(Dan Tri) – 200 million VND more expensive than its predecessor, the BMW X5 2024, with a series of upgrades in design, technology and operation, will compete with Audi Q7, Volvo XC90 or Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Recently, Thaco Auto introduced the BMW X5 mid-life upgrade (LCI) to Vietnamese consumers.
Compared to its predecessor, the selling price of the new X5 increased by 190-240 million VND depending on the version, but is still more accessible when the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 costs from 4,509 billion VND.
Similar to most BMW cars with the LCI `label`, the different details in the X5 2024’s appearance are just enough to create something new.
The signature kidney-shaped grille is larger and more angular than before.
20-inch, multi-spoke wheels in dark gray Orbit Gray (M Sport) or 5-spoke `V` in light gray Ferric Gray (xLine).
The full-LED taillight cluster is eye-catching thanks to its decorative border and 3D embossed elongated `L` graphic that forms an `X` when put together, creating a water flow effect when opening/locking the vehicle.
The two variants of this SUV can be distinguished through details such as luggage racks or Satin aluminum window trim on the xLine version or glossy black on the M Sport version.
The exterior color palette for the 2024 X5 has more gray, replacing the previous blue.
The interior of the X5 LCI is more modern, especially the front row area.
The air conditioning vents have been redesigned, connected to the LED bar that decorates the interior with a prominent car name graphic similar to the `elder` X7 (Photo: Tien Dung).
The center console is neater than before with a gear shift lever instead of the traditional electronic gear lever.
Some other outstanding `options` include: panoramic sunroof, glossy wood trim (M Sport) or grained wood (xLine), front seats with memory and heating features,
250 million VND more expensive than the M Sport version, the xDrive40i xLine version has a high-quality leather dashboard and real leather seats instead of Sensafin artificial leather like the standard version, 4 independent zone automatic air conditioning,
The list of safety equipment on the X5 2024 is better than the GLE and Q7 thanks to the addition of proactive driver assistance features: lane departure warning, pre-collision warning and automatic emergency braking support.
The 3.0L turbocharged I6 gasoline engine code B58 on the X5 LCI produces a maximum capacity of 381 horsepower and 520Nm of maximum torque – 47 horsepower/70Nm stronger than the old version and more than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 14
Combined with the standard xDrive all-wheel drive system, the X5 LCI is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds (xLine) or 5.4 seconds (M Sport).