The new 2019 BMW X5 is anticipated to have its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show this October, making its online debut earlier in the summer, but the first official images have already found their way on the web. While we weren’t absolutely sure on Monday when Josh Byrnes stumbled upon two low-resolution pictures of the next X5, the discovery of a full gallery on Chinese forums today leaves no questions open about their authenticity. The exterior styling is evolutionary with the 2019 X5 fusing elements from the current BMW X3 and the forthcoming BMW X7 that we’ve seen in concept form. That’s not to say that Munich isn’t introducing some fresh design cues like the oversized double kidney grille that dominates the front, or the kinked crease on the rear fenders and more bulbous taillights. It’s an evolutionary tale inside too, with the new X5 adopting an array of climate controls and other buttons just under the 12.3 inch center screen, together with a number of buttons and new switchgear on the lower center console. You’ll also notice the digitalized instrument cluster flanked by a large central touchscreen for controlling all infotainment functions on the right.
Beyond the design, the G05-codenamed luxury SUV is built around the same CLAR (cluster architecture) platform as the 7-Series with a new suspension that includess a double wishbone front axle and a five-line rear axle. According to preliminary data accompanying the pictures, the new X5 measures 4,945mm (194.7 in.) long, 2,004mm (78.9 in.) wide, 1,791mm (70.5 in.) tall, with a 2,975mm (117.1 in.) wheelbase. This makes it 36mm (1.4 in.) longer, 66mm (2.6 in.) wider, and 19mm (0.75 in.) taller than the previous generation, with a 42mm (1.65 in.) increase in the wheelbase. Borrowing its powertrains from the latest 5-Series, the 2019 BMW X5 will eventually offer a range of 2.0-liter four, 3.0-liter straight-six and 4.4-liter eight-cylinder turbocharged gasoline units, alongside 2.0-liter four and 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo diesels. The most potent choice will be the X5 M with the M5’s monstrous 592 hp (441 kW / 600 PS) twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 combined with xDrive all-wheel drive. Right now, the only models confirmed are the xDrive40i with a 340PS B58 3.0-liter straight-six turbo, the xDrive50i with a 462PS 4.4-liter V8 turbo and the diesel xDrive30d with a 262PS 3.0-liter inline-six. Watch this space for more information.
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Myk Belmonte revisits the previous model which failed to gain market share. Honda is in a mixed bag when it comes to building SUVs. Their first attempt in that category was the Crossroad, basically a rebadged Land Rover Discovery Series I. Their attempts are mixed from the fail (second generation Crossroad) to the success (CR-V). With the premium SUV market in the rise, Honda Cars Philippines fielded in the Pilot in 2006. Our market basically had the updated version in the US, but only a limited number of units were available. It was discontinued at the end of 2008, or in easy words, the last unit to be sold. The second generation Pilot was brought back in June 2012 (or nearly six years after the original Philippine release). At par with other Japanese rivals, the Pilot costs less than half of its P2.6M price when it was new. For just a snip below or above a million bucks, one can get a functional and reliable SUV for less cash.
