The largest car company in the market is testing its latest development based on the X5 crossover in a harsh reality. The first car captured German spy photographers in the open spaces of their country. You can see these photos on the website of the online publication Motor1. Officially, the new model is planned to be presented to a wide audience immediately after the “big brother”, the standard BMW X5, and this is likely to happen before the end of this year.
What is the difference between this modification of the BMW H5M?
First, increased air intakes, updated bumpers and side mirrors. Secondly, a 4.4-liter V8 gasoline engine is installed. The dynamic characteristics of the car are kept in strict production secrets, but it is already known that the thrust of this car is 600 hp.
But that's not all. The car, according to preliminary calculations, will be 150 kilograms lighter than the previous modification. This was achieved through the use of the CLAR platform. And finally, the model was supplied with an updated multimedia system with the ability to control through gesture and voice commands. And also added the function of parking assistant and driving, allowing you to automatically search for a suitable place and the parking itself.
News about the standard version of the BMW X5
At the end of this year, the premiere of the standard version of the BMW X5 new generation will take place, with engines of four, six, and eight cylinders. The main competitor in the market which, according to forecasts will be the Mercedes GLE. But the flagship of the famous brand, this car will not. The role of the advanced machine in the series of new developments of the company is prepared for the crossover BMW X7 with a body F17. Today there is very little information about this new product: this SUV will be released in 2018, it will be larger than the X5, will receive three rows of seats, and it will be based on the same CLAR platform.
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