New BMW X5 revealed

A revised version of the BMW X5 will go on sale in June this year, with a new range of cleaner engines, more standard equipment and updated looks.

The most obvious change is the new styling. At the front, there are revised bumpers and new headlights, while the fog lights are mounted more centrally. Likewise, the rear has new light clusters, larger tailpipes and a redesigned bumper.

At the same time, equipment levels across the range have been improved. The choice of SE and M Sport trims remains, but every model now comes with xenon headlamps and leather upholstery, while Lane Departure Warning, Active Cruise Control and side-view cameras are available as options.

Every model now also has an eight-speed automatic gearbox, which combines with the new engines to give better performance and lower emissions on both of the new diesel engines.

The range still starts with the xDrive30d, but the engine is now more powerful than before, cutting half a second off the 0-60mph time. However, at the same time, CO2 emissions are also down to 195g/km.

The new xDrive40d replaces the xDrive35d, and also combines more power and stronger performance with lower emissions and better economy. It emits 198g/km of CO2, while averaging 37.7mpg.

At the top of the range is the X5s only petrol engine, the xDrive50i, which has over 50bhp more than the old xDrive48i and takes a second less to reach 60mph as a result.

Following these revisions, the range now starts at 43,980 a rise a little more than 2000 and tops out at 58,175.

Model
X5 xDrive30d SE
X5 xDrive30d M Sport
X5 xDrive40d SE
X5 XDrive40d M Sport
X5 xDrive50i SE
X5 xDrive50i M SportPower (bhp)
242
242
302
302
402
402Combined mpg
38.2
38.2
37.7
37.7
22.6
22.6CO2 g/km
195
195
198
198
292
292Price
43,980
48,315
46,310
50,645
55,080
58,175