Brief History of BMW X5
The X5 was BMW’s first SUV produced in 1999. Instead of calling it an SUV, a Sport Utility Vehicle, BMW calls it an SAV, a Sport Activity Vehicle. This is to emphasize its capabilities on the street despite its size. Unlike previous SUVS, which have a truck-based body style, the SAV resembles a sedan-based body style.
The X5 Today
The 2011 BMW X5 combines the sharp handling of a performance car with the surefooted grip and versatility of an all-wheel-drive Sports Activity Vehicle. Strikingly designed with an assertive “face” and sleek, aerodynamic body, the exterior impresses all who see it. Inner beauty comes from the long wheelbase that enhances ride quailty, and a wide cabin that offers luxurious space for passengers and cargo alike. Add a low coefficient of drag due to the X5′s streamlined dimensions, and fuel efficiency is maximized while noise is reduced. Now every drive is an experience to be savored.
X5 Models
X5 xDrive35i
X5 xDrive35i Premium
X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity
X5 xDrive35d
X5 xDrive50i
X5 Engines
X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i Premium, X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity
3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower
300 horsepower
xDrive, intelligent all-wheel-drive
X5 xDrive35d
3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder Diesel engine with TwinPower Turbo technology
265 horsepower
26 mpg hwy
X5 xDrive50i
4.4-liter, V-8 engine with TwinPower Turbo technology
400 horsepower
xDrive, intelligent all-wheel-drive
Outstanding performance is yours to unleash with a choice of three vastly different engine platforms. In addition to a potent V-8, there are two inline sixes: one is gasoline-powered; the other, BMW’s Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance technology.
In the gasoline-powered engines – a V-8 in the X5 xDrive50i, and an inline six in the X5 xDrive35i – BMW’s revolutionary Valvetronic electronic valve control system uses variable valve lift to let the engines “breathe” more easily, allowing both to maintain optimum fuel efficiency. And no matter what type of driving you are doing – highway cruising, hauling goods, or hugging a winding mountain curve – BMW’s Double-VANOS technology selects the best intake and exhaust valve timings to keep everything running smoothly, with lightning-quick acceleration on command and instant power delivery.
In the X5 xDrive50i, every drive becomes a rush of exhilaration. It harnesses a 4.4-liter V-8 that boasts 400 horses. The X5 xDrive35i also provides stirring performance, using BMW’s lightweight composite magnesium/aluminum crankcase. This efficient powerplant boasts a generous 300 horses.
A 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission gives all three models effortless acceleration. Tailored specifically to the torque of each engine, its capabilities are evident in the X5′s smooth, fuel-efficient cruising at low engine speeds, and responsive gear shifts during sporty driving maneuvers. Every gear change is fluid and quickly achieved at all times.
It is performance like this that makes BMW such a desirable marque. Whichever one you choose, these magnificently designed engines give you the power to make your driving dreams come true.
The X5 xDrive, Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive
Unlike other all-wheel-drive systems, we’ve built ours with rear wheel bias for surefooted grip on slick roads, without sacrificing the feel of rear wheel drive. It smartly sends power to the wheel or wheels with the surest footing – and it does so in milliseconds. That means under normal conditions, drive forces are spread out with a rear-wheel bias. But the moment the system senses excessive wheel slip, it subtly shifts torque to meet the changing conditions, offering maximum available traction and superior handling on all surfaces.
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X5 Accolades
“…the X5 leaves most vehicles in a cloud of dust.”
“… the X5 was as comfortable as a 5-series wagon…”
Automobile Magazine, August 2008
“What makes the X5 stand out in the cross over community is the way it performs, handles and holds the road.”
Automobile, January 2007
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