Overview of the car BMW X 5

BMW X 5 is the debut model of a full-fledged SUV company. In the European market, sales started in 2000. The BMW X 5 is built on a completely new platform. The design of this car turned out to be extremely impressive and solid. To the interior of the BMW X5 there are no complaints, because it belongs to the "luxury" class. In the eyes immediately rushes leather upholstery and numerous wooden inserts. The car is relatively high landing, providing an excellent view.

The complete set of the first released model of the car BMW X 5 surprised with its wealth. It included climate and cruise control, a powerful audio system, airbags for the driver and passengers, rain sensors, xenon headlights and the like. In short, all the newfangled, heaped up accessories for cars of this class.

Speaking of power, the BMW X 5 was equipped with a 4.4-liter engine with a capacity of 286 hp. Up to 100 km / h the car was accelerated in record time for such a heavy SUV - 7.5 seconds. The transmission was represented by a 5-speed manual gearbox.

For more than ten years of history, the car BMW X 5 has changed its characteristics more than once, the body, engine and interior have been constantly updated.

One of the latest models in the series - BMW X 5 of 2010 - combines all the best that has ever been created by Bavarian engineers. The most important innovations of the X5 2010 include the active steering "Activ Steering", which gives high maneuverability and ease of control. In addition, for the first time this class acquired the system "AdaptiveDrive", which combined in one part all the active elements of the suspension.

For the SUV BMW X 5 provides an impressive portfolio of various auxiliary services, providing maximum comfort and safety. In addition to the projection screen, all kinds of additional systems (auto-switching of long / low light, control of the distance in the parking lot), this model is accompanied by indicators of vehicle speed limits and a tracking program for marking.

As before, this vehicle has the highest level of safety. The standard equipment of the model combines front and side airbags, 3-point automatic seat belts with built-in tension force regulator, as well as a special ISOFIX attachment for child seats in the cabin.

By the way, most recently, many automotive media have published chic photos with a new model of the Bavarian car - a completely new crossover BMW New X5, the presentation of which should take place this year. According to the proven information, the new BMW X5 2013 will be lighter by 100-150 kg (in contrast to its predecessor), and the engine line will include turbodiesel 2.0 liters (245 hp) and 3.0 l (302 hp), as well as From petrol "turbo-chasers" 3.0 liters and "biturbovosmerok" 4.4 liters from 320 and 407 hp. respectively. In addition, customers will be able to evaluate the hybrid 340-horsepower modification and model X5 M with a 580-horsepower twin-engine V8. Also, the interior, which should acquire a third row of seats and a panoramic roof of tinted glass, will somewhat change.