BMW X 5 is the debut model of a full-fledged SUV company. On the European market, the start of sales began in 2000. The BMW X 5 is built on a completely new platform. The design of this car turned out to be extremely impressive and solid. There are no complaints about the interior of the BMW X5, because it belongs to the luxury class. Leather upholstery and numerous wood inlays immediately catch your eye. The car has a relatively high landing, providing excellent visibility.
The equipment of the first released model of the BMW X 5 car was surprising in its wealth. It included climate and cruise controls, a powerful audio system, airbags for the driver and passengers, rain sensors, xenon headlights and the like. In a word, all the newfangled, sophisticated accessories for cars of this class.
If we talk about power, the BMW X 5 was equipped with a 4.4-liter engine with a power of 286 hp. The car accelerated to 100 km / h in record time for such a heavy SUV - 7.5 seconds. The transmission was represented by a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Over the course of more than a decade of history, the BMW X 5 has repeatedly changed its characteristics, the body, engine and interior have been constantly updated.
One of the latest models in the series - the 2010 BMW X5 - combines all the best that has ever been created by Bavarian engineers. The most important innovations of the X5 2010 include the active steering “Activ Steering”, which gives high maneuverability and ease of control. In addition, for the first time, this class acquired the AdaptiveDrive system, which combined all the active suspension elements into one part.
An impressive portfolio of various support services is provided for the BMW X 5 SUV, providing maximum comfort and safety. In addition to the projection display, all kinds of additional systems (high / low beam auto-switch, parking distance control), car speed limit indicators and a marking tracking program are included for this model.
As before, this vehicle has the highest level of safety. The standard equipment of the model combines front and side airbags, 3-point automatic seat belts with a built-in tension regulator, as well as a special ISOFIX mount for installing seats for children in the cabin.
By the way, quite recently, many automotive media published gorgeous photos with the new Bavarian auto model - the all-new BMW New X5 crossover, the presentation of which should take place this year. According to verified information, the new BMW X5 2013 will become 100-150 kg lighter (unlike its predecessor), and the engine lineup will include turbo diesel 2.0 l (245 hp) and 3.0 l (302 hp), as well from gasoline “turboshesterok” 3.0 l and “biturbo eight” 4.4 l with 320 and 407 hp respectively. In addition, buyers will be able to appreciate the hybrid 340-horsepower modification and the X5 M model with a 580-horsepower twin-engine V8 engine. Also, a slightly modified interior, which should acquire a third row of seats and a panoramic tinted glass roof.