2015 BMW X5: What's New

Vehicle Overview

BMW’s X5 luxury crossover SUV was redesigned last year. It’s offered with rear- or all-wheel drive and comes with a choice of three turbocharged engines, including a turbo-diesel six-cylinder. The X5 can seat five people in two rows or seven with an optional third row. Competitors include the Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz M-Class and Acura MDX.

New for 2015
BMW has revised the X5’s eight-speed automatic transmission and zero-to-60-mph times have dropped 0.1 to 0.2 seconds, according to the automaker. A sport leather steering wheel is now standard, and keyless access goes in the X5 xDrive50i trim level.

Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.

Exterior Highlights

• Borrows styling cues from BMW’s 3 Series compact car
• 18-inch alloy wheels; 19- or 20-inch wheels available
• Adaptive xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
• LED fog lights
• Chrome exhaust tips
• Panoramic moonroof
• Power liftgate
• Available aluminum running boards
• Available M Sport Package features aggressive styling cues

Interior Highlights

• Seats five or seven with available third row
• Power-adjustable heated front seats
• Leather upholstery available
• 40/20/40-split folding rear seat
• Wood trim
• Dual-zone automatic climate control; four-zone system available
• Push-button start
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with accessory controls
• iDrive interface with 10.2-inch screen
• Navigation system
• CD stereo with Bluetooth streaming audio; Harman Kardon or Bang & Olufsen premium stereos available
• Available ventilated front seats and heated rear seats
• Available heated steering wheel
• Available dual-screen DVD entertainment system

Under the Hood

• 300-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder gas engine
• Available 255-hp, turbo-diesel 3.0-liter six-cylinder
• Available 445-hp, turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 gas engine
• Eight-speed automatic transmission on all models
• Rear- or all-wheel drive
• Brake Energy Regeneration system captures kinetic energy when braking or coasting
• Available adaptive suspension, active steering and active roll stabilization

Safety Features

• Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
• Side-impact airbags for the front seats
• Side curtain airbags
• Active front head restraints
• BMW Assist emergency communication system with 10-year subscription
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Available blind spot warning system
• Available lane departure warning
• Available backup camera, surround-view camera system
• Available night vision with pedestrian detection