E70 to get "efficiency Dynamics" from october build...WOW!
 

Effeicency dynamics to be included from october on the e70

Source http://www.autoindustry.co.uk/news/week-25_6_2007:

BMW also reports that a new ‘EfficientDynamics’ BMW X5 3.0d goes on sale in October with a revised engine making it the only conventionally-powered vehicle in its segment with a CO2 emissions figure that falls below the highest 225g/km ‘G’ banding for Vehicle Excise Duty. The new model now comes with Brake Energy Regeneration and various needs-only control of ancillary devices. An air-conditioning compressor that decouples from the drivetrain when not in use and air flaps that can close off air flow to the engine to improve aerodynamics when the engine is not at full load are two such examples. All of these features enable the model to produce a CO2 emission figure of 214g/km – a drop of 17g/km compared to the previous model.
The changes on the X5 3.0d have resulted in the vehicle now qualifying for Band F instead of Band G Vehicle Excise Duty, saving owners £95 a year. Fuel consumption on the combined cycle also improves from 32.5mpg to 34.9mpg, as does acceleration from zero to 62mph – down to 8.1 seconds from 8.3 seconds.
News of the revised 3.0-litre diesel comes at the same time as fuel saving technology has been applied to the range-topping 4.8-litre petrol and 3.0-litre petrol-engined variants. The BMW X5 3.0si now records a icombined consumption figure of 27.7mpg compared to 25.9mpg. Emissions have been cut from 260g/km to 244g/km. Meanwhile, the BMW X5 4.8i sees its consumption figure improve from 22.6mpg to 23.5mpg and the CO2 emissions figure drop from 299g/km to 286g/km.

No mention of the SD having this but youd kinda expect it!

It is available in the sd. I posted it in this thread

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e70-forum/...firmed-uk.html

EfficientDynamics is being introduced across the BMW range. Not sure if I would be too happy if I had just bought a 3.0d. The most importnat thing from a UK owners perspective is that it brings the 3.0d and sd below the 225g/km emissions target.

So does 'going on sale' mean ordering from October or delivered for October?

It means built in October I believe. At least that is what my dealer told me, I ordered a a 3.0 sd for October build with the EfficientDynamics upgrades last week. The 3.od

X5 3.0d goes on sale in October as per the news release. Check this post

Close off air flow to improve aerodynamics..!!??! .hopefully it doesn't close off the fresh air to the interior..!!..These guys have thought of everything...!!!

Great news! So the 3.0si and the 4.8i will also enjoy the benefit of the new brake regeneration technology. By the way, does this mean that the 2008 will start from Oct 07? I've read somewhere that the 08 suppose to start in Aug/Sept 07.