BMW X5 Reviews – When seen for quite a while, there appears almost no to set the 2011 BMW x5 apart from today’s model. Nonetheless, BMW claims more than 4,000 modified or renewed parts have found their way into this strong-selling suv. The greatest exterior change is the restyled front bumper assembly that sports repositioned foglights, reshaped front and rear bumpers with increased body paint rather than black trim, revised head lamps and tail lights by using LED detailing, and larger central and outer air intakes up front for enhanced cooling of the engine and brakes, and embellished styling to emphasise the width of the vehicle’s stance.
The new BMWx5 cars get the fresh exterior and interior colors combined with latest iDrive and different light alloy wheel designs complete the makeover. Additionally , there is a range of three new colours: Deep Sea Blue, Platinum Grey and Sparkling Bronze. Inside, buyers can select Oyster or Cinnamon Brown for the leather trim in addition to the familiar Sand Beige, and Black.
The interior of the 2011 x5 is among the best in this class of cars. The dashboard has a gentle curve and a design that creates the entire instrument array on the dashboard simple. The only problem area with this sports model is its idrive system, which is yet to find favor mostly drivers. Another area of issue is the 3rd row of seats in the x5. The occupants in the 3rd row lack adequate leg room.
The important modifications though are hidden under the bonnet since the 2011 X5 gets the latest generation of turbocharged diesel (xDrive35d) and gasoline engines (xDrive35i and xDrive50i) as well as BMW’s eight-speed automatic transmission as standard. All of engines now are available turbocharged, including the flagship xDrive50i, which packs a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8, the xDrive35i powered by the new N55 single-turbo 3.-liter straight six engine, and the xDrive35d with a twin-turbocharged 3.-liter diesel six.
The X5 xDrive50i develops 400 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 450 pound-feet of torque at 1,750-4,500 rpm and is capable of a 60 mph sprint time of just 5.3 seconds. The X5 xDrive35i makes do with ‘just’ 300 horsepower and is capable of reaching 60 mph from rest in a reasonable 6.4 seconds–the same pace as the outgoing V-8 powered X5 xDrive48i.
The X5 xDrive35d turbo-diesel continues to be available for the 2011 model year, and in spite of increased competition remains the fastest and most fuel efficient diesel-powered automobile in its segment. The vehicle’s 265 horsepower and 425 pound-feet of torque see it reach 60 mph from rest in 6.9 seconds while returning an EPA-estimated fuel saving of 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. Pricing for this model remains at $52,175 which includes destination and handling.
The 2011 x5 BMW is a mid size luxury SUV which is available in two trims. 0si, is power by a 6 cylinder engine whereas the second, the 4. 8i, is driven by a v8 engine. 8i are designed with 18-inch tires, adaptable xenon headlights, wipers that can sense rain, and also the idrive control system. Available as options on the x5 is a sports package in which is added an active suspension system, 19 inch tires and sports front seats. Inside technology package one will get a system which helps the driver park his x5, a camera in the rear. The 2011 x5 is 7. 4 inches longer and the base of its wheels is 4. 5 longer than its older counterparts.
The new BMW x5 2011 is definitely an attractive, and most chosen, mid size, high-class suv vehicle. It’s got many features like hi-tech gadgetry, remote operating one-touch power windows, dual-zone automatic climate control and am/fm/cd/mp3 12-speaker audio with auxiliary input.
The new 2011 x5 car is available in msrp $45,900 and msrp $54,500 trim levels, and competes with the Audi Q7, Cadillac SRX, Infiniti FX35 and FX45, Acura RDX, Mazda CX-9, Lincoln MKX, Lexus GX, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen Touareg, Land Rover LR2 and Volvo XC90. Leave your comment regarding this BMW x5 reviews.
