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THE NEW BMW X5

Perfect Blend of Driving Dynamics, Functionality and Exclusivity

• Sports Activity Vehicle with further enhanced driving dynamics.

• More power and greater efficiency: inline six and V8 power

• Only vehicle in its segment with Active Steering, AdaptiveDrive, Head-Up Display and standard runflat tires.

• Standard: new six-speed automatic transmission with electronic gear selector.

• Further enhanced: full-time BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive technology.

• Weight-optimized bodyshell with extreme torsional stiffness.

• Larger interior with up to seven seats.

• New iDrive control concept with six programmable keys.

• Exclusive interior with innovative options.

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MB3494 - 8/8/2006 9:52:35 PM

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Confusing gearshift lever

mstangpny07 - 8/8/2006 10:18:18 PM

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Still not enought power in the inline six(3.0si). Can't even touch the FX35. And the FX45 is faster than the 4.8i. But the X5 is a wayyyy better car.

devitocoke - 8/8/2006 11:00:08 PM

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Why does the V8 has less HP that the current 4.8is?

00JT - 8/9/2006 12:35:25 AM

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Surprised it actually has 3rd row.

devitocoke - 8/9/2006 10:42:27 AM

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I guess you are all jealous. Admit it, it is a beautiful SAV, and no one makes them better than BMW.

SixxFive - 8/9/2006 11:49:12 AM

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After looking at the new X for a second day I think BMW really has hit a home run in exterior design and the interior is refreshing clean and not cluttered with a million knobs and switches, while very sporty at the same time. While I like the Toureg, Cayenne and Q7 (all the same platform), and ML after seeing the new X, it is much easier to appreciate the X than the others.

lewissalem - 8/9/2006 1:53:25 PM

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I really like this new X5. I must commend them for keeping the climate control buttons off of the I-Drive. I wonder if the gear selector will offer any tactical feedback. No "feel" may force the driver to look down to see which gear your in.

dgoodson - 8/10/2006 11:23:11 PM

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um... now that's goooorgeous, inside and out. love the new interior. haven't been fond of all the recent bimmer interiors but they did a fantastic job with this one. kinda audi-esque by the looks of the materials, color scheme, and those chrome touches. looks really premium to me.

this thing is going to fly off the shelves....

bimmerman7 - 8/11/2006 8:30:02 PM

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beautiful.anyone know about when they start selling in usa?