Road Tripper

BMW will be launching the X5 model in India sometime in November after a granted permission from the Automotive Research Association of India. The company also increased their target unit sales from 1,000 to 1,200.

“We have increased our sales target by 200 cars, buoyed by the encouraging market response,” says Peter Kronschnabl, BMW India President.

General Features of the BMW X5 include these:

Engine
- 3.0L displacement double overhead cam (DOHC)
- inline 6 cylinder configuration gas engine
- 24 valves variable valve timing
- 225 hp @ 5900 rpm 214 ft-lbs. @ 3500 rpm
premium unleaded fuel

DriveTrain
- 5-speed manual transmission descent control
- all wheel drive mechanical center differential Suspension
- four-wheel independent suspension front and rear sway bar (like that of Addco Sway Bar)

Exterior Features
- alloy rims 17 x 7.5 in. rims
- P235/65HR17 tires all season tires
- full size spare tire alloy spare wheel
- inside mounted spare tire
- speed sensitive wipers roof rack
- rear defogger intermittent rear wiper

Safety Features and Ratings
- ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes 4-wheel ABS
- emergency braking assist traction control
- stability control front side-mounted airbags
 -front and rear head airbags passenger airbag deactivation switch
- front seatbelt pretensioners rear door child safety locks
- child seat anchors rear center 3-point belt
- 2 front headrests 3 rear headrests
- remote anti-theft alarm system engine immobilizer
- auto delay off headlamps front fog lights

Front Seats
- 5 person total seating capacity bucket front seats
- vinyl upholstery 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat

Rear Seats
- Bench rear seat split-folding
- folding with pass-thru center armrest rear heating ducts

Power Features
- remote power door locks power windows
- 4 one-touch power windows power mirrors
- heated mirrors reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Convenience
- cruise control speed-proportional power steering
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- front and rear cupholders front and rear door pockets
- front and rear 12v power outlet(s) front console with storage
overhead console with storage universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
retained accessory power

Comfort
- air conditioning interior active charcoal air filter
- front and rear reading lights dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- leather-wrapped steering wheel leather trim on shift knob
front and rear floor mats
- Memorized settings
memorized settings for 3 drivers memorized settings includes driver seat
memorized settings includes steering wheel memorized settings includes exterior mirrors