The New BMW X5
Published: 22nd November 2003
BMW X5
As for the 4.8is - all will be revealed in due course but expect it to raise the roof.
Prices
On sale in December 2003, the new BMW X5 is priced at £34,675 on-the-road for the 3.0i SE, £35,060 for the 3.0d SE and £46,835 for the 4.4i SE.
Sport models include sports suspension, electric sports seats, sports multi-function steering wheel, anthracite headlining, Graphite line interior trim and exclusive 19" alloy wheels. Prices are £36,625 for the 3.0i Sport, £37,010 for the 3.0d Sport and £47,525 for the X5 4.4i Sport. On the current X5, Sport models account for nearly 90 per cent of sales, and demand is expected to be equally high on the new car.
The forthcoming 4.8is will enter the market in Spring 2004 priced at approximately £57,000.
xDrive
There are two fundamental principles that underline the strengths of all-new xDrive, both on and off-road:
- Uses comprehensive vehicle data from DSC sensors to monitor road conditions and predict traction loss, enabling xDrive to act rather than react
- Improves stability, performance and safety by constantly and instantly channelling appropriate drive forces from axle-to-axle.
The benefits of this 'intelligent' four-wheel drive system? On the road, traction and agility are improved whilst over and under steer are countered during cornering; off the road, traction is significantly improved as xDrive channels drive forces to the axle with most grip rather than cutting engine power or braking troubled wheels.
BMW X5
Our BMW X5 Guide lists the full specification of the current UK X5 range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £40,605 - £54,620
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Models in the range: 8
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 21st Sep 2008
