BMW X5 pricing and details
All-new premium SUV gets more gear but a higher entry price.
BMW will launch the new X5 with a base price tag verging on $100,000 when the new model arrives in November.
The all-new X5 SUV will initially only be available in three trim levels - the X5 xDrive30d at $99,900 plus costs; the X5 xDrive50i at $133,900 plus costs; and the X5 M50d at $147,900 plus costs.
That makes for a $7000 price hike for the entry-level model, up from $92,245 of the current version - though BMW says it has added plenty of equipment to offset the additional cost.
The price increase does, however, give BMW room to add a 2.0-litre turbo diesel four-cylinder rear-wheel-drive model as its entry-level variant. That car would be better positioned to take on the Mercedes-Benz ML250, which kicks off at $82,900.
“All variants available to our market are under consideration,” says BMW Australia product communications manager Scott Croaker.
“It’s a vehicle that’s untested in this market, a rear-wheel-drive SUV of this type. So that’s something we’ll need to take into consideration.”
The new X5 range in detail:
BMW X5 xDrive30d - $99,900 plus on-road costs
Powered by a 3.0-litre turbo diesel engine that produces 190kW and 560Nm - up 10kW/20Nm over the previous model. It can jump from 0-100km/h in 6.9 seconds, or 0.7s quicker than before. Fuel use is rated at 6.2L/100km, or 1.2L less than the current model. All-wheel-drive with an eight-speed automatic as standard.
Equipment includes 19-inch alloys, bi-xenon headlights, LED fog lights, auto high-beam, anti-dazzle mirrors, head-up display, electric front seat adjustment, sat-nav, internet functionality, reversing camera with surround view system, lane departure warning, forward collision and pedestrian warning with auto-braking. Six airbags (dual front, front-side and full-length curtain) are standard for all X5s.
BMW X5 xDrive50i - $133,900 plus on-road costs
Powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine that produces 330kW and 650Nm - up 30kW and 50Nm over the current model. The 0-100km/h sprint is completed in just 5.0 seconds. Fuel use is down 2L/100km to 10.5L/100km. All-wheel-drive with an eight-speed sports automatic with paddle-shifters as standard.
Equipment over the 30d includes 20-inch alloys, standard metallic paint, adaptive suspension, LED headlights, active cruise control with stop and go, heated front seats, auto tailgate, digital radio connectivity and a Harman Kardon stereo.
BMW X5 M50d - $147,900 plus on-road costs
Powered by a 3.0-litre six-cylinder triple-turbo engine producing 280kW and 740Nm. Its 0-100km/h time is down to 5.3 seconds (-0.1s) and fuel use is down 0.8L to 6.7L/100km. All-wheel-drive with an eight-speed sports automatic with paddle-shifters as standard.
Equipment over the 50i includes a new ‘dynamic’ adaptive suspension system for better handling and ride comfort.