US BMW dealers are receiving order guides for the upcoming 2014 BMW X5 (F15), along with a special order form to order their first demo cars. The order guides reveal the lines, options and packages that will be available on the F15 X5.
Images of the production model were already leaked last month (copied below) and it showed the latest in BMW styling and design elements, including headlights which connect to the kidney grilles, air curtain technology in the bumper and functional front fender vents. Other technologies expected to debut on the F15 X5 include a pedestrian airbag system and the iDrive Touch Controller System.
The new X5 is expected to weigh less than the current X5 and ride on a modified version of the F10 5 series chassis and continue being produced in BMW’s Spartanburg, South Carolina plant.
Production starts this summer, so expect the new X5 to bow at either the Geneva show next week or the NY auto show in late March. We will print pricing information as soon as it becomes available.
The ordering guide shows that colors, trims, leather, and wheels options (and options/packages) that will be available. Also seen is the introduction of different “Lines” for the X5 – the “Luxury Line” and the “xLine”.
Availability / Production
- Production begins August 2013 (except xDrive35d which begins December 2013)
- Arrives in showrooms in fourth quarter of 2013 (by October), except xDrive35d which will arrive early 2014
- Produced exclusively at BMW’s Spartanburg, SC plant
Powertrains / Models (U.S.)
- sDrive35i
- xDrive35i
- 3.0L TwinPower (twin-scroll) Turbo inline 6 cylinder (N55)
- 300 hp @ 5800 RPM / 300 lb-ft torque @ 1200-5000 RPM
- 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec (0.2 sec faster than predecessor)
- MPG expected to be higher (EPA mileage estimates to come later)
- xDrive50i
- 4.4L V8 (N63Tu)
- 445 hp between 5500-6000 RPM / 480 lb-ft torque @ 2000-4500 RPM
- 0-60 mph: 4.9 sec (0.4 sec faster than predecessor)
- MPG expected to be higher (EPA mileage estimates to come later)
- xDrive35d (comes early 2014)
- 3.0L TwinPower Turbo with VNT turbocharging and common rail direct injection
- 255 hp / 413 lb-ft torque @ 1500-3000 RPM
- 0-62 mph: 6.9 sec (preliminary)
Exterior / Lines / M Sport
- Air Curtains make debut on an X model bumper
- Air Breathers (on front fenders) funnel air from Air Curtains
- Vertical Aero Blades (first on a BMW) work with roof spoiler to channel air for better aerodynamics
- Air deflectors on the front wheel arches
- xLine
- Brushed stainless steel underbody protection panel
- Air intake bars, kidney grille bars and rear trim strip in matte silver
- Side view mirror bases, B0pillar and C-pillar in high gloss black
- Satin aluminum exterior window trim
- Roof rails available in Satin Aluminum or high-gloss black
- Sport steering wheel
- Aluminum running boards
- 19″ Orbit Grey wheels (20″ Y-spoke wheels optional upgrade)
- Luxury Line
- Body color matched underbody protection panel and wheel arches
- Black kidney grilles with high-gloss chrome fronts
- T-shaped bars for outer air intakes and louvers for the lower aperture
- Chrome trim strip for the rear apron
- Chrome exterior window trim
- Side view mirror bases, B-pillars and C-pillars in high-gloss black
- Roof rails available in Satin Aluminum or high-gloss black
- Sport steering wheel
- 19″ V-spoke wheels (20″ Y-spoke wheels optional upgrade)
- M Sport
- M-aerodynamic body kit
- Shadowline trim
- high-gloss roof rails
- 19-inch M-Double Spoke light alloy wheels (20-inch M-Double Spoke wheels optional upgrade
- Interior includes an 8-speed sport automatic transmission with shift-paddles, M-sport steering wheel, anthracite headliner, M foot rest and door sills, Aluminum Hexagonal trim and sport seats. Multi-contour seats can be specified as an alternative. An M Adaptive Suspension may also be specified as an upgrade.
Interior / Interior Packages
- BMW Navigation iDrive system, with touchpad and freestanding 10.2-inch Control Display Monitor
- Displays for the climate control and ventilation systems feature black panel technology.
- Optional Rear comfort seats with seat heating, bespoke upholstery, and backrest adjustment
- Optional third row of seats
- Maximum storage area of 66 cu.ft., a 7% increase over predecessor
- Split two-section power tailgate
- Ivory White Interior Design Package
- Ivory White Nappa Leather upholstery
- Dashboard covered in Atlas Grey leather with contrast stitching for seats and dashboard
- Fineline Oak Wood trim (other trims may be specified as an alternative)
- Mocha Interior Design Package
- Mocha Brown Nappa Leather upholstery
- Dashboard cover in Black Nappa leather with contrast stitching for seats and dashboard
- Fineline Pure Wood Trim (other trims may be specified as an alternative)
Transmission / Steering / Efficientdynamics
- Standard 8 speed automatic transmission
- Optional 8 speed sport automatic transmission with new launch control function
- Electric Power Steering
- Optional Active Steering
- ECO PRO mode [manages engine, accelerator, transmission characteristic and controls electronics/climate control]
- Brake Energy Regeneration
- Auto Start/Stop
