BMW X5 facelift has been launched in India and is available in four trims

BMW has officially launched the facelifted X5 at a starting price of Rs. 93.90 lakh (ex-showroom). It gets updated interiors, exteriors and updates on the powertrain as well. The BMW X5 facelift is offered in four trims: xDrive40i xLine, xDrive40i M Sport, xDrive30d xLine, and xDrive30d M Sport.

The BMW X5 facelift gets both diesel and petrol powertrains. The X5 uses a 3.0-litre, in-line, six-cylinder, twin-turbocharged petrol engine that produces 375 bhp of power and 520 Nm of peak torque and the mild hybrid system bumps the torque by another 20 Nm. Compared to the outgoing model the power has been hiked by 46 bhp and the torque has also been bumped by 70 Nm. The diesel unit features a new common-rail direct injection system with solenoid valve injectors, steel pistons and an improved oil separation process. The diesel engine also works in tandem with a mild hybrid system that pushes 282 bhp of power and 650 Nm of peak torque. Both engines come mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Exterior changes include illuminated signature kidney grille, redesigned front and rear bumpers, angular taillamps, sporty exhaust tips, gloss black accents, and matrix LED headlamp unit with blue inserts. The new BMW X5 comes shod with 21-inch alloy wheels and can be had in six shades: Brooklyn Grey, Skyscraper Grey, Black Sapphire, Tanzanite Blue, Mineral White, and Carbon Black.

Interior features include Merino leather upholstery in five shades: Tartufo, Black, Black and Ivory White, and M Sport. The dash highlights the new BMW Curved Display with OS8 which is a 12.3-inch driver display and a 14.9-inch infotainment unit integrated as one. Other mentions include a Harmon kardon sound system, a redesigned centre console, ambient light bar, four-zone climate control, comfort access system, panoramic sunroof, cruise control, parking assist, 360 degree camera, six-airbags, and remote parking via smartphone among others.

The new BMW X5 facelift rivals the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi Q7, Land Rover Discovery and Jaguar F-Pace to name a few.

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By: Sumesh Soman