assistance in an emergency – and to receive regular updates for the navigation system’s maps.

For the first time, a selection of digital services will also be bundled together and offered for the all-new BMW X5 under the guise of the Connected Package Professional. This will make it easier for customers to select extremely attractive digital services for their car, either when ordering their all-new BMW X5 or at a later date. The Connected Package Professional includes Remote Services, Concierge Services and Real Time Traffic Information. Customers can continue to download the various digital services individually and retrospectively via the ConnectedDrive Store.

BMW Connected: digital services for individual mobility.

BMW Connected is the digital and personal mobility assistant for BMW drivers. Intelligent connectivity helps users to reach their destination easily and with minimal stress – and not only when in their car; BMW Connected is an all-embracing concept designed to seamlessly connect the driver and their smartphone with their vehicle.

At the heart of it all is the Open Mobility Cloud, which allows the personal mobility assistant to interface the car with the customer’s digital devices. For instance, the BMW Connected app can import appointments and addresses from the customer’s calendar entries straight into the navigation system to begin route guidance. The system also calculates the optimum departure time based on real-time traffic information and notifies the driver with a message on their smartphone. As the vehicle is also linked up via the Open Mobility Cloud, it is able to access the calculated route directly when the navigation system starts up. In addition, BMW Connected automatically stores places the driver has visited regularly as well as personal mobility patterns.

Premiere in the all-new BMW X5: the BMW Digital Key (Expected availability: Q2 2019).

The Digital Key employs Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to allow the vehicle to be locked and unlocked from a smartphone, removing the need for a conventional car key. All the driver has to do to open the vehicle is hold their smartphone up to the door handle. Once inside, the engine can be started as soon as the phone has been placed in the Wireless Charging or smartphone tray.

Accessible via the BMW Connected app, the Digital Key offers unrivalled flexibility, as the driver can share it with up to five other people. The BMW Digital Key will initially be available for selected NFC-capable smartphones at launch.

Always up to date thanks to Remote Software Upgrade.

The Remote Software Upgrade feature keeps the vehicle up to date with the latest software. All updates can be loaded over the air, as has been customary for smartphones for some time. The upgrades can be loaded onto a smartphone via the BMW Connected app when connected to a domestic WiFi network. This saves customers the trouble of visiting their BMW Service Partner for updates. The Remote Software Upgrade facility therefore maximises flexibility while keeping BMW vehicles in tune with the latest technological developments.

The all-new BMW X5 is now available for viewing at the Performance Motors showroom.