BMW X5 Diesel
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FUEL ECONOMY:
19 / 25 MPG 12.38 / 9.41 L/100km
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BODY TYPE:
SUV
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TECHNOLOGY:
Diesel
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BASE MSRP:
$45,900
BMW calls it a Sports Activity Vehicle. It is one of the most well-rounded, high-performance, luxury-caliber SUVs in the marketplace. And starting in the fall of 2008, it will be available with a diesel engine. The X5 will share the same 3.0 liter biturbo inline-six diesel engine that will power the new diesel version of the BMW 3-series. The two vehicles will launch together as a veritable one-two punch for clean diesel technology.
Diesel will grant the X5 better fuel economy (as much as a 30% improvement to 19 city/25 highway) and higher torque than its gas-powered counterpart. This means the performance-tuned X5 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 utilize BluePerformance urea injection, which will allow the X5 to be sold in all 50 states, even those following California's strict emissions standards. BluePerformance uses a solution called AdBlue, that 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 emissions. The system works on virtually the same technology that Mercedes-Benz uses in its upcoming Bluetec SUVs.
The X5 is popular, but it’s appeal is expected to go through the roof once diesel is introduced. At the same time, the diesel movement as a whole should gain considerable visibility and momentum with the launch of this SUV.