Recently, the relevant media exposed the latest news of the overseas mid-term modification of BMW X5 models, according to the information, the mid-term modification of BMW X5, including the power system of X5 M models will be upgraded, and a new M60i model will be launched. However, it is worth noting that the new domestic BMW X5L model that will be sold in China should be different from the new model overseas in terms of internal and external design and power system.
Previously, foreign media have taken road test photos of the new BMW X5 and X5 M models many times, from the pictures, the new car will make adjustments to the headlights and grille design, and provide it with a new shape of the bumper, at the same time, the taillights of the new car should also be fine-tuned. In addition to the exterior adjustments, the new car is also expected to adopt a new family-style interior design language to further enhance the sense of technology in the car.
According to the latest news, the power system of the new car will also be adjusted, among which the B58 3.0T inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine equipped with the X5 xDrive40i model will be upgraded to the version, and the upgrade will be the B58B30M2, and its maximum power may be increased to 370 horsepower. With reference to the imported X5 xDrive40i model on sale in China, the maximum power of its 3.0T turbocharged engine is 340 horsepower and the peak torque is 450 Nm, and it is expected that the overall power increase will be more obvious. In addition, the engines of diesel models sold overseas will also be upgraded.
In terms of the more powerful X5 M50i model, there is news that BMW is developing a new V8 twin-turbo V8 engine code-named S68, and it is also expected to introduce a light hybrid system with a combined maximum power of 543 horsepower. The current overseas version of the M50i model is equipped with an engine with a maximum power of 530 horsepower codenamed N63, and as the power increases, the M50i model may also be renamed M60i.
Combined with the information previously exposed, the interim redesigned X5 will be officially put into operation at overseas factories in April 2023, and the life cycle will continue until July 2026. At the time of the replacement, the next generation of products may be based on the new New Klasse electrification platform.