Change the rules: the new BMW X5

EnI

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Coming soon ...

A series of E70 X5 articles.

1. Purpose of the X5: "A mobile communication statement"
2. Design of the X5: Evolutionary design for a revolutionary vehicle
3. Spatial design process: Enhancing the interior of the X5
4. Making sense: The purpose of the X3
5. Reliability and durability: "Travelling the worlds roads to prepare for yours!"
6. The next step: The next transition for efficiency
7. Enter the age of the "Science fiction" car: Making use of new technologies to keep you on the road (or off)
8. Why legislation does not have to be a burden - Safety aspects of the X5.


Stay tuned!

PS: Coming in June!
 
siko

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I just came from the dealer's and I was told that the new X5 is coming to dealer this december... at least here in Canada.

If that's true, I imagine the launch is pretty soon.
 
EnI

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siko said:
I just came from the dealer's and I was told that the new X5 is coming to dealer this december... at least here in Canada.

If that's true, I imagine the launch is pretty soon.
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True, NA sales start late November / early December. Europe early 2007.

Expect press release in July / August.

And for a "pre-press release": stay tuned!
 
Deutsch

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A series of teasters. At the very least it won't be as bad as the promo for the Cayenne before it was lauched, there was video after video, sketch after sketch , and so on. The new X5 however will be here sooner than later, and I'm looking forward to it. The new X5, the only SAV, the only "Activity" vehicle worth while.
 
EnI

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To stay at the top of your game ...
To perform at your best ...
You have to ..................... Change the rules!


A "creative marketing campaign" starts in June - 1 article per week.
So, 8 articles - 8 weeks.


P.S.: Now you get a nice hint when E70 PR comes out. ;)
 
Osnabrueck

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Info from Wikipedia:

The E70 will bring new engines to the X5 lineup. BMW will begin a shift of replacing engines from the 2006 7-Series. It is likely that the E70 will inherit those same powertrains.

Petrol models will include:

X5 3.0i 3.0 L 255 hp (190.2 kW) inline-6
X5 4.0i 4.0 L 275 hp (205.1 kW) V8
X5 5.0i 5.0 L 355 hp (264.7 kW) V8
X5 5.4is 5.4 L 420 hp (313.2 kW) V8

Transmission choices will likely remain like those today: 5-speed manual and 6-speed Steptronic. It is possible for BMW to implement their 6-speed SMG system into the V8-powered models. Also, this generation's xDrive AWD system will continue largely unchanged into the E70. Rumors also floating around is that the BMW 7-Series Electronic Shifter will be used in the E70 to rival the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class' shifter.
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Accurate? I dunno. Sounds plausible though.
 
EnI

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Osnabrueck said:
Info from Wikipedia:

Accurate? I dunno. Sounds plausible though.
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Yes & no.

6-speed manual, not 5-speed. And 6-speed automatic. No SMG.

Modified xDrive.

No new engine will debute along with E70. E70 will get the exsisting engines from other BMW models (I6 & V8 petrol & diesel engines). The "S" model coming later with V8 turbo.
 
Deutsch

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This brings into scope my confusion w/ the whole turbocharged engine strategy... I thought these blown engines would replace current crop? No more naturally aspirated engines? The way it sounds w/ your info Eni is that these engines are reserved especially for the "S" variants, though that isn't the case w/ the E92 335?
 
EnI

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Deutsch said:
This brings into scope my confusion w/ the whole turbocharged engine strategy... I thought these blown engines would replace current crop? No more naturally aspirated engines? The way it sounds w/ your info Eni is that these engines are reserved especially for the "S" variants, though that isn't the case w/ the E92 335?
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Turbo engines are here to replace large displacement engines. E.g. 3.0L I6 turbo instead of 3.5L I6 NA. Or 4.0L V8 turbo instead of 5.0L V8 NA. Etc.

We will see two engines of a same displacement: one NA and one turbo. This is the strategy.

E.g. 1.6 + 1.6 turbo instead of 1.8 NA, 2.0 +2.0 turbo instead of 2.5 NA, 3.0 + 3.0 turbo instead of 3.5L NA, 4.0 + 4.0L turbo instead of 5.0L NA, 6.0 + 6.0 turbo instead of ??? NA , etc.

That X5 will get V8 turbo in "S" model is just a coincidence.
Eg. the new V8 turbo will be featured in "non-S" models of e.g. new 6er, 7er, 5er, V5, X6.
 
Deutsch

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EniLab said:
Turbo engines are here to replace large displacement engines. E.g. 3.0L I6 turbo instead of 3.5L I6 NA. Or 4.0L V8 turbo instead of 5.0L V8 NA. Etc.

We will see two engines of a same displacement: one NA and one turbo. This is the strategy.

E.g. 1.6 + 1.6 turbo instead of 1.8 NA, 2.0 +2.0 turbo instead of 2.5 NA, 3.0 + 3.0 turbo instead of 3.5L NA, 4.0 + 4.0L turbo instead of 5.0L NA, 6.0 + 6.0 turbo instead of ??? NA , etc.

That X5 will get V8 turbo in "S" model is just a coincidence.
Eg. the new V8 turbo will be featured in "non-S" models of e.g. new 6er, 7er, 5er, V5, X6.
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10-4, thanks for taking the time out to explain the turbo strategy.:t-cheers:
 
siko

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The purist-part in me ins't all that keen on that many turbos... that said, I understand the strategy and might change my mind once I test drive (eventually) the 335i.
 
wltsm

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EniLab said:
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So, let the countdown begins ...


:eusa_danc
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You're not going to do a day count down like that guy did for the S class are you?:D

I'm sure the X5 will be very good, and a V8 turbo, I'm sure BMW will do this right. They wouldn't make turbo engines if they weren't as good as N/A ones!

BTW, when will the 335i get driven, how long is it till the car will get reviewed?
 
EnI

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BMW_Dude said:
You're not going to do a day count down like that guy did for the S class are you?:D

I'm sure the X5 will be very good, and a V8 turbo, I'm sure BMW will do this right. They wouldn't make turbo engines if they weren't as good as N/A ones!

BTW, when will the 335i get driven, how long is it till the car will get reviewed?
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1. No, there will be no such countdown. :D Only one informative article / teaser per week. Totally unofficial.

2. Absolutely true.

3. After the production begins (June 2006). So expect press drives & reports sometimes in Summer.
 
vedjo01

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Osnabrueck said:
Info from Wikipedia:



Accurate? I dunno. Sounds plausible though.
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Well,only this 4.0 V8 is bit odd..I don´t see meaning of this engine because BMW allready has R6 with similar performance(3.0 TT..):confused:
 

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