On March 31, the new BMW X5, which was domestically produced for the first time, was officially announced, with a suggested retail price range of 605,000 yuan to 775,000 yuan. As the benchmark of BMW's localized model lineup, the new BMW X5 combines a strong design, a unique luxury atmosphere, leading intelligent digital innovation technology and excellent dynamic performance, which not only shows the strong momentum of BMW's luxury sports utility vehicle (SAV) pioneer, but also further enriches BMW's localization model array.
Dr. Wei Lander, President and CEO of BMW Brilliance Automotive GmbH, said: "The BMW X5 is the pioneer of the BMW X family and the luxury sports utility vehicle segment, and has won the trust of many consumers around the world since its birth in 1999. Since entering China, it has been attracting attention and favor in the same level of market. Today, the arrival of the new BMW X5 not only shows BMW's interpretation of innovation, its adherence to luxury and sports, and its positive attitude towards enjoying a better life, but also once again demonstrates our determination to attach great importance to the Chinese market and adhere to customer needs. ”
Mr. Gao Xiang, Senior Vice President of Marketing at BMW Brilliance Automotive Co., Ltd., said: "The BMW X5 is the dream car of many customers, and in 2021 alone, the imported version of BMW X5 will win the favor of more than 50,000 customers in the Chinese market. As a market segment pioneer, bmw X5 has always been a pioneer in innovation. The new BMW X5, which is domestically produced, has a longer wheelbase, is equipped with more luxurious features, and uses many innovative technologies in the production process. Of course, these changes stem from BMW's insights and thinking about the needs of Chinese consumers. There is no doubt that the new car will bring a superior luxury travel experience to Chinese customers. ”
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Design upgrade - BMW X design language re-evolved, showing a strong aura. The new BMW X5 inherits the signature body proportions of the SAV while incorporating more stylish design elements. The new front bumper is flanked by a new design, with an inverted L-shaped layout that adds to the front of the car and embellished chrome trims that add a touch of sophistication. At the same time, the new BMW X5 wheelbase has been increased to 3,105 mm, which not only gives rear passengers more space to sit, but also makes the new car look more elegant. In addition, the new car is equipped with M sports suits as standard, and high-end models can provide M Performance components, which integrate the M elements that best represent the essence of BMW sports with a strong body shape, fully highlighting the sporty temperament of the new car.
Luxury upgrade - visual and tactile double luxury impact, creating a comfortable ride every journey. Thanks to its modern and elegant style, metallic buttons at the steering wheel and doors, the hammam kartone sound system's metallic speaker grille, the brilliant crystal-textured interior components distributed in every detail of the interior, and the luxurious immersive light-sensitive ambience system, the new BMW X5 will create a strong sense of visual luxury for Chinese consumers. Among them, the luxurious immersive light atmosphere system includes the "Angel Wings" welcome light blanket, intelligent sensor mood light and starry skylight, which will bring a fantastic light experience and immersive driving atmosphere to the driver and passenger.
The new BMW X5 is equipped with comfortable seats exclusive to the Chinese market, bringing an outstanding sense of tactile luxury. The new seats feature Sensafin Premium Soft Synthetic Leather, an upgrade from Sensatec 2.0, which brings a soft texture that people "get caught in" while providing just the right amount of support. In addition to the usual position adjustment, the backrest width, lumbar support and headrest of the new front seats can also be electrically adjusted, and heated door handles and central armrests are provided, as well as seat heating and ventilation. The rear seat backrest angle has been increased to 31 degrees, and features comfortable headrests and redesigned central armrests, as well as seat heating for maximum ride comfort.
