A few days ago, the new BMW X5 M Thunder Edition and X6 M Thunder Edition were officially launched, and the new car shape is more sporty and stylish. In terms of power, as a mid-term facelift, the new model adopts a 4.4T V8 twin-turbo engine + 48V mild hybrid system. Let's take a look at the details.
In terms of appearance, the new BMW X5 M Thunder Edition and X6 M Thunder Edition have novel shapes, and the front face adopts a horizontal grille similar to M4, which is more sporty. The headlights on both sides have a chic shape, and the internal light source looks very stylish when lit.
The body adopts the proportional design of long front overhang and short rear overhang, and the segmented waistline has a more coupe attitude. The tail silhouette is still full, and the taillights are lit to present a "Y" shaped light source, which has a good sense of personality.
In terms of interior, the new BMW X5 M Thunder Edition and X6 M Thunder Edition adopt a curved dual-screen design, of which the control screen is 14.9 inches and the instrument panel is 12.3 inches. In addition, the interior of the car also uses carbon fiber trim, leather fabric and other elements, making the cockpit look much more luxurious.
In terms of power, both models are equipped with a 4.4T twin-turbocharged V8 engine (engine code S68) and a 48V mild hybrid system. The maximum output is 460kW and the peak torque is 750Nm. The transmission is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The fastest acceleration to zero hundred takes 3.9 seconds.
The new car has a new turbocharger and a reinforced crankshaft, and the gearbox has a smaller gear ratio in the first three gears, and the oil pan and heat sink have been adjusted. The chassis adopts a front double wishbone + rear multi-link independent suspension structure, and is also equipped with a timely four-wheel drive system, which has better passability on non-paved roads.