BMW has released the official images and information about the new X5 model range. The previous model, launched in 1999, was sold in more than 800,000 units worldwide. The new BMW X5 replaces a very successful model: the previous X5 was sold in approximately 580,000 units worldwide since its launch in 1999, with over 240,000 units sold in the U.S. alone.
The technical features include eight and six-cylinder engines, new suspensions, enhanced BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive technology, as well as a weight-optimized bodyshell with increased torsional stiffness. Electronic controls include Active Steering and AdaptiveDrive (a combination of Active Roll Stabilization and Electronic Damping Control). The new X5 will be available in the U.S. with either a 4.8-liter V8 capable of 350 horsepower or a 3.0-liter inline-six with 260 horsepower.
