BMW Australia has significantly expanded its range of topline X5 and X7 SAV (Sports Activity Vehicles).
The new xDrive25d uses a four-cylinder TwinPower turbo-diesel that develops 170kW of power and 450Nm of torque. This is driven through an eight-speed Sport Steptronic transmission.
The xDrive45e is the first hybrid variant available for the new generation BMW X5. It has a six-cylinder petrol engine, which replaces the four-cylinder power unit of the previous generation X5 xDrive40e. It combines this with a powerful electric motor for an impressive combined total output of 290kW. The xDrive45e accelerate from 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds.
More importantly than getting to 100km/h quickly is that the hybrid battery has received significant improvements in fuel efficiency and driving range.
The new BMW X5 M50i flagship delivers up to 390kW of power and 750Nm. The result is a standard sprint to 100 time of 4.3 seconds.
BMW’s new X7 is also now available with the Twin Turbo V8 and can get to 100km/h in a staggering 4.7 seconds.
BMW’s New X5 xDrive25d:
20-inch light alloy wheels (Star-spoke style) with Runflat tyres
Leatherette upholstery
Comfort Access system
Travel & Comfort system
Fine-wood ‘Fineline Stripe’ brown high-gloss interior trim
Ambient light
Driving Assistant Professional
Parking Assistant Plus, incl. Surround View Camera
Connected Package Professional
Live Cockpit Professional incl. natural voice control, iDrive controller, touch operation on the Control Display and smartphone connectivity
Head-Up Display, HiFi Loudspeaker system & Wireless Smartphone Charging
Adaptive Led Headlights
Seat Heating, front
Satinated Aluminium Roof Rails
BMW X5 xDrive45e changes from previous model:
M Sport Package
Adaptive two-axle air suspension
20-inch M light alloy wheels (Star-spoke style in Bicolour Orbit Grey) with Runflat tyres
Leather ‘Vernasca’ Upholstery
Panorama Sunroof
Comfort Access system & Travel & Comfort system
Aluminium Tetragon interior trim finish
Ambient light
Driving Assistant Professional
Parking Assistant Plus, incl. Surround View camera
Connected Package Professional
Live Cockpit Professional incl. natural voice control, iDrive controller, touch operation on the Control Display and smartphone connectivity
Head-Up Display
HiFi Loudspeaker system
Wireless Smartphone Charging
Adaptive LED Headlights
BMW X5 M50i
M Performance V8 engine with two BMW TwinPower Turbos
22-inch M light alloy wheels (V-spoke style in M Bicolour)
M Performance Exhaust
M Sport Differential
M Exterior Design with elements in Cerium Grey
M Sport Brakes
Metallic Paint
Adaptive M Suspension Professional
Integral Active Steering
BMW LaserLight
Leather ‘Vernasca’ Upholstery
BMW Individual instrument panel finished in leather
Soft Close function for doors
Lumbar Support
Automatic Air Conditioning with four-zone Climate Control
Panorama Glass Sunroof
Comfort Access system
Travel & Comfort system
Aluminium Tetragon interior trim finish
Ambient light
Driving Assistant Professional
Parking Assistant Plus, incl. Surround View Camera
Connected Package Professional
Live Cockpit Professional incl. natural voice control, iDrive controller, touch operation on the Control Display and smartphone connectivity
Head-Up Display
harman / kardon surround sound audio system, 16 speakers
Wireless Smartphone Charging
Seat Heating, front
BMW X7 M50i:
M Performance 8-cylinder V8 engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo
22-inch M light alloy wheels (V-spoke style in M Bicolour Cerium Grey)
M Performance Exhaust
M Sport Differential
Adaptive two-Axle Air Suspension
Executive Drive Pro
Integral Active Steering
Metallic Paint
Integral Active Steering
BMW LaserLight
Leather ‘Merino’ Upholstery
BMW Individual instrument panel finished in leather
Soft Close function for doors
Heated Cup Holders
Lumbar Support
Automatic Air Conditioning with five-zone Climate Control
Panorama Glass Sunroof
Comfort Access system
Travel & Comfort system
BMW Individual fine-wood trim Ash Grain Silver Grey high-gloss interior trim finish
Ambient light
Driving Assistant Professional
Parking Assistant Plus, incl. Surround View Camera
Connected Package Professional
Live Cockpit Professional incl. natural voice control, iDrive controller, touch operation on the Control Display and smartphone connectivity
Head-Up Display, harman / kardon & Wireless Smartphone Charging
harman / kardon surround sound audio system, 16 speakers
We will borrow some, or all, of these vehicles for reviews and bring our opinions to you shortly afterwards.
MODEL RANGE
X5 3.0 xDrive 30d: $117,900
X5 3.0 xDrive M50d: $151,900
X5 3.0 xDrive 40i: $120,900
X7 3.0 xDrive 30d: $124,900
X7 M50d: $171,900
Note: These prices do not include dealer or government charges. Contact your local BMW dealer for drive-away prices.