The Australian X5 Thread

[x5mad]

Originally Posted by mozzy

Enquired about updating my whereis from disk 13 to today to the latest version 16. Whereis don't handle BMW direct anymore. Rang dealer around $480 whew that is dear pity I don't know a bm owner with 16

These DVDs are rather steep considering those portable units have upgrades, which have better functionality, for less than $200. I have version 14 and wouldn't mind upgrading to the latest one.

There is a way around the steep prices but errrr not quite kosher. You could get a few friends together who need the same disk and sort of do a 'group buy'. They are very easy to 'back up'....

[anzer]

will be interesting to see when BMW update their website with details ..spoke to dealer today and he said demos are very close ..come in and try ..and I will ...

Note first article has correct prices, second one is misinformed


1st of June 2010 | 14:55 GMT | Daniel Patrascu
2011 BMW X5 Starts at AU$92,100
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BMW X5 Australian prices announced
Entry level X5 xDrive30d to sell from $92,100
Top of the range xDrive50i Sport sells for AU$133,400


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BMW X5
The Australian division of German manufacturer BMW announced yesterday the prices for the new facelifted X5 SUV. To begin sales Down Under next month, the new X5 will start at $92,100 for the X5 xDrive30d.

As you already know, All the models of the new line come with EfficientDynamics and eight-speed automatic transmission as standard. BMW offers four engine choices: X5 xDrive50i (4.4l TwinPower Turbo V8, 407 bhp), X5 xDrive35i (six-cylinder petrol TwinPower Turbo, 306 bhp), X5 xDrive40d (diesel six cylinder, 306 bhp) and X5 xDrive30d (six cylinder diesel, 245 bhp). Prices for each are listed below:

BMW X5 xDrive30d - AU$92,100
BMW X5 xDrive35i - AU$103,900
BMW X5 xDrive40d Sport - AU$113,300
BMW X5 xDrive50i Sport - AU$133,400

On the outside, BMW has revised the color choice, which now includes Deep Sea Blue, Platinum Grey and Sparkling Bronze. The car received corona rings headlights (the so called angel eyes) with full LEDs, while the rear taillights received a L-shaped LED design.

On the inside, the new X5 adds optional leather trim Nevada in Cinnamon Brown and Oyster, as well as a matt Satin Silver trim strip. The new BMW X5 is equipped as standard with iDrive control system with 6.5-inch control display (or 8.8-inch display when ordered in conjunction with the navigation system Professional).

The X5 is Australia's top-selling luxury SAV for the last seven years and the addition of the facelifted versions is expected to help BMW continue its domination.
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BMW Australia has today released details of the mid-life update for the BMW X5, with new engines, driver assistance systems and increased standard equipment to be among the key changes when it hits showrooms next month.

The entry-level xDrive30d starts at $92,100* and benefits from a 15 percent improvement in fuel consumption over the outgoing model – bringing average fuel use down to 7.4 litres/100km. Despite the improved efficiency, performance remains strong with the turbo diesel powering from 0-100km/h in 7.6 seconds.
The $103,900* xDrive40d replaces the xDrive35d and features an all-aluminium straight-six with TwinPower Turbo and direct injection. Power and torque peak at 225kW and 600Nm (up 15kW/20Nm), while 0-100km/h acceleration is 0.4 seconds better at 6.6secs. Like the xDrive30d, fuel consumption is 15 percent sharper meaning it uses 7.5 litres/100km combined.

Replacing the xDrive30i is the $113,300* xDrive35i, which shaves 1.3 seconds off its 0-100km/h time (6.8secs) and 1.6 litres/100km off the old model’s fuel consumption (11.7 litres/100km down to 10.1).
At the top of the range sits the $133,400* xDrive50i which takes over from the xDrive48i. Powered by a new 300kW/600Nm TwinPower Turbo direct injection V8, the xDrive50i develops 39kW more than the model it replaces and a whopping 245Nm more torque. Sprint times to 100km/h have dropped more than a second to 5.5secs.

The new eight-speed automatic transmission is standard across the range which also receives modestly redesigned front and rear aprons, front air intakes and “night-time design” tail lights with LEDs light banks. Dual round bi-xenon headlamps with LED “corona rings” are fitted as a premium daytime running option.

BMW ConnectedDrive offers a range of features including head-up display, active cornering headlights, high-beam assistant, park distance control and reversing camera with Top View, active cruise control with Stop & Go function, lane departure warning and side view.
Handling and manoeuvrability can also be enhanced with the addition of BMW’s speed-dependent Servotronic steering assist system with Active Steering, and Adaptive Drive which reduces body roll.

A range of added-value packages will also be on offer to buyers of the new BMW X5 when it hits local dealerships in late June.
*Manufacturer’s Recommended List Price is shown and includes GST and Luxury Car Tax (LCT) but excludes dealer charges, stamp duty, statutory charges and on-road charges which are additional and vary between dealers and States/Territories. Customers are advised to contact their nearest BMW dealer for all pricing inquiries.

[Ninja]

the twin-turbo 35i at $103k sounds very tempting...heaps better value than the 5 series GT!

[anzer]

Driveaway though will be more like 120k by the time you add innovation equivalent package, a few extra goodies, and onroad. But still good value regardless.

[watrob]

Originally Posted by anzer

Driveaway though will be more like 120k by the time you add innovation equivalent package, a few extra goodies, and onroad. But still good value regardless.

By the time you add adaptive drive, active steer, HUD, premium sound, third row seats, sun roof, 20" wheels, perf leather, heated seats, active seats, m-sport pack, towbar etc etc etc etc, it will run $180k.

Just priced one the same as my current spec!

[anzer]

Fark, that's x5m pricing

[Fraser]

Originally Posted by watrob

By the time you add adaptive drive, active steer, HUD, premium sound, third row seats, sun roof, 20" wheels, perf leather, heated seats, active seats, m-sport pack, towbar etc etc etc etc, it will run $180k.

Just priced one the same as my current spec!

Is that right? $180K for a maxed 35i?

[Ninja]

thats overly exaggerated...

[aus x5]

No its not exaggerated at all! Go in and spec one up with every option including individual paint and leather. Its very easy to get to 180k

[anzer]

This would be a case where the sum is not greater than the parts combined... You'd have to be blind drunk rolling out of a successful poker win to do that ... Or money laundering to the max. Once again, you'd get an x5m for that money with a little haggle.