BMW continues the development of the 2019 X5, with Carscoops spies getting real close to the range-topping X5 M version. The German car
maker wants the new X5 M to become the most focused high-performance SUV in the
market and for that reason it will employ the powertrain of the latest M5,
meaning a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 with no less than 600 PS.
The new generation of the X5 is expected to lose a
significant amount of weight, with some reports even claiming as much as 300 kg. That will certainly help the dynamics of the new X5 M, which will go
against models like the Porsche Cayenne Turbo once it hits the market.
BMW’s upcoming super-SUV will also be physically
bigger than its predecessor, giving more space for the occupants. The cabin is
expected to feature the company’s latest bells and whistles, including a
high-definition touchscreen display for the infotainment system. Level 2
semi-autonomous capabilities are a given too, with the new BMW X5 using the
same technology with the 5- and 7-Series models.
The exterior look of the BMW X5 M will be enhanced
with the more aggressive M body kit that includes different front and rear
bumpers, fender extensions and deeper side sills, as well as quad exhaust
pipes. The test car you see in the pictures rides on a set of 21-inch alloy
wheels wrapped in winter tires.
BMW is expected to reveal the all-new 2019 X5 later
this year, possibly at the Paris Auto Show.
