New BMW X5 Lands in India

BMW has launched the new X5 in India with prices starting at ₹1 crore (ex-showroom). The big news is the addition of M Sport Pro variants which give this luxury SUV a sportier edge without compromising on comfort and tech.

A Sportier Look

The X5 now looks bolder with its reworked kidney grille, slimmer LED headlamps and fresh 3D tail-light design. It rides on 21-inch alloy wheels as standard and the M Sport Pro gets black styling bits, red brake calipers and a sporty exhaust. You can even option the ‘Iconic Glow’ illuminated grille which makes the X5 stand out in the dark.

Inside: Where Tech Meets Comfort

Inside, the highlight is BMW’s new curved screen setup, pairing a 12.3-inch driver display with a larger 14.9-inch infotainment unit in one sweeping panel. It runs the latest iDrive 8 software with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and BMW Digital Key Plus. There’s a panoramic sunroof with Sky Lounge lighting, four-zone climate control and optional third-row seating. Music lovers get a Harman Kardon system as standard and can upgrade to a Bowers & Wilkins hi-fi for that concert hall feel.

Under the Bonnet: Powerful Yet Refined

The X5 gets two six-cylinder engines both with 48V mild-hybrid tech and xDrive all-wheel drive.

• Petrol xDrive40i – 381 bhp, 520 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 5.4s
• Diesel xDrive30d – 286 bhp, 650 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 6.1s

All variants are equipped with an 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission and adaptive 2-axle air suspension for a refined and comfortable ride. BMW also offers an xOffroad package, which unlocks drive modes tailored for tricky surfaces such as sand, gravel, rocks, and even snow.

Price and Variants

The X5 lineup in India:

• xDrive40i – ₹1 crore
• xDrive30d – ₹1.02 crore
• xDrive40i M Sport Pro – ₹1.13 crore
• xDrive30d M Sport Pro – ₹1.15 crore

Competitors: Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi Q7, Volvo XC90, Lexus RX

Conclusion

The updated X5 doesn’t break new ground but the combination of bolder looks, tech-laden cabin and sporty M Sport Pro trims puts it right in the sweet spot of India’s luxury SUV market. For anyone looking for style, power and practicality the new X5 is hard to ignore.

FAQs

How much is the new BMW X5 priced in India?
₹1 crore (ex-showroom) for the xDrive40i variant.

What’s new in the BMW X5 M Sport Pro variant?
Black styling bits, M-specific exhaust and red brake calipers.