BMW X5 a good pick in the premium SUV segment

The BMW X5 has always been a popular SUV to be rolled out from the German car-makers production line for the Indian market. Banking on its popularity the BMW group had stated its plans to unveil a face-lifted version of its popular SUV a while ago. The updated X5 SUV in India was recently launched at a starting price of about Rs 70.90 lakh (ex-showroom price). Dealers have been accepting bookings for the newer version at a token amount of about Rs 5 lakh and deliveries for the same is stated to commence by the first week of June.

BMW X5 a good pick in the premium SUV segment

 

Pre launch it was believed that the company may usher in a forth diesel variant of the SUV that shall be equipped with 3.0 litre power-train that shall be the first in India. The newer version of X5 is powered by a 3.0 litre motor that is capable of belting out a maximum power output of about 255 Bhp with top torque figures of about 57.1 kgm. A similar engine type currently powers the BMW 530d and BMW 730d saloons. New X5 has received a couple of cosmetic touch ups on the exterior front including an enlarged front grille and head lights..

The newer version of BMW X5 sports tweaked interiors that is well complimented by a 10.5 inch iDrive screen and a modified dashboard. The successor model possesses enhanced dimensions as compared to the previous model and it is stated to be 29 mm longer and 5 mm wider than its predecessor.

Based on survey facts, BMW was recently awarded the highest rating in “Sales Satisfaction and Customer Satisfaction”. The facilitation event was held at Shangri-La’s Eros Hotel in New Delhi on 11th March, 2014. The German car-maker has been in the country for quite a now and picked up an award when it was the first time that luxury cars have been considered for survey based on Sales Satisfaction and Customer Satisfaction rating in the country.

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