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PAGE 20 Wednesday July 10 2019 BAY HARBOUR Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi BMW X5 – performance with comfort Motoring Ross Kiddie THE LAST place I expected to see a brand new BMW X5 was in Cootamundra, a small town near the New South Wales/Victoria border. I had been to a rock concert in Sydney, and took the train to Melbourne to have a few days at the formula one grand prix event. I spotted the latest generation sport utility vehicle sitting in a car park near the railway station and, although I couldn’t see the nomenclature it had a remarkable resemblance to the very car I picked up soon after my return home – it was even the same colour – white. BMW New Zealand is landing the X5 here in three specifications at launch, with other variants sure to follow. At present there is the choice of two six-cylinder 3-litre diesels or a 3-litre six-cylinder petrol engine. The test car was the xDrive30d, the entry model at $135,200. The other variants are the xDrive40i at $147,900 and M50d at $177,900. The new X5 is true to its heritage, it is the large sport utility vehicle that impresses with its build quality, performance and economy. It is also chock full of specification, the list is way too long to detail considering it was also fitted with many of the specification items from BMW’s long list of optional extras. Personally, I could do without all the bells and whistles, the X5 is a car with purpose, it is there for the family car buyer who also needs practicality, and it does that well within its design parameter, even though it is just a five-seater only. Comfort levels are high, and the X5 travels quietly and smoothly. Much of the latter is due to the sophistication within the suspension and driveline. BMW rates the 2993cc diesel at 195kW and 620Nm; as a performance car builder, the company has produced an engine with remarkable outputs, both developed low in the rev band at 4000rpm and 2000rpm respectively. Drive is passed through an eight-speed transmission to all four wheels, this process almost seamless and contributes to the refinement of the entire package, it’s uncanny how the gearbox can harness the high power outputs without notice. There are also several drive modes which can be BMW X5: Serious four-wheel-drive system. tempered to suit each individual’s driving preference. In terms of performance, the big X5 has a solid turn of speed, it will accelerate to 100km/h in 6.8sec, and will return a fuel usage combined cycle average of 7.2-litre per 100km (39mpg), that fits with the evaluation car’s readout, it was showing a constant average of around 8.8l/100km (32mpg). It also showed a 5.5l/100km (51mpg) instantaneous figure at a steady 100km/h cruise, the engine unstressed at a lowly 1300rpm. On the road, the X5 cruises with much dignity and poise, as you would expect from a luxury European car. I drove the fabulous high country roads taking in State Highway 72, the scenic route between Canterbury’s two main river gorges. The X5 has handling and control that is akin to models from the company that has such an enviable sporty car heritage. I’m not saying the X5 is a sports car but it does have attributes that draws in that technique as a car maker. The 30d rides on huge 22in wheels and that contributes greatly as to how the X5 feels from behind the wheel, not withstanding that fourwheel-drive enhances grip in the first instance. The X5 buyer can push quickly into a corner with the knowledge that it has ability, and offers reassurance at the same time. While • Price – BMW X5 30d, $135,200 • Dimensions – Length, 4922mm; width, 2004mm; height, 1745mm • Configuration – Sixcylinder, four-wheel-drive, 2993cc, 195kW, 620Nm, eight-speed automatic. • Performance – 0-100km/h, 6.8sec • Fuel usage – 7.2l/100km its handling and surety must be described as well above average, it does so without compromising comfort, body movement is well controlled without the spring and damper rates being overly firmed. As I’ve alluded to, the X5 is a large SUV, it sits at just under 5m and it has a wealth of internal space so that occupants can spread out and enjoy the associated benefits. If you think that comes at the cost of rear load space, that’s certainly not the case, BMW claims an 645-litre cargo carrying capacity, stretching to 1860-litres with the rear seats folded flat. The X5 has carved out a healthy part of New Zealand’s SUV market, the new model will only add to its appeal, it’s a versatile, practical all-rounder, and one which through its quality build will serve and last for many years. I certainly hope to get a drive with the other engine choices.
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