The world’s most successful Sports Activity Vehicle sets new standards for driving pleasure, luxury and innovation: The new BMW X5.
The new BMW X5 xDrive30d accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.9 seconds yet posts EU average fuel consumption of 6.2 litres per 100 kilometres (45.6 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of 162 – 164 g/km (fuel consumption and CO2 emissions depending on the tyre format specified). A tri-turbo six-cylinder in-line diesel engine developing 280 kW/381 hp powers the new BMW X5 M50d from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.3 seconds. Its average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle stands at 6.7 litres per 100 kilometres (42.2 mpg imp), to go with CO2 emissions of 177 g/km. All the engines available for the new BMW X5 link up as standard with an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The BMW X5 M50d is equipped with an extremely fast-shifting eight-speed sports automatic and steering wheel shift paddles. The BMW X5 xDrive35i (225 kW/306 hp) and BMW X5 xDrive40d (230 kW/313 hp) will be added to the range in December 2013. They will be joined at the same time by the 160 kW/218 hp BMW X5 xDrive25d (fuel consumption: 5.9 l/100 km / 47.9 mpg imp, CO2 emissions: 155 g/km) and the BMW X5 sDrive25d, which records average fuel consumption of just 5.6 litres per 100 kilometres (50.4 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of 149 g/km (provisional figures, according to the EU test cycle).
BMW EfficientDynamics allows all variants of the Sports Activity Vehicle to combine enhanced performance with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The increases in efficiency over the predecessor model have been achieved through measures including intelligent lightweight design – which generates a weight saving of as much as 90 kg over a comparably equipped corresponding model from the previous X5 generation – and optimised aerodynamic properties, which give the new BMW X5 xDrive30d, for example, a class-leading drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.31. All models fulfil the EU6 exhaust stipulations as standard.
The range of BMW ConnectedDrive features is now also larger than ever and includes innovative driver assistance systems (such as Driving Assistant Plus), some of which are unique among the competition. The Sports Activity Vehicle also impresses with its outstanding practicality, provided by a standard 40 : 20 : 40 split/folding rear seat backrest, load capacity rising from 650 to a maximum 1,870 litres and an optional third row of two additional seats. The luxurious interior ambience is headlined by high-quality and beautifully finished materials and options such as rear comfort seats and the lighting package. The latter includes the innovative ambient lighting design feature, whose LED units illuminate the interior to particularly atmospheric effect in a choice of colours: blue, white or orange.
The new BMW X5 raises efficiency to another new level in the world of the luxurious Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). BMW is using the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) to present the logical next step towards landmark efficiency in the SAV segment. The BMW Concept X5 eDrive combines the brand of driving pleasure for which the xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system is renowned and a luxurious ambience within the variable-use interior with a plug-in hybrid drive concept. Its innovative BMW eDrive technology guarantees the hallmark sporting ability of a BMW, while at the same time opening the door to speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph), a maximum range of 30 kilometres (19 miles) on electric power alone and average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 3.8 litres per 100 kilometres (74.3 mpg imp).
The concept study’s BMW eDrive system consists of a four-cylinder combustion engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and an electric motor which is also the work of the BMW Group. The 70 kW/95 hp motor sources its energy from a high-voltage lithium-ion battery. It can be charged from any domestic power socket and has sufficient capacity to enable the car to travel up to 30 kilometres (19 miles) solely on electric power, generating zero local emissions in the process. The high-voltage battery developed for the BMW Concept X5 eDrive is mounted in a particularly crash-safe position underneath the load area, whose capacity remains virtually unchanged as a result. There is a choice of three driving modes, depending on requirements and situation – the intelligent hybrid drive option for an optimum balance between sportiness and efficiency; pure electric and therefore emission-free driving; or Save Battery mode to maintain the current battery charge.
The groundbreaking character of the BMW Concept X5 eDrive is highlighted by understated but precisely arranged design accents. For example, the kidney grille slats, air intake bars and the inlay in the rear bumper – all in the BMW i Blue colour developed for the BMW i brand – present an appealing contrast to the Silverflake metallic exterior paintwork. The BMW Concept X5 eDrive also comes with specially designed roof rails, a connector for the charging cable that lights up during charging, and 21-inch light-alloy wheels in an exclusive, aerodynamically optimised design.
