BMW’s latest version of the X5 is soon to be making its mark on the SUV market after being revealed earlier this year.
Seen as one of the best premium SUVs for some time now, the X5 has been advanced even further in this new model.
But what are the major differences between the old and new X5 models?
Design
BMW has given the 2019 X5 a more refined design than the 2013 version while also including the latest design ethos from the German brand – such as larger kidney grille and air intakes. The new model also has sharper lines across the body, such as on the bonnet and along the side, while the top of the boot also incorporates a small lip spoiler. Inside, the design is much improved as well, with BMW simplifying the cabin overall so it is easier to navigate while driving. It has been decluttered too, so now there are just two screens and a small air conditioning control panel, which compared to its predecessor is far improved.
Performance
Despite using the same sized engines as before, BMW has managed to extract more power for improved performance. For the 30d six-cylinder diesel output has been upped by 7bhp to 262bhp, while the output of the M50d has increased by 19bhp to 395bhp. The newly introduced 40i option is a six-cylinder petrol that develops 335bhp, and all the engines available to the X5 come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and xDrive all-wheel drive. The new iPerformance model is also a major step up, as the xDrive45e offers double the all-electric range of the xDrive40e and 80bhp more from the combined usage of the petrol and electric motors.
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Despite having the same moniker and ethos, the new and old X5 are poles apart in terms of the amount of tech on offer. The infotainment and instrument displays use the 7.0 iDrive operating system, which includes the voice-activated ‘Hey, BMW’ personal assistant, as well as the latest in driver assistance systems – with emergency stop assistant making its appearance on the X5 for the first time. Adaptive cruise control, lane change and departure warnings, side collision protection, crossing traffic alert and wrong way warning also feature – helping the 2019 X5 be one of the most advanced BMWs yet.
The 2019 X5 starts from £57,495 and deliveries will begin before the end of 2018.