2016 BMW X5 xDrive35i 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle

Overview

From its inception, the BMW X5 has defined an expanding group of big, powerful SUVs that shine for their on-pavement agility and responsive acceleration, with an emphasis on safety, comfort and luxury appointments. BMW's xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system is available, while optional third-row seating increases capacity to seven passengers. The X5 is presented in four configurations: the rear-wheel drive sDrive35i model, and the all-wheel drive xDrive35i, xDrive35d and xDrive50i models. Both the sDrive35i and xDrive35i variants get BMW's venerated single-turbo 300-hp 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, while the xDrive50i boasts a 445-hp 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8; the xDrive35d is powered by a 255-hp 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder clean diesel engine. All engines provide an auto stop/start feature and ECO PRO driver-selectable mode, and are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode. Trim-dependent standard equipment includes: a Panorama glass moonroof, power tailgate, 19-inch aluminum wheels, Adaptive Xenon headlamps, LED front fog lamps, heated front seats, leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity/audio streaming, as well as a voice-activated navigation system with 10.2-inch high-resolution screen. Additionally, BMW ConnectedDrive is incorporated on all models, providing access to a range of mobility and web-based services for office, travel and infotainment applications. Safety features on every X5 include anti-lock disc brakes, Dynamic Stability Control with integrated traction control and rollover sensor, and front and rear park distance control, along with six airbags; BMW Assist eCall, providing an Emergency Request (SOS button) and Automatic Collision Notification, is also standard. The BMW X5 carries over with minor changes for 2016. All models now feature standard 19-inch aluminum wheels, while xDrive50i trims are further outfitted with four-zone climate control, satellite radio and a harman/kardon surround sound system.