BMW X5 SUV – Overview

BMW call it a Sport Activity Vehicle! This BMW X5 is one of the most well rounded, luxuries, high performance in the Hybrid SUV market. Now, it does be offered with a diesel engine. The BMW X5 xDrive35d will share the same 3.0 liter biturbo inline-six diesel engine that will power the new diesel version of the BMW 335d. Both of these vehicles will launch together as an absolute one-two punch for clean diesel technology.

Diesel will grant the BMW X5 xDrive35d superior torque than its gas-powered counterpart and will be better fuel economy (as much as a 30 percent improvement to 19 city/26 highway). This means the performance-tuned X5 diesel will have even greater acceleration and more low-end pulling power than ever. All while making cleaner emissions a reality.

The advanced diesel system will operate BluePerformance urea injection, which will allow the BMW X5 xDrive35d to be sold in all 50 states, even those following California’s strict emissions standards. BluePerformance uses a solution called AdBlue, which is injected into the exhaust gas to turn nitrous oxides into nitrogen gas and water vapor. This works in conjunction with a particulate filter to further reduce carbon emissions. The system works on virtually the same technology that Mercedes-Benz uses in its upcoming Bluetec SUVs.

BMW X5:

· Pricing starts at $52,025-a $5,000 premium over the base X5 SUV 3.0-liter conventional version.

· The X5 xDrive35d is be qualified for $1,550 tax credit

· Fuel economy of 19 mile per gallons in the city and 26 mile per gallons on the highway

· Performance: 0-60 in 6.9 seconds

Source: HybridCars.com

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