The Bavarian car company is not for its pretty eyes is so wildly popular, although the headlights of each new model continue to please with its languid, with a hint of possible aggression, look. The long history of BMW, a lot of falls, and most importantly, subsequent ups, has earned well-deserved love and reverence, and the brand continues to attract more and more fans with its models.
BMW X5 first generation
BMW's first sports crossover was released in 1999. Trying to get around all the Range Rover indicators, Bavarian experts stuffed the X5 with electronics to their ears. But let's take a look at the shelves of the BMW X5.
Specifications
The first car was introduced to the market in three models: the six-cylinder in-line version was on both the gasoline and diesel engines, and the eight-cylinder V-shaped engine made of aluminum. It is the last version of the motor that looks the most interesting, so let's consider the technical characteristics originally the most powerful engine.
So, the material from which the motor is made speaks for itself: it will stand in a sports model. Although the technical characteristics of BMW X5 cars imply the sportiness of every car produced with that name. But still this engine accelerates to hundreds in 7 seconds thanks to a power of 286 horsepower and its relatively low weight. And the new gas distribution system makes the engine give out a maximum at any speed. Add a self-adjusting cooling system, continuous injection and a volume of three liters - and, together with a manual gearbox for five gears, we get a real beast. However, despite the all-wheel drive and ground clearance of 203 mm, this is not an SUV. But even this, buyers have forgiven such a giant as the BMW X5 car.
A good addition to the technical stuffing of the new crossover has become an independent suspension. The distribution of torque is electronic, which means that if one wheel starts to slip, the system delays it, and distributes the load between the remaining wheels.
Rigid springs remain inflexible even at maximum load, so the clearance height is almost always the same.
But special attention should be paid to the brakes of a "sports SUV." First of all, these are enlarged brake discs, which already do their job stably, but the braking system also has a mechanism for working in an extreme situation - the braking force increases when the brake pedal is sharply squeezed to the end.
BMW X5 complements the technical characteristics of many electronic "lotions", which greatly facilitated the life of the driver while driving.
Exterior
Fans of the X5 affectionately call it a “tank,” or “cabinet.” This is justified by its some external bulkiness. I don’t even really believe that such a large crossover was called a sports crossover. But the fact remains. A car with a length of almost 5 meters, a width of almost 2 meters and a height of 170 centimeters drives very briskly on roads with different quality of coverage (here you are not an SUV).
Rather smooth lines of the hood come down to an aggressive “face”: branded nostrils are adjacent to the very attentive “look” of the lensed headlights. At the same time, the profile of the car looks smooth and rounded, and the full face - sharp and clear. At first glance, this car warns that it is full of contradictions, and only the one who is behind the wheel knows its real essence.
Interior
By the way, about those who are driving: the driver's seat is very convenient. Although any place in this car is not just convenient, but as comfortable as possible.
Ergonomic seats will not allow the driver to "fall apart" while driving, which will contribute to its concentration. There is a lot of space in the cabin, so passengers will not be cramped. In the basic configuration, of course, one cannot meet the skin, but a certain lack of tactile pleasure is replaced by the joy of complete control over the movement. The wood inserts in the cabin, which have already become the hallmark of BMW, dilute the plain interior and give rest to the eyes. The convenient location of the automation control buttons allows you to get used to their location from the second trip. Also, starting from the basic configuration, the Bavarians took care of safety: side and front airbags are in all models, ABS is also present by default.
But, like all good things, the creators of BMW decided X5 specifications do even better. And they succeeded completely.
BMW X5 second and subsequent generations
In 2003, the first updated version was released; in 2013, fans were pleased with the third generation of BMW crossovers.
Specifications
There are new, more powerful engines. Now the maximum speed of the car was 240 km / h, acceleration to hundreds took a little less than 7 seconds, and all this thanks to 320 horsepower hidden under the hood of the second generation X5. In the third generation, the characteristics of the BMW X5 have further improved: it is already 407 horses, although the maximum speed has remained the same - 240 km / h.
Acceleration to a hundred kilometers in 5, 5 seconds was a real achievement, now on a crossover with an index of X5 it was not a shame to start from a traffic light. Although the luxury class suggests that the car will be owned by a respectable businessman who will not prove anything to anyone. But it is worth remembering that the technical specifications available for BMW X5 will allow him to do this.
Exterior
The appearance did not undergo significant changes over time. It is worth noting that the second release of this model was wider and longer due to the greater puffiness of the body, and the third generation was distinguished by the softest features and a slender silhouette. Although still the car became even longer, and ground clearance, on the contrary, decreased.
Interior
There are no global changes inside either. Everything is still spacious and just as comfortable in each of the new BMW models. From generation to generation, upholstery materials have only improved, and the colors of the panel and center console have diversified. Buttons moved a little, now managing a bunch of electronics has become even easier. There are funny options for lighting - for every taste.
So, we can conclude: the sporty character of BMW cannot be killed by the desire to create an SUV, despite the characteristics of the BMW X5 selected for this . Now, thanks to the Bavarian masters, we have the most unusual crossover, which has become an example for many other manufacturers. But BMW, as always, remains the first and best.