These extensive modifications represent all the ingredients required to strengthen the position of the BMW X5 as the global market leader in its segment and underpin the leading status of the BMW X6 ahead of competitors from other premium German manufacturers. Both models are built at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg. The competence centre for BMW X models in the US state of South Carolina also hosts production of the BMW X3, the BMW X4, the super-luxurious BMW X7 and the BMW XM - the first electrified high-performance model from BMW M GmbH. Added to which, since 2022 a market-specific variant of the BMW X5 has been rolling off the assembly line at the Dadong plant in China operated by the BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. joint venture based in Shenyang. Alongside the USA and Canada, the most important sales regions for the new BMW X5 and new BMW X6 include China and other Asian markets, Germany, the Middle East and Australia. Their worldwide market launch will get underway in April 2023.
The raised seating position in the new BMW X5 and new BMW X6 ensures both cars offer authoritative driving pleasure and an outstanding view over the road. Climb into the rear compartment of the two models and their very distinct characters come to the fore. The new BMW X5 combines outstanding travelling comfort over long distances with a high level of versatility. The BMW X5 xDrive40i and BMW X5 xDrive30d can be specified with a third row of seats as an option. The capacity of the load compartment can be expanded from 650 litres to a maximum 1,870 litres (BMW X5 xDrive50e: 500 - 1,720 litres). A two-section split tailgate enables easy loading of items into the boot. Rear-seat passengers also enjoy excellent long-distance comfort in the new BMW X6. With all five seats occupied, the boot still offers 580 litres of load capacity behind the high-opening tailgate. The Sports Activity Coupé also has a 40 : 20 : 40 split/folding rear-seat backrest, which allows the load compartment to be expanded to 1,530 litres.
The newly designed instrument panel serves as the perfect stage for the BMW Curved Display. Its horizontal structure emphasises the width of the cabin, while the surfacing in leather-like Sensafin (now standard), with its aesthetic and haptic qualities, draws further attention to the optimised premium character of the interior. The central air vents in the new BMW X5 and new BMW X6 are extremely slim and integrated into the instrument panel almost out of sight. Adding an extra touch of elegance and quality is the broad, smoothly curving trim element in standard fine wood or Fineline Black metal effect for the new BMW X5 M60i xDrive and BMW X6 M60i xDrive models.
Electrification in the form of 48V mild hybrid technology serves to enhance the effortless power delivery in all other variants of the new BMW X5 and BMW X6 too, while also increasing their efficiency. All combustion engines in the range are now combined with a new eightspeed Steptronic Sport transmission housing an electric motor in its compact housing. This generates an output boost of up to 9 kW/12 hp and 200 Nm (147 lb-ft) of torque, helping the engine to deliver a smooth, dynamic drive along with high efficiency. What is more, the mild hybrid system can additionally be used for driving purely on electric power at very low speeds in the BMW X5 xDrive40i and BMW X6 xDrive40i models. The electric motor has the additional effect of enabling smoother operation of both the Automatic Start/Stop function and the coasting function that comes into play when the Driving Experience Control mode ECO PRO is selected.
The range-topping BMW X5 M60i xDrive and BMW X6 M60i xDrive models are both powered by a newly developed V8 petrol engine. The 4.4-litre power unit can trace its genes back to engines used in renowned BMW M and racing machines and utilises the thermodynamic benefits of a cross-bank exhaust manifold, bank-symmetrical turbochargers and external engine oil cooling. In addition, a reinforced crankshaft drive, further developed turbocharging with a blow-off valve, a new oil pump and a weight-minimised oil sump all play their part in increasing the engine's efficiency. The engine teams up with the 48V mild hybrid technology to also produce noticeably superior response and power delivery under acceleration.
Detail upgrades to the six-cylinder in-line diesel engine in the new BMW X5 xDrive30d and BMW X6 xDrive30d have also yielded improvements to its fuel economy and emissions. Steel pistons instead of aluminium items enable higher combustion pressures, while the effectiveness of the oil separation process has also been enhanced. The new common-rail direct injection system now works with solenoid valve injectors, which deliver up to 12 injections per power stroke with maximum pressure of 2,500 bar. These innovations combine with the 48V mild hybrid technology to produce even sharper power delivery. The drive system develops a maximum 219 kW/298 hp and peak torque of 670 Nm (494 lb-ft), which translates into a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 6.1 seconds for both the new BMW X5 xDrive30d and new BMW X6 xDrive30d.
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