After months of blurred photos and teaser images, BMW has officially revealed the new 2014 X5 and its here to set new standards for luxury, versatility and driving dynamics.

New 2014 BMW X5brings more power to the mix

The new 2014 BMW X5 will be offered with three engine variants. The X5 xDrive50i features a twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 engine that develops 330KW and 650Nm of torque, allowing the model to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 5.0 seconds before reaching a top speed of 250km/h.

The BMWX5 xDrive30d is equipped with a 3.0-litre TwinPower Turbo six cylinder diesel engine that produces 190kW and 560Nm of torque. This allows the model to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 6.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 230km/h.

For a balance between performance and fuel economy, the X5 M50d features a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder diesel engine which produces 280kW and 740Nm of torque enabling the model to run from 0-100km/h in 5.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 250km/h. All three power units are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Exterior and Interior Design Features

The overall redesign of the BMW X5 is emphasized with Air Curtains, Air Breathers and Aero Blades for the rear window. The hallmark four round headlights are trimmed with LED accent rings, while the sweeping chrome inserts and prominent three dimensional design of the lights underline the car’s sophisticated character.

The twin circular headlights now extend to the signature grilles and further individualization is offered through the Design Pure Experience, Design Pure Excellence and M Sport packages.

The interior continues to adopt high quality materials, cutting-edge functionality and an improved design. Key features include the trim strip and accent strip that extend into the front door panels and are picked up again in the rear door panels, LED ambient lighting, a freestanding iDrive display, gloss accents and Oxide Silver, Aluminium Hexagon or Popular Grain wood trim.

The seating position has been raised which has resulted in increased interior space. The low-set instrument panel has horizontal lines that extend into the door trim and the boot can hold up to 1870-litres of luggage.

Optional extras include comfort/sport seats, a reclining second row and heated/ventilated front seats. The model can also be equipped with four-zone automatic climate control, a third row seat, a Harman Kardon or Bang & Olufsen audio system as well as a new rear seat entertainment system with two “tablet-style” displays.

Additional available features include a sports leather steering wheel, heated steering wheel, four-zone automatic climate control, doors with Automatic Soft Close function, Comfort Access and aluminium running boards.

To further enhance the handling capabilities of the X5, you can choose between Comfort, Dynamic, and Professional adaptive suspension packages as well as the Adaptive M suspension.

New BMW X5 Gallery

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