Lightproof bandage we were not given, and the first encounter took place without the expected pomp. Wooden podium, surrounded by five demonstration screens, slowly rotating really grown up in all dimensions X5. Length has increased by 18,7 cm, width - 6,1 cm and the wheelbase - at 11.3 cm, but the proportion remained the same: a short front overhang, long bonnet, swollen wheel arches ... And if not for information from the press release, I would not even notice the additional inches. But the aluminum hood and front plastic fenders visible. No, the eye is no difference with the usual steel, from which it made the rest of the body, but soft hood adds points for pedestrian safety, and light wings reduce weight. By the way, 8-cylinder version of the new X5 was slightly heavier than its predecessor with the motor of the same volume, but the new and the old X5 with diesel engines weigh the same. Moreover, the torsional rigidity has increased from 23,500 to 27,000 lb / oz.
Compared with its predecessor newcomer looks more aggressive, but not brutal. His appearance has become more intelligent and swift (which has a positive impact on the aerodynamics - drag coefficient of a car with a spring suspension of 0.33), though approaching in the rearview mirror the X5 continues to be a desire to give way. Regarding the new design concept BMW, in the case of the X5 has been chosen an evolutionary path, when compared with models of the 5 th and 7 th series. Therefore, the car is perceived whole, harmonious, without a hint of ambiguity. However, judging by the fact that the new X5 is a queue, the Russian market will take the "Bavarian" even the most daring and controversial appearance.
The words that in the X5 accurately recognize a true BMW, meant not only the handling characteristics, but also tactile sensations in the cabin. Small-diameter steering wheel with a puffy profiled rim trimmed with thick skin. True, such a wheel can be found in other models of BMW, but if you drop a hand on the selector "machine", immediately becomes clear: you sit in the new X5! Habit gears gave way to an ergonomic joystick, electronically controlled.
By clicking the button in its front part and moving it back and forth, you switch modes "Reverse", "Neutral" and "Drive." Rental includes a separate button. Shaking the selector to the left, activate the sports mode and, optionally, manually. Long accustomed selector does not require, but also a significant advantage over the already familiar lever there. Then, why reinvent the wheel? The meaning is. Firstly, the new joystick takes up less space. Secondly, progress is not standing still is largely due to innovation BMW.
And finally, thirdly, the new X5 has become perhaps the most intense advanced car electronics in the model range BMW. Wherever you look, everywhere advanced technologies. The once controversial in terms of perception iDrive became much more logical. In addition, the center console appeared eight programmable buttons, so that in the labyrinths of multimedia systems can now be less likely to sink. Reversing camera makes it easy with a wide viewing angle, and forward movement is like in the cockpit fighter: the speedometer, navigation system and cruise control are displayed on the windshield using the Head-Up-Display. Admittedly, in terms of ergonomics is a very useful feature that not only improves driving safety, but the overall level of comfort. Also, the new BMW X5 is equipped with adaptive cruise control, which monitors the traffic situation through the eyes of the radar. You'll see, one never knows cars an hour will do even without driver involvement, but without them we have nowhere ...
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