Gurugram – BMW India has launched the updated BMW X5, and it’s not just a luxury SUV anymore—it’s practically a lifestyle subscription that also happens to have wheels. Locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai, the new X5 variants come with features that make you wonder if you should drive it, live in it, or take it on a Himalayan expedition.
Prices That Pack a Punch
The ex-showroom prices for the new X5 begin at ₹1.00 crore for the xDrive40i and go up to ₹1.15 crore for the xDrive30d M Sport Pro. Yes, that’s steep, but considering it comes with enough features to rival a tech start-up, buyers may forgive the number (after a deep breath and some financial yoga with BMW India Financial Services).
Looks That Could Intimidate Traffic
The new X5 wears its dominant presence like a badge of honor. With 21-inch alloys, matrix Adaptive LED headlights with blue accents, and an illuminated “X” motif in the taillamps, the SUV doesn’t just take road presence seriously—it practically auditions for a Bollywood villain role every time you pull into the valet.
M Sport Pro: Gym Mode, But for Cars
For those who think “luxury” is incomplete without some muscle, the M Sport Pro package adds glossy black kidney grilles, fiery red calipers, an M Sport exhaust, and sporty seat belts. Translation: you can terrify other motorists without even honking.
xOffroad: Because Who Needs Roads Anyway?
The X5 now comes standard with the xOffroad package. With a switch on the console, you can pick modes like xSand, xRocks, xGravel, or xSnow. Basically, whether you’re in Rajasthan’s dunes, Leh’s mountains, or your neighbor’s unpaved driveway, the X5 will politely whisper: “Don’t worry, I’ve got this.”
Luxury That Doubles as Therapy
Inside, you get Comfort Seats, Harman Kardon sound, four-zone climate control, and a massive widescreen curved display that makes your smartphone feel inadequate. Toss in a panoramic sunroof and digital key access via smartphone, and suddenly your iPhone is your chauffeur too.
Engines That Mean Business
The 3.0L inline-six petrol delivers 381 hp and does 0–100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. The diesel offers 650 Nm of torque and still manages a 6.1-second sprint. Add in a 48V mild-hybrid motor for extra shove and better efficiency—because nothing says responsible luxury like eco-conscious horsepower.
Digital Sorcery Inside
The X5 doubles as a tech hub with BMW ConnectedDrive, smartphone parking via the MyBMW app, and an Intelligent Personal Assistant that makes Siri sound shy. If you ever get bored of driving, just park it with your phone while pretending you’re in a sci-fi movie.
The new BMW X5 isn’t just a car—it’s a personality upgrade. It conquers sand, snow, rocks, and probably traffic jams with equal elegance. In short, the updated X5 is proof that BMW has successfully created a vehicle that’s part luxury suite, part mountain goat, and part smartphone with wheels.
