What would you say if I told you that this isn't an SUV? That's right-- BMW calls
the 2019 X5 a Sport Activity Vehicle, an SAV. This marks the fourth generation
of the X5 and it carries over all the qualities you've come to associate it with.
It's capable, purposeful, and spacious. It was first introduced in the 90s but
since then it has evolved to become so much more than that.
It really is something that you can use and enjoy for all activities. Keep
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Automotive Group. The 2019 X5 is longer than its predecessor in both regards to
vehicle length and wheelbase. This is also taller and wider. Up front, the
iconic kidney grille has also changed just a little bit and it now has a single-
piece chrome surround. As well, the 2019 X5 comes standard with adaptive LED
headlights. This comes standard with 20-inch wheels
but you can upgrade to 21 or 22 inch options. One of our favorite areas of the
car is the cargo area because we love the split tailgate. This is a really
great feature because with this folded down you can use it as an extra seat,
an extra table, an extra workspace... really whatever you need it to be. This
is automatic and another great feature is the loading mode which lowers the car
by about 40 millimeters so that you can get things in and out a little bit
easier. The X5 has 650 liters of cargo space. For this model year, BMW is
offering two different engines available in two different configurations: the
xDrive40ii and the xDrive50i. Today we have the xDrive40i, so it has a 3.0L
turbocharged inline-six making 335 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque.
The xDrive50i has a 4.4L V8 making 456 horsepower. Both are paired to an
8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission. The X5 also has BMW's xDrive
intelligent all-wheel drive system which is a little bit more precise than the
outgoing model.
Heated seats are standard and you can upgrade to massaging and ventilated
seats. The X5 is available with a third row and that's an additional option,
otherwise it's a five-seater. Four-zone automatic climate control makes the X5
so comfortable for all passengers and the panoramic glass sunroof is really
nice as well. It's actually 30% larger than the
outgoing model. If you're one for the finer details you may want to go for the
Premium Excellence package which has a glass gear shifter and iDrive controller.
The cupholders in the center console are also available heated and cooled which
is just a little thing that can really make a difference. The X5 has BMW's Live
Cockpit which is the 7th generation of their iDrive infotainment system. Behind
the leather-wrapped steering wheel is a 12.3 inch digital instrument cluster
and a 12.3 inch center display. BMW's system is one of the best and most
intuitive so we're a fan. It can also support Apple CarPlay, Android Auto,
Bluetooth, and it even has the capability to connect with Google Home too.
Also available is a head-up display and a rear entertainment system with two full
HD touchscreens. What's also great about the X5 is that it can receive remote
software updates, kind of like a smart phone. The X5 is really nice to drive.
It's comfortable and visibility is great since you're so high up. The X5 also has
a few additional packages meant to improve the driving experience based on
what you really need the vehicle for. There's an Off-Road package and the M
Sport package. The Off-Road package includes underbody protection, an adaptive 2-axle
air suspension, electronically controlled rear diff, drive modes for sand, rock,
gravel, and snow. With this, the ride height can be lifted 40 millimeters
above the standard setting. The M Sport Package adds quite a few things with the
most notable additions being the adaptive M suspension, brakes, and exhaust.
Sport mode can lower the ride height by 20 millimeters.
Let's talk about safety
and driver convenience features. BMW's Driving Assistant is now standard on the
X5 and includes technologies like blind spot
detection, lane departure warning, rear collision warning, frontal collision
warning and pedestrian warning with city collision mitigation, cross traffic alert
rear, and speed limit information. The Advanced Driver Assistance package adds
things like evasion assist and active cruise control with stop and go.
We've covered so many of the amazing features of the 2019 BMW X5 but there
are so many more. We encourage you to stop by your nearest Dilawri dealership to
learn more about it and to take it for a test drive.