Overhaulin': The 2011 BMW X5 Gets PLENTY Of All-New Updates To Keep It At The TOP Of Its Game

With BMW, the refreshes just keep on coming. You did not think that the Bavarians were going to leave the 2011 X5 out, did you?

2011 BMW X5 LCI FULL Press Release

For 2011, the X5 sees some substantial changes by way of new motors, packaging and new lighting. Now the X5 will be powered by a twin-turbo V8 producing 400-horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. Sound familiar? That is because it is derived from the X6 xDrive50i. Zero to 60 will come in a quick 5.3 seconds. Pricing for the xDrive50i will begin at $59,275*.

Additionally, if you want to be more frugal, the N55, single turbo powerplant with 300-horsepower will be named the xDrive35i. Zero to 60 will come in 6.4 seconds, the same as the outgoing xDrive48i. Pricing will begin at $46,675* but there will be two packages offered on the xDrive35i. Premium and Sport, which will both start at $52,475* and $54,975*, respectively.

Mated to these motors will be a new eight-speed automatic transmission featuring Steptronic.

BMW says that "...the new transmission weighs no more than its 6-speed predecessor, yet offers closer ratios in the lower gears for improved acceleration and two additional “tall” gears for relaxed, efficient cruising..."

For more detailed information, click the link below for the FULL press release...

2011 BMW X5 LCI FULL Press Release

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theoptimisticpessimist - 2/6/2010 6:41:18 PM

+1 Boost

Any engine you want as long as it's a turbo.

enthusiastx11 - 2/6/2010 9:31:55 PM

+5 Boost

LOVE IT. the 2011 X5 35i sport version is my next car. likely in space gray with saddle interior. that N55 engine sounds wonderful...even more efficient than the N54 i currently drive. can't wait...

delan - 2/6/2010 11:34:09 PM

+6 Boost

Oooh baybee I love your ways!!! Best looking SUV right now.

M53R - 2/7/2010 2:31:06 AM

+6 Boost

Wow... Looking even better! When I bought mine, I opted for the aero pack because I hated the cheap looking black bumpers. But with this, it looks beautiful without anything added on. Also love the new engines! Good job BMW :)