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Redesigned BMW X5 Gets Interior Makeover
BMW AG's redesigned X5 SUV/crossover vehicle is slightly larger than its predecessor and features an all-new interior and a host of advanced technologies.
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BMW AG's redesigned X5 SUV/crossover vehicle is slightly larger than its predecessor and features an all-new interior and a host of advanced technologies.
The new model’s exterior styling has been toned down with fewer creases and lines. It also sports a 30% larger panoramic glass roof.
Interior updates include a new steering wheel, shifter, control knobs and infotainment displays. The latter features two 12.3-inch screens: a high-resolution digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and a customizable center touchscreen that integrates haptic feedback, voice control and gesture recognition.
Two engines will be offered at launch in the U.S. The base 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder makes 335 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque. A twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 kicks out 456 hp and 479 lb-ft. Both engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
Adaptive dampers will be standard on the midsize crossover. The system lowers ride height by about one inch at high vehicle speeds and can raise the X5 by nearly two inches during off-road driving.
An optional off-road package has been added for 2019. The system teams skid plates and air suspension with an electronically controlled rear differential lock.
Standard safety features include pre-collision warning and braking, pedestrian detection and alerts for blind-spot and rear cross-traffic. Among the available options are lane-keeping assist and semi-autonomous highway driving capability.
A new emergency stop assistant feature can automatically steer the vehicle and stop it at the side of the road if sensors detect the driver has become incapacitated. The system also can turn on the hazard warning lights and call BMW concierge representatives for help.RELATED CONTENT
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