Middle East eagerly awaits the arrival of new BMW X5
 

Deliveries of the new BMW X5 to the region are expected in March 2007, which is music to the ears of customers keen to experience for themselves its superior agility and enhanced variability. BMW not only invented the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) sector, it continues to lead the segment through innovation and raises the bar yet again with the launch of the new BMW X5.

???Offering enhanced dynamics and an even higher standard of all-round supremacy, the new BMW X5 is continuing the victorious success of its predecessor,??? said Guenther Seemann, Managing Director for BMW Group Middle East.

???The original BMW X5 created a brand-new segment and set the trend for spacious, luxurious, rough terrain vehicles. We have already recorded high regional demand for the new BMW X5, which takes the agility, function and exclusivity of the vehicle to a whole new level.???

Where others follow, the BMW X5 leads the pack with its superior driving dynamics. With powerful eight and six-cylinder engines, the BMW xDrive permanent all-wheel drive once is again enhanced to an even higher standard, and a brand-new suspension optimised, from the ground up, giving the new model supreme agility.

The new V8 power unit develops maximum output of 261 kW/355 hp, and the new six-cylinder inline engine with its magnesium/ aluminium composite crankcase offers 200 kW/272 hp.

More space, more features and an outstanding variety of high-tech driving functions ensure the new BMW X5 stands in a class of its own. The large and highly versatile interior offers maximum function and space for up to seven occupants. At the same time, thanks to innovative features and equipment, the interior retains the exclusivity of the same calibre and standard as a luxury performance saloon.

The new BMW X5 is the first SAV in the world available with Active Steering, AdaptiveDrive (anti-roll stabilisation and adaptive dampers) as well as a Head-up Display and is the first BMW vehicle to come with runflat safety tyres as standard.

Even greater precision is available due to the intelligent BMW XDrive all-wheel drive technology, integrated chassis management with optimised control quality and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), which reflects the supreme dynamic driving potential of the new BMW X5.

Power, elegance, and presence ??“ these are the features characterising the look and appearance of the new BMW X5. Compared with its predecessor, the new five-door model is 18.7 centimetres or 7.36???? longer and 6.1 centimetres or 2.40???? wider. But thanks to the design of its body, the new dimensions maintain the stylish and superior look of the BMW X5 in every respect.

Its predecessor hit the headlines right from the start, and its??™ success as a leader and innovator in the SAV segment are reflected by the worldwide sales figures of more than 580,000 units sold since inception. With advancements in driving dynamics, design and engineering, the new BMW X5 is set to take the world by storm.

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