BMW X5
Update brings revised engine options, with more power and a more efficient plug-in hybrid On sale April Price from £66,320
George Hill ,george.hill@haymarket.com
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IN SOME WAYS, the revisions to the new BMW X5 are very similar to what you might experience after updating your smartphone’s operating system. It closely resembles what you’re used to, but it has a sharper look and suddenly packs more power than before.
Let’s start with what’s under the bonnet. As before, the X5 will offer plug-in hybrid (PHEV) power as well as six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines that employ mild hybrid technology. This means they have small electric motors to assist under hard acceleration, improving both performance and fuel economy. New, though, is that the range-topping V8 gains that technology for the first time.