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2011 BMW X5
After the 3-Series Coupe and Convertible models, it\'s time for BMW give its X5 SUV a mid-life facelift. The new X5 that will make its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show in April, and go on sale shortly thereafter, features a new engine lineup consisting only of turbocharged powerplants and some barely noticeable exterior changes.
Beginning with the exterior, the 2011MY X5 gets reshaped front and rear bumpers with more body paint than black trim, revised head lamps and tail lights, and larger central and outer air intakes up front.
The new exterior and interior colors along with the latest iDrive and different light alloy wheel designs complete the makeover.
The important changes though are hidden under the bonnet as the X5 gets a new generation of turbocharged diesel and gasoline engines as well as BMW\'s eight-speed automatic transmission as standard.
Starting with the petrol units, BMW dropped the xDrive30i from the range with the xDrive35i that\'s now powered by the firm\'s new single turbo inline-six producing 300HP in US-spec form and 306HP in Euro-spec taking its place as the entry-level model.
At the top of the petrol range sits the new xDrive50i with a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 developing 400HP in North America and 407HP in Europe that replaces the previous 4.8-liter naturally aspirated V8.
The diesel range comprises of the xDrive30d that\'s powered by a 245HP straight-six and the new xDrive40d propelled by a revised 3.0-liter inline-six with 306HP instead of the previous xDrive35d\'s 286HP unit. |
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