The new BMW X5.
The new BMW X5 is the only vehicle in its segment available with both
Active Steering developed by BMW and AdaptiveDrive (a
combination of
anti-roll stabilisation and adaptive dampers).
And it is the first SAV worldwide fitted with runflat tyres as a
standard feature.
The powerful elegance of the exterior design, just like the variable and exclusive interior, clearly underline the superior character of the new BMW X5.
The new X5 will be entering the market with a 4.8-litre V-configuration petrol engine developing maximum output of 261kW, a 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine with maximum output of 200 kW, and a 3.0-litre straight-six diesel with peak power of 170 kW.
Convincing and superior qualities in all disciplines particularly relevant to an SAV give the new BMW X5 a truly outstanding position in its segment. Through its dynamic potential alone, the new model guarantees fascinating
driving pleasure, while the interior even more generous and variable than before offers space for up to seven occupants and, as a result, everything required for an exceptional standard of versatile, independent mobility.
Within its interior, the new BMW X5 combines the most sophisticated materials with numerous innovative options quite unique in the SAV segment, thus creating a first-class premium ambience.
Accounting for sales of approximately 580,000 units, the BMW X5
launched in 1999 has become an outstanding global success and
still enjoys great popularity to this day, especially locally. Since
it’s South African launch in 2001, the model has sold more than 8 700
units (July 2006 YTD) and by the time the new X5 is available for sale
in the second quarter of 2007, the outgoing E53 X5 will have sold
almost 9 400 units.
Pursuing the strategy to offer the customer a generously dimensioned,
luxuriously appointed and, at the same time, highly robust premium
vehicle providing not only outstanding driving dynamics but also,
through all-
wheel drive and greater ground clearance, all the
requirements for venturing out on rough terrain, BMW has initiated a
completely new trend in the
global automobile market.
Now the new BMW X5 raises the qualities which have already made the world’s first Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) so attractive to an even higher standard. The new model represents a highly successful concept consistently enhanced to an even higher level and offering a wide range of additional qualities meeting even greater demands in a still-young segment.
Characteristic seating position, variable interior.
The new BMW X5 is almost 19 centimetres longer than its predecessor. However, the body designers have largely maintained the typical proportions of BMW’s outstanding SAV, as well as the overall sporting impression of the vehicle. Accordingly, the extra size only becomes apparent at first sight within the interior of the new BMW X5.
Significant ground clearance and the high, commanding seating position continue to characterise the unique driving experience. At the same time the interior is even more variable than before, for the first time allowing integration of an optional, third row of seats. And last but certainly not least in this context, the interior is characterised by premium flair and a wide range of features placing the new BMW X5 on the same level as the most outstanding luxury performance sedans.