BMW X5 got "soul" and a face renewed. VIDEO 08.02.2010 10:19:32 Viewings: 406
BMW has released the first official details about the facelifted 2011 X5. It means that Bavarian company will soon present reliable information and a full photo gallery of the novelty. It is a question of several days or hours. However, some editions assert that they are already known.
Journalists of German edition Autobild also swear that under the hood, the 3.0-liter inline-six is replaced by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six (dubbed the N55) that produces 225 kW (306 PS / 302 hp) and 400 Nm of torque. It enables the crossover to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, before topping out at 235 km/h (146 mph). In terms of efficiency, the N55 allows the X5 to have an average fuel consumption of 10.1 liters/100 kilometers (23 mpg US) and a C02 emissions rating of 236 g/km.
The X5 xDrive50i boasts a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 (instead of a naturally-aspirated 4.8-liter V8), which churns out 300 kW (408 PS / 402 hp) and 400 Nm of torque. Thanks to this powerful engine, the X5 accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). It consumes an average of 12.5 liters/100 kilometers (19 mpg US) and emits 292 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
The X5 features new bumpers, additional body-color accents, revised wheels, new headlights, relocated fog lights, and redesigned taillights. Inside, the only change appears to be the addition of a new iDrive system with a 6.5-inch display (an 8.8-inch display will be optional). Despite the lack of updates, BMW added some new optional equipment. Goodies include active-ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a panorama glass roof, four-zone automatic climate, and a DVD entertainment system. On the tech side, the X5 can be outfitted with a head-up display, adaptive cornering headlights, high-beam assistant, park distance control, a reversing camera, active cruise control (with a stop & go), a lane departure warning system, and a speed limit information display.
All engines will be backed up by an eight-speed automatic transmission for "outstanding shifting dynamics, optimized effectiveness and the highest degree of comfort."