Performance upgrades – a new powertrain is introduced, combined with the body and chassis, resulting in excellent dynamic performance of multi-road conditions. The new BMW X5 xDrive 40Li is powered by an internationally award-winning 3.0T inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 245 kW and a maximum torque of 450 Nm, zero-hundred acceleration of just 6.0 seconds and a top speed of up to 238 km/h. At the same time, in order to fully meet the diverse needs of Chinese consumers, the new BMW X5 also offers a BMW 2.0T in-line four-cylinder turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 180 kW and a peak torque of 400 Nm. The new BMW X5 not only has excellent power performance, but also improves fuel economy on the basis of imported models, of which the 30Li model consumes only 8.9 liters per 100 kilometers under WLC conditions, while the 100-kilometer fuel consumption of the 40Li model equipped with 48V light mixing system is only 9.3 liters. The new BMW X5 with a long wheelbase still brings a very SAV driving pleasure with a combination of high-strength and lightweight body structure, BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system, adaptive dual-axle air suspension and electronic shock absorbers.
Pioneering technology - intelligent digital technology to create an interconnected, convenient and safe driving space. The new BMW X5 is simultaneously equipped with the BMW Group's forward-looking intelligent technology, which fully demonstrates BMW's leading achievements in the field of digital interconnection. Dual 12.3-inch high-definition display, BMW full-color head-up display system, BMW iDrive human-computer interaction system, BMW intelligent personal assistant, so that users can achieve a variety of personalized human-vehicle interaction mode. At the same time, third-party applications such as car Tmall Genie, Tencent Mini Scene, Wireless Apple CarPlay, baidu CarLife, etc., also allow users to easily connect to digital life.
The new car not only demonstrates the advantages of a century-old luxury brand in the digital technology of the car, but also brings users a more comfortable and safer travel experience with rich driver assistance systems. The new BMW X5 application of BMW AutoPilot Assist Pro and Automatic Park Assist Plus help users avoid risks and deal with tricky situations in their daily lives.
Outstanding quality begins with ingenuity
As BMW's blockbuster product launched in the Chinese market in 2022, the new BMW X5 uses the latest production equipment and technology of the BMW Group. Innovative technology throughout the four major processes of stamping, welding, painting and final assembly, coupled with BMW's dedication and adherence to high quality, will provide Chinese consumers with a perfect masterpiece.
Compared with the overseas version of BMW X5, the new BMW X5 not only has the industry's leading 10,000-ton stamping workshop, but also sets up more than ten giant robots in the body workshop, known as "Titan", with a gripping weight of up to 1.3 tons, which is customized for the largest body-in-white X5 domestically produced so far. Both the painting and final assembly workshops also use industry-leading production technology. State-of-the-art craftsmanship is the first step in guaranteeing the high quality of the new BMW X5, the BMW Group's strict high quality standards, and a strong guarantee for the customer's worry-free car experience. During the R&D and testing phase before the start of production, a large number of computer virtual tests and real-vehicle tests can also ensure that each new BMW X5 after mass production can achieve first-class quality standards.
Four generations of inheritance have forged the pinnacle of work, and continue to write a new chapter for the creators
At the end of the last century, the letter X became a brand new category of cars and a symbol of unique driving pleasure. In 1999, the BMW X5, as the world's first luxury sports utility vehicle (SAV), attracted the favor of many consumers around the world as soon as it came out, and laid a solid foundation for the BMW X model to create a brilliant legend in the global automotive market.
The first-generation BMW X5 model, with BMW's unique driving pleasure and excellent all-terrain handling, as well as spacious space, rich use and luxurious interior configuration, occupies a unique position in the sports utility vehicle market; in 2006, BMW's Spartanburg plant in the United States began to produce the second-generation BMW X5, which also set a new benchmark in a fiercely competitive environment. It can stand out only because of its outstanding space comfort, luxurious driving atmosphere, superior drive technology and innovative suspension and driver assistance system; in 2013, the third generation BMW X5 was officially unveiled, which set a new benchmark for the market segment in terms of driving pleasure, efficiency, strong design, versatility and luxury; in 2018, the fully evolved fourth-generation BMW X5 came on the scene with a new BMW X design language, luxury cockpit and innovative technology.
The new BMW X5, which has been upgraded and localized on the fourth generation of models, not only has a stronger product strength, but also adheres to the BMW Group's concept of "zero defect" production in the production process, showing more excellent product quality. In the future, the new car will continue to write the legendary chapter of the BMW X family with strong strength.