BMW X5

Overview:

The SUV's have taken the auto market by a storm, past few years we have seen an extensive transformation from cars to crossovers and this year also the SUV mania in envisioned to continue. The latest entry in this mad dash is the BMW X-line, which is dedicated towards powerful SUV section of vehicles. One prominent member of this series is the BMW X5, which is a mid-size luxury SUV. The car shares the history of being the BMW's first SUV featuring 4WD all-wheel drive and was available with either manual or automatic transmission. The car marks its debut in 1999 and is presently exploring the world in its third generation since 2013. The car is precisely designed and accustomed to serve as a dynamically capable SUV, which readily accepts every off road challenge. The exterior designing of the car is done artistically and to represent a soul authoritativeness. Owing to its stylish and sophisticated front look to its sporty and wide rear look the car doesn't miss to catch many fascinating glances with every road visit. The luxury car specialist, BMW has demonstrated its luxurious identity correctly with the ultra-comfortable and intuitive interior cabins of the car. The high quality Nappa leather trimmed seats, ergonomically designed infotainment and control panel and head-up display feature lets the passenger and the driver enjoy their feast of pleasure. The car is pumped-in power by its well-refined engine range. The car is available with 7 variants namely- BMW X5 xDrive35i and xDrive50i. The speed lovers can go for the most ferocious xDrive 50i variant powered by 4395cc 8-cylinder inline TwinPower Turbo petrol engine integrated with technologies like two parallel turbochargers with Valvetronic and double VANOS. This engine burns petrol efficiently to churn out a maximum power of 450hp between 5500 to 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 650Nm between 2000-4500 rpm. The brand also readily takes the responsibility of the occupants of the SUV with the fully-functional list of safety features consisting of stability assistance, traffic jam assistance, parking assistance and the braking assistance like the Anti-lock Braking system, Electronic Brake-force Distribution.

Mileage and Fuel economy:

The TwinPower Turbo petrol engines provided in the car is particularly worked upon its efficiency, which helps the car to display a fuel economy consuming 10.5 to 10.4 litres to run a stretch of 100km for the most furious BMW X5 xDrive50i variant.

Power:

An SUV just can't be sporty but needs to be powerful too. The car is powered by a well-refined engine range and the most ferocious BMW X5 xDrive50i variant pumped-in life by a 4395cc 8cylinder inline engine churns out a maximum power output of 450hp between 5500 to 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 650Nm between 2000-4500 rpm. One can also choose between the range of powerful yet efficient Diesel engines as well as an eco-friendly e-Drive engine.

Acceleration & Pickup:

The SUV allows you to satisfy each of your speed and sport desires by letting you drink the concentrated sip of sportiness poured in the car. The 4395cc 8-cylinder inline engine fitted in the BMW X5 xDrive50i variant in coordination with the 8-speed Steptronic transmission catapults the car to establish a speed of 100km/h from naught in an enthralling 5 seconds.

Exterior:

The car features a rugged-sophistication in its exterior design that blends functionality and elegance. The authoritative and dominating front look of the car is a product of the exclusive eye-catching adaptive LED headlights, the soul chromed kidney grille design, circular fog lamp designs and the wide and commanding front bumper design gives the car an authoritative front look. The stylish rear lamps and the wide and well tweaked rear bumper design correctly hints the DNA of sportiness injected in the car. The flowing side lines and the impressive 18 and 19-inch wheel designs makes the SUV instantly recognizable as a BMW X model.

Exterior Measurements:

The car unmistakably features a dominating and a robust yet sophisticated look due to its wide and long design, which is correctly evident by its dimensions, which reads 4886mm x 1938mm x 1762mm (L x W x H) and the off-road capabilities of the SUV are hinted by its high ground clearance of 208mm.

Interior:

As soon as you enter the interiors of the car an oasis of calmness surrounds you and makes your soul feel the pleasure of liveliness. The cockpit of the car redefines ergonomics with the features like the leather-wrapped steering wheel with manually adjustable steering column for height and reach, an ergonomically-configured control and instrument cluster and touchscreen compatible with optional Navigation system Professional system. The artistic sense displayed by the wooden trim running all over the door panels, inlays and the center console further makes the comfort in the cabins more desirable.

Interior Comfort:

The cabins of the car are particularly designed to feature a pure sportiness wrapped in an ultra perceptible sense of luxury and comfort. This comfort flows from the ultra-comfortable, well-cushioned leather covered seats, placed at an elevated position so as to give the passengers a great around view to the ambiance adding features like the Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound system, efficient and automatic air conditioning system and the soothing interior lighting. Contributing towards the entertainment of the rear passengers the car also features the rear seat entertainment with the two 9.2-inch tilt adjustable colour screens and DVD player.

Interior Measurements:

The luxury and comfort poured in the cabins is made more perceptible by the spacious and comfortable leg and shoulder room. The comfortable SUV also allows you to carry your luggage conveniently with you by gifting you a large cargo volume which can be extended to a maximum of 1870 litres.

Engine and Performance:

The elegant hunk personality of the crossover is made more confident by the dynamic potential gifted to it by the soul resting under its hood in the form of its perfectly engineered power plant. The most aggressive of the available power-mills is the 4395cc 8-cylinder inline TwinPower Turbo petrol engine integrated with with technologies like two parallel turbochargers with Valvetronic and double VANOS, fitted in the BMW X5 xDrive50i variant. This engine squeezes out power from each unit of oil to pour down a maximum power output of 450hp between 5500 to 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 650Nm between 2000-4500 rpm. Encased with this engine the car pushes you back in your seats to establish a speed of 100km/h from stand-still in just 5 sec.

Stereo and Accessories:

The 'luxury' tag of the car is made more sound by the purely perceptible and convenient list of stereo and accessories employed in the interiors. Talking about the audio system fitted in the car, the car encloses a superior quality Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System giving a 1200 watts music output and is compatible with 16 speakers and allows you to choose between 'Studio' and 'Expanded' modes. This is available with the Navigation System Professional which acts as a superb driver's assistance. The car is also fitted with all the other accessories like bluetooth function and USB slots. Along with this the car also has a rear entertainment system with two 9.2-inch colour screens and a DVD player and remote controller.

Wheels:

The shoes wearing which the car explores the roads are the various spectacular 18 and 19 inch light alloy wheel designs which are accustomed precisely to give a good off-road experience and covered with high performance tires which stands at 255/50 R19 for both front and rear wheels.

Braking and Handling:

The enraged dynamism featured by the car is kept well in controls with the handling and braking assistance employed in the car. The car features BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system, which readily adapts to any type of road conditions from smooth highways to most inhospitable terrains. With attributes like the Active steering system and the Active suspension system consisting of Dynamic Damper Control and air suspension at the rear axle, which gives an amazing road hugging experience. Coming over to the braking system, the car depends on four wheel solid disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) for the desirable precise retardation displayed by the car.

Safety and Security:

BMW X5 readily takes the responsibility of the safety of its occupants with the long array of safety features and handling assistance encased in the car. The car owing to these lets you dare every adventure with a sense of safety. These safety features include the assistance like the stability assistance, traffic jam assistance that lets your car being relaxed during traffic jam, parking assistance and the braking assistance like the Anti-lock Braking system, Electronic Brake-force Distribution. The car is equipped with 4-wheel discs brakes, which works efficiently and adds to the retardation and handling capabilities of the car.

Pros

1. Purely perceptible interior comfort
2. Robust and authoritative exterior design
3. Dynamic and incomparable off-road performance

Cons

1. Less competitive price
2. Demands high maintenance
3. Lacks 3rd row seating