BMW X5 launched! Remember it's premium SAV, not SUV - What makes it so special? Prices, engine and more revealed

German automotive giant BMW on Thursday launched its latest offering BMW X5 in India. The all-new BMW X5 was launched in India by none other than legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Locally-produced, BMW X5 is available in a diesel variant at BMW dealerships today onwards. BMW X5 is available in two diesel models – BMW X5 xDrive30d Sport and BMW X5 xDrive30d xLine. The petrol variant BMW X5 xDrive40i M Sport will be available later in 2019. " BMW X5 demonstrates a fresh modern design with refined interiors and authoritative driving attributes," the German luxury car maker said. Locally-produced, BMW X5 is available in three design schemes - Sport, xLine and M Sport. "Fourth generation of the BMW X5 to continue its trailblazing success in the premium SAV segment," BMW revealed in a statement.

BMW X5: The ex-showroom prices are as follows:–

BMW X5 xDrive30d Sport: Rs 72.9 lakhs
BMW X5 xDrive30d xLine: Rs 82.4 lakhs
BMW X5 xDrive40i M Sport: Rs 82.4 lakhs

Warranty, Service, Maintenance and more: All you need to know

-BMW Service Inclusive and BMW Service Inclusive Plus are optionally available with BMW X5. These service packages cover Condition Based Service (CBS) and maintenance work with a choice of plans from 3 yrs / 40,000 kms to 10 yrs / 2,00,000 kms and starts at pricing of Rs. 1.55 per km. 

-The BMW X5 also comes with optional BMW Repair Inclusive that extend warranty benefits from third year of operation to maximum sixth year, after the completion of the standard two-year warranty period. 

Engine:

The three-litre six-cylinder diesel engine of the BMW X5 xDrive30d produces an output of 195 kW / 265 hp and a maximum torque of 620 Nm at 1,500 – 2,500 rpm. The car accelerates from 0 -100 km / hr in just 6.5 seconds. The three-litre six-cylinder BS VI compliant petrol engine of the BMW X5 xDrive40i produces an output of 250 kW / 340 hp and maximum torque of 450 Nm at 1,500 – 5,200 rpm. The car accelerates from 0 -100 km / hr in just 5.5 seconds.

It's an SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle), not SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)

Speaking on the launch occasion, Dr. Hans-Christian Baertels, President (act.), BMW Group India said, “BMW established the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) segment with the launch of BMW X5 in 1999. The BMW X5 has been the best-selling car in this segment for many years and has become one of our most successful models. The fourth generation embodies this model’s typical characteristics – versatility, sovereignty and luxury. The all-new BMW X5 is bound to add another chapter to this success story by introducing a new interpretation of the letter X. Combining an elegant and strong design with supreme on and off-road ability, the all-new BMW X5 has an even greater blend of premium luxury performance, technology and comfort.”