Suspension technology adapted for outstanding dynamics - powerful, exclusive and sporty interior design.
Dubai, UAE. In 1999 BMW Group launched the first-generation BMW X5, creating the brand new Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) segment in the worldwide market. Since then, more than one million BMW X3 and BMW X5 have been sold, and in a segment now subject to keen competition the new BMW X5 once again sets the standard in driving dynamics and agility.
"With the introduction for the first time of an M Sports Package for the BMW X5, this vehicle's pole position in the SAV segment is even further secured," said Phil Horton, Managing Director, BMW Group Middle East.
"The new BMW X5 is the perfect combination of driving dynamics, variability and exclusivity, BMW has firmly placed this vehicle in a class of its own. The M body kit will contribute to enhancing the driving experience and features of the new BMW X5."
Powerful eight- and six-cylinder engines with BMW xDrive permanent all-wheel drive and a brand-new suspension optimised from the ground up give the new model its supreme agility and driving dynamics.
A BMW X5 equipped with the M Sports Package boasts its dynamic potential discretely, stylishly, but unmistakably through the use of exterior features in body colour. In addition to the bumpers, door sills and door protection strips the widened wheel arches also sport the characteristic M design.
As an alternative to the 19-inch V-spoke M light-alloy wheels included in the sports package, the car can be fitted with optional 20-inch M alloys. In both cases the front and rear wheels are fitted with 2-size tyres designed exclusively for the BMW X5. High-speed tuning and the sports suspension also included in the M Sports Package complete the measures implemented to enhance driving dynamics.
The BMW Individual Exterior Line featuring satin finish aluminium side window surrounds and the BMW Individual roof railing in high-gloss shadow line accentuate the ultimate in exclusivity. Electrically adjustable sport seats for driver and front seat passenger, an M leather-covered steering wheel, aluminium interior trims (finely brushed lengthwise) and an anthracite BMW Individual roof lining turn the interior of a BMW X5 equipped with the M Sports Package into a profoundly unique SAV driving experience.
Additionally, it is now possible to combine the M Sports Package features with further options from the BMW and BMW Individual programmes, making it possible to adapt the BMW X5 even more specifically to personal preference. For example, agility can be boosted even further using the Adaptive Drive suspension package, which features active suspension control and electronic damping control, and additionally through the use of active steering.
Moreover, in addition to a selection of regular and metallic body colours from the X5 colour range, the M colour carbon black metallic and the BMW Individual colours ruby black metallic and pearl silver metallic are also available. Exclusive wood interior trims and comfort seats for both driver and front seat passenger round off the extensive range of options.
The combination of superior driving dynamics and sovereign traction both on- and off-road, has been the key to the world-wide popularity of the BMW X5 and the concept of the Sport Activity Vehicles (SAV). BMW has sold more than one million SAV globally - a success, which the BMW X5 obtained together with the BMW X3 and which confirms the unusual potential of this premium vehicle concept.
Since the introduction of the SAV models, sales of these models make an important contribution to the constant innovation and growth of the BMW Group.
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For more information please contact:
Rana Jones
Corporate Communications
BMW Group Middle East
Telephone: +971 4 313 2600 (615) direct
Fax: +971 433 00120
Email: rana.jones@bmw.com
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Kelly Smith
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MCS/Action
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Email: Kelly.s@actionprgroup.com
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