While being one of the most practical cars BMW has ever made, the new X5 still has a luxurious interior feel and a dynamic and sporty exterior shape. A drag coefficient as low as 0.33 places the BMW X5 at the top of its segment as the most aerodynamically efficient large SAV or SUV. This low figure is partly achieved by a rear tailgate that incorporates a roof spoiler and a near flat underbody to aid airflow. Nine exterior colours are offered initially alongside four levels of trim and seven upholstery colors to allow owners to personalise their X5s.
Sources tell the Spies that the newest BMW X5, the X5 3.5, will be introduced for the 2008 model year and replace the current X5 3.0.
The X5 3.5 will sport the newly introduced turbo engine now available on the 335 and 535.
The Spies think the new turbo is the best engine BMW has ever offered on a bread and butter model.