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The fourth generation BMW X5 is revealed today. It’s been 20 years since the first generation X5 and more than 2,000,000 vehicles were sold during this time. However, this time it’s a bit special.

The fourth generation BMW X5 arrived a couple of years earlier than expected. As the third generation X5 is only four years old, we have been expecting a facelift instead of a brand new vehicle. However, BMW decided to reveal a new model to honour the 20th year and the new modular platform.

This time, the BMW X5 features a proper off-road feature. Until now, BMW has never offered an off-road mode button or a differential lock. Actually, the torque-vectoring system mimicked the differential lock effect until now.

The fourth generation BMW X5 offers a new dimension and sees the rebirth of the X5. It features a rear-differential lock, an off-road driving mode and air suspension. You might be thinking that these are already available with the Range Rover. However, the Range Rover doesn’t offer the level of semi-autonomous driving which is available with the X5.

At the moment, the BMW X5 is capable of Level 2 autonomous driving. It can drive by itself but you still need to be in control.

The exterior looks better than that of the previous generation, and the interior is probably one of the most luxurious yet. The interior resembles the Bentley Bentayga a little, and you won’t believe you are inside an X5!

Overall, the new BMW X5 is a brand-new experience. With its new off road capabilities, BMW is bringing us back to where the SUV story started. If you are planning to have a new SUV, this is the one you should have.
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New BMW X5 photos and details are revealed, finally. New X5 does not look something different than the preceding model. The main reason is, BMW X5 sales figures are very robust and they don’t want to scare the potential customers with a new radical design. Despite the resemblances to preceding X5, the new X5 offers state-of-art aerodynamic design; Air Curtain, Air Breathers and Aero Blades. These are the part of the exterior design of the new X5 and enable to reduce aerodynamic drag. By this way, new X5 offers better fuel performance and complies with EU6 emission standards.

And for the first time, BMW offers the X5 with rear-wheel drive option by sDrive25d model.

The engine ranges of the new BMW X5 are;
(November, 2013)
xDrive50i V8 4.4-lt // 450 HP // 650 Nm // 0-100 km/h 5 seconds // 250 km/h top speed
xDrive30d 3-lt // 258 HP // 560 Nm // 0-100 km/h 6.9 seconds // 230 km/h top speed
M50d 3-lt // 381 HP // 740 Nm // 0-100 km/h 5.3 seconds // 250 km/h top speed

(December, 2013)
xDrive40d 313 HP | xDrive35i 306 HP | xDrive25d 218 HP | sDrive25d 218 HP

All models are offered with a 8-speed automatic gearbox with launch control function.

xDrive25d model will be based on 2-lt diesel engine and it will boost the sales of X5 in emerging markets where the taxation is biased on larger engine displacements. Thus, BMW will increase its market share very quickly!

Now you can have individual 2 seats at the rear with X5 and you have the all comfort, memory function, heating and cooling. Suspension system is revised as well, Comfort Active offer air suspension at the rear axle for better comfort. Or you can order the Professional Adaptive Suspension and experience the air suspension comfort with agile handling defined by active roll bar stabilisation.

The technological features of the new BMW X5 are; BMW Head-Up Display with full spectrum of colours and new display content; BMW Night Vision with human and animal detection and Dynamic Light Spot, Lane Change Warning, Speed Limit Info, new BMW Parking Assistant with longitudinal and lateral guidance, Surround View with 360-degree display, Driving Assistant including Lane Departure Warning, plus Collision Warning and Pedestrian Warning with braking function; Driving Assistant Plus additionally with Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function including braking to a standstill, Traffic Jam Assistant with active speed and steering angle control without driver input; extensive range of mobility and internet-based services such as Concierge Services, Remote Services, Intelligent Emergency Call, Real Time Traffic Information, internet access, in-car use of Facebook and Twitter, dictation function with full speech recognition for emails, SMS and memos, online entertainment.

The interesting new feature is the Proactive Drive Assistant, which checks the upcoming road conditions such as hill or cornet and advise driver to break or reduce throttle for better fuel consumption. This feature is also available with Rolls Royce.

Lastly, new BMW X5 is the lightest SUV on the market and 90kg lighter than the preceding X5.

My personal opinion, new X5 offers a very elegant design and looks way better than the new Range Rover. Nothing is exaggerated and very refine. Technological features are head to head with Mercedes M-Class and 10.25-inch screen is larger than M-Class screen! Engine options are hugging new markets and reduce the cost of owning a luxury SUV. Overall, if you are not going for serious off road, new BMW X5 is the best SUV on the market.

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