8 February 2010

BMW X5 revised


BMW has given details of an upgraded version of its X5 SUV, with a number of stylng and engine changes.

Three new engines are involved, with specification designations xDrive30d, xDrive40d, and xDrive50i. The entry level version now has a CO2 rating of 195g/km, representing a 10 percent cut in emissions. At the same time it offers 10hp more power than the variant it replaces.

The top of the line V8 petrol now has a total power output of 408hp, 53hp more than the current car.

Exterior changes include revised front bumpers, and aluminium-look front scuff plates. The lights clusters at the rear have also been changed.