BMW took the 2019 X5 M for some testing at its
Nurburgring facilities and our spies were there to capture the moment. The new
Bavarian Super-SUV is going to be based on BMW’s CLAR platform, which will make
the new X5 M lighter and more agile.
Power will come from a twin-turbo V8 and more
specifically from the 4.4-liter unit that also powers the upcoming M5, with the
final figures expected to be over 600 hp. This one wears a
pair of more aggressive bumpers with larger air intakes under the camo wrap,
has a quad-exhaust setup and features a beefier set of brakes with blue
calipers.
The whole shape of the new-generation X5 will remain
familiar as expected, with BMW adopting the new styling features of the fresh
X3, including the more sculpted front end and a bigger kidney grille. Expect
the new X5 to also offer all the latest features, including semi-autonomous
capability and gesture-control infotainment systems.
The future Cayenne Turbo rival is expected to hit
the market in late 2018, with production to take place at BMW’s Spartanburg
factory.
Cr : Carscoops