BMW presents us the facelift operated on the second generation of the X5 model. It will be launched next month, at the Geneva Motor Show, and will hit the market this spring.
At 10 years from the invention of the SAV acronym (Sport Activity Vehicle) and 3 years from the presentation of the second generation model that created this acronym, BMW X5, the Bavarian automaker presents a middle generation facelift for its first or real off -roader. Even though changes exterior and interior changes are minimal, BMW will please its fans with the new engines introduced in X5′s range and especially with the eight-speed automatic transmission which replaces the current six-speed gearbox, considered outdated by the Bavarian manufacturer.
DESIGN
The stylistic changes are not radical, being a part of the subtle line that BMW usually applies to its models when they go through a facelift. Thus, the grid and hood remain intact, the main change being found in the bottom of the front, where the previous spoiler covered with large black plastic parts, right for an off-road model is replaced with elements more worthy of a sports model in this segment. So, they dropped the black plastic - which presence is minimized, being painted body color. In addition, and a new metal shield occurs, the other big change is being found in the front fog lamps, which goes up almost near the headlights. The new X5 comes in line with the latest BMW range by adopting lamp units visually dominated by LED rings commonly known by the name of Angel Eyes, which is used as daylight or stationary lights.
In the rear, the bumper borrows the same lines present in the front, which is also painted in body color. BMW’s designers have moved exhaust system to to the far ends of the car, receiving a new trapezoidal shape. The taillights have also been slightly redesigned and received some LEDs typical of the Bavarian range.
Remaining at the aesthetic chapter, we must also remind about the new body colors available for exterior Deep Sea Blue, Platinum Gray and Sparkling Bronze, filling the changes in X5′s DNA.
ENGINES
The most interesting changes will be felt by the fans of the brand and model under the hood, where BMW keeps its reputation as they won the recent editions of the Engine of the Year competition. Thus, the new X5 gets two new petrol engines that replace the old units having an outdated technology. First of all, we are talking about the xDrive50i version that stands out by the V8 twin-turbo engine with 407 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque making the X5 accelerate in 5.5 seconds from 0 to 60 mph and get an average mileage of 18.8 mpg. For lovers of the six cylinders in line BMW engines, the Bavarians have mounted on the new xDrive35i version a twin-turbo unit of 306 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque reaching 60 mph in 6.8 seconds and a mileage of 23.3 mpg in a mixed cycle.
The lovers of the diesel engines will be able to base on the xDrive40d version which made its debut on the 7 Series range. The 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine offers 306 HP@4400 rpm and 442 lb-ft of torque (332 lb-ft reached from 1000 rpm), values that help to get the new X5 from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds and reach 147 mph. The average mileage announced for this engine by the producer is 31.3 mpg.
The most sparing customers that will choose the new BMW X5 will probably choose the six-cylinder engine on the xDrive30d version, that developing 245 HP and 332 lb-ft of torque. Performance of these versions are slightly weaker (7.6 seconds for 0-60 mph), but the engine wins at the fuel efficiency chapter, where the figures indicated by the manufacturer shows an average of 31.8 mpg.
All four versions of the new BMW X5 are raising at the Euro5 standards and are linked to the new eight-speed automatic transmission available as standard on the German SAV.
TECHNOLOGY
Obviously, the xDrive four-wheel drive is standard on all versions of this X5, which was doubled by the presence of packages like DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) or DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), the latter containing an army of systems that help run in certainly indeferent surface. Among them we can find ABS (the system that prevents wheels from blocking while braking), Automatic Stability Control (ASC / Automatic Stability Control), Hill Descent Control (HDC / controls the descent in slope), Automatic Differential Brake ( ADB / Slip Differential), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC / Dynamic Brake-Force Control) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC / brake control while cornering). In addition, the system includes brake drying in wet road conditioning, uphill start assistance, braking force compensation and standard cruise control with braking function.
At the multimedia chapter, the new BMW X5 presents both the latest version of the already famous iDrive package, and the ConnectedDrive system, which is intended to assist the one at the steering wheel at any time of during driving. It contains an adaptive cruise control, a signaling system of leaving the line tread of visual signaling and vibration in the steering system and especially the new Side View, which operates a pair of cameras that help the guy at the wheel to check the distance to the side objects when the car passes through a tight place.
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