BMW X5 is a luxury crossover SUV. It features all-wheel drive, which is branded as the "X" drive system and is available with either manual or automatic transmission. BMW describes the X5 as a Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) to emphasize its on-road ability despite its size and design for on-road performance and handling. Short overhangs, a compact size and a car-based chassis combined that it gives the X5 its low stance and superb on-road performance. The first-generation BMW X5 only sat five people and the second-generation X5 looks very similar to its predecessor, but is larger than before. It now features an optional third-row seat and room for seven, along with more cargo capacity.
Design and development
BMW X5 comes in three variants that are X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 xDrive35d. The term "xDrive" refers to the standard all-wheel-drive system that enhances the X5's all-weather capability. The 35i features a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 that produces 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. The 50i gets a twin-turbo V8 good for 400 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque. Both "i" models get a standard eight-speed automatic transmission. The X5 xDrive35d features a fuel-efficient turbodiesel inline-6 that produces 265 hp and 425 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic is standard.
Moreover, X5 offers a fair amount of utility thanks to its all-wheel drive and optional third-row seat. In addition, about BMW X5 models, the present-generation BMW X5 is bigger, more luxurious and smoother riding than its predecessor. This X5 is available as the 3.0si (260-hp 3.0-liter inline-6) and the 4.8i (350-hp 4.8-liter V8). Both featured six-speed automatics. These models were renamed xDrive30i and xDrive48i for '09. The xDrive35d arrived for that year as well. BMW updated the iDrive interface for 2010. The current turbocharged gasoline engines did not arrive until 2011. Thus, the original, first-generation BMW X5 was initially offered with one engine only: a 4.4-liter V8 engine. A 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine debuted the following year. Though the six-cylinder offered superior fuel economy and adequate overall performance. The 4.4i reached 60 mph in fewer than 8 seconds. The development of BMW X5 can be seen as in 2002, the high-performance BMW X5 4.6is debuted, boasting a 4.6-liter V8 making 340 hp and 350 pound-feet of torque. The midlevel X5 4.4i saw an 8 horsepower increase to 290 for the year and BMW finally made a CD player standard in its luxury SUV. Later on, in 2004, a new front fascia received BMW's signature corona ringed headlamps, optional adaptive headlights and new foglamps. The year also marked the introduction of BMW's new all-wheel-drive system, xDrive. Compared to the previous setup, xDrive was far more capable, with its ability to transfer 100 percent of the engine's torque to one individual wheel. In 2004 was the replacement of the high-performance X5 4.6is with the 355-hp 4.8is model. BMW also installed the V8 engine from the '02 7 Series sedan in the midlevel X5 4.4i, which raised output by 35 horses to 325 hp.
Design and development
BMW X5 comes in three variants that are X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 xDrive35d. The term "xDrive" refers to the standard all-wheel-drive system that enhances the X5's all-weather capability. The 35i features a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 that produces 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. The 50i gets a twin-turbo V8 good for 400 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque. Both "i" models get a standard eight-speed automatic transmission. The X5 xDrive35d features a fuel-efficient turbodiesel inline-6 that produces 265 hp and 425 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic is standard.
Moreover, X5 offers a fair amount of utility thanks to its all-wheel drive and optional third-row seat. In addition, about BMW X5 models, the present-generation BMW X5 is bigger, more luxurious and smoother riding than its predecessor. This X5 is available as the 3.0si (260-hp 3.0-liter inline-6) and the 4.8i (350-hp 4.8-liter V8). Both featured six-speed automatics. These models were renamed xDrive30i and xDrive48i for '09. The xDrive35d arrived for that year as well. BMW updated the iDrive interface for 2010. The current turbocharged gasoline engines did not arrive until 2011. Thus, the original, first-generation BMW X5 was initially offered with one engine only: a 4.4-liter V8 engine. A 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine debuted the following year. Though the six-cylinder offered superior fuel economy and adequate overall performance. The 4.4i reached 60 mph in fewer than 8 seconds. The development of BMW X5 can be seen as in 2002, the high-performance BMW X5 4.6is debuted, boasting a 4.6-liter V8 making 340 hp and 350 pound-feet of torque. The midlevel X5 4.4i saw an 8 horsepower increase to 290 for the year and BMW finally made a CD player standard in its luxury SUV. Later on, in 2004, a new front fascia received BMW's signature corona ringed headlamps, optional adaptive headlights and new foglamps. The year also marked the introduction of BMW's new all-wheel-drive system, xDrive. Compared to the previous setup, xDrive was far more capable, with its ability to transfer 100 percent of the engine's torque to one individual wheel. In 2004 was the replacement of the high-performance X5 4.6is with the 355-hp 4.8is model. BMW also installed the V8 engine from the '02 7 Series sedan in the midlevel X5 4.4i, which raised output by 35 horses to 325 hp.
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