May 31, 2014: BMW which had its X5 series in India for years has launched a newer version of it for Rs.70.9 lakhs (ex-showroom price Pune) and will take on likes of Mercedes ML-Class. The new X5 which has got a fresh styling on the outside and have been given a extensive face lift will join the other range of BMW’s in this range i.e. X1, X3 and X6. BMW X5 will be coming with only one diesel engine option and will have an automatic gearbox.
The other features of new BMW X5 include:
- Latest generation iDrive system. This can be used to access the various car’s
- 4-zone climate control system and
- Front seats and steering with electric adjust
Apart from the advanced safety features BMW X5 also has got a luxurious feel inside the vehicle. The luxurious feeling has been given inside by giving it ambient lighting and luxurious blend of wood, metal and leather. The other specifications of the new X5 are:
- 3 litre inline six cylinder diesel engine
- 8 speed automatic gearbox
- Max Power of 258PS
- 569Nm Torque
- 0-100 kmph in 6.9 seconds
- Top Speed of 250 kmph
- Three driving modes- Comfort, Sport & Sport + and
- Fuel Efficiency of 15.3 kmpl
