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BMW X5. Caution, crocodiles!

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In the state of Florida, where the renewed BMW X5 took place, crocodiles are found. That is why a illustrated leaf was put in each car, which explained what could not be done when meeting with a toothy monster. From the instructions it was followed that the alligator should not be hugged, fed it with ice cream and in no case sorry for my French to urinate on a dangerous reptile

Test pilot
Stanislav Pavlov, 38 years old, editor -in -chief of the magazine, driving experience for 20 years, personal car Mazda6

Oddly enough, but the crocodile and the BMW X5 have a lot in common. The first, a guard of prey, can pretend to be a log for days, and then in the blink of an eye to cling to nothing unmistakable. Then the predator begins to rotate frantically, literally unscrewing what was in his mouth. The Bavarian crossover also gives the impression of an innocent lamb right up to the contact of the right leg with the accelerator pedal. And then the just humbly parked car turns into a real devil, capable of ahead, conquer, destroy and generally tear any, like a tuzik, a heating pad.

To be honest, during a transatlantic flight from Europe to America, the new crossover seemed a little different. I expected to see dramatic changes in appearance, which could not but scare. The former X5, which essentially founded the Sport Activity Vehicle, was not like a ten, it became a standard, an unsurpassed model for all times. An awkward intervention threatened with the loss of the previous image and, as a result, a reduction in sales. Apparently, the creators of the new model, who chose the path of evolution, guessed about this. That's right, the revolution does not need sharp movements can harm.

The work of designers with the new X5 can be compared with difficulty plastic surgeons. It seems the person is the same, but it looks fresh, younger and more attractive. In the automotive language, the synonyms of these terms are dynamism and modernity. At the same time, Bavarian artists do not follow fashionable trends, but go to the forefront of this process. The design of the body is still distinguished by harmonious proportions that emphasize elegance and swiftness. Due to the long base, short overhangs and large wheels, the front and back parts of the car are visually balanced. The angles of inclination of the racks are perfectly consistent with each other, having a common imaginary point of the connection. This gives rise to a similarity with a powerful squat animal reliably based on paws. What is not a crocodile?!

German car artists sincerely believed that with their innovations in appearance they emphasize the use of a crossover on public roads. It is understandable. Essentially, X5 is a hybrid of an SUV and a quick city car. The practice of recent years clearly testifies: the car has firmly settled on the streets of the main megacities in the world. Why, in this case, to claim the laurels of a hundred percent crook? On the contrary, the center of gravity must be smoothly moved towards a quick and clever city dweller, which, however, is capable of exploits surrounded by wildlife. The characteristic contours of the hood, large nostrils and dual round headlights once again emphasize the thoroughness of the model.

A new interpretation of the image of the X-series characteristic of machines is expressed in the structure of the front apron and the position of fog headlights. By the way, they are included in standard equipment. An increase in the number of parts painted in the color of the body visually brings the front of the car to the road. And large internal and external air intakes indicate the increased power of the engines. Black cladding on the lower edge of the body seems significantly already. An additional element indicating the strong character of the debutant is a matte-silver protective plate of the bottom. And on a new round of evolution X5 remains a good SUV. True, we were not able to check this on perfectly direct American highweacs. But it turned out to evaluate the capabilities of the V-shaped eight, which gained new forces thanks to the TwinPower Turbo technology and the fuel direct injection system. Now this unique engine with a turbocharger with a volume of 4.4 l issues 407 liters to the mountain. With. The torque reaches a maximum of 600 nm in the range from 1750 to 4500 min-1. In practice, this means that a two -ton monster gains the first hundred of Lord! for 5.5 s. Personally, I did not fly on fighters, unlike our prime minister, but I think that I experienced similar sensations. When you sit behind the wheel, the overload is transferred more or less easily. But if the driver’s place is occupied by a colleague in the workshop, get ready for strong impressions. My cerebellum completely refused to believe in the reality of what was happening. To understand what we are talking about, remember the most terrible American hill in your life and multiply the experienced emotions by two. Horror! Next, I will write banality: the maximum speed of X5, of course, limited by electronics, is 250 km/h. However, the most amazing is not in the crazy seconds that is able to gain, and then no less effectively extinguish the Bavarian crossover. Attention, the average fuel consumption does not exceed 12.5 liters per hundred. Think about it, not 20 or even 15, but only 12.5. This is really cool.

In the Commonwealth with the eight, an impeccable 8-speed automatic box works, which is installed in the basic configuration for all versions X5. By the way, this automatic transmission plays a significant role in the small consumption of fuel.

In terms of controllability and stability, no revolutionary changes occurred. The intellectual system of all -wheel drive XDRive, presented in the first generation X5, was only consistently improved. But this is the phenomenon of this crossover. Having made a breakthrough marked by the appearance of a fundamentally new car, engineers did not make cardinal changes that would cross out the previous work. And thank you very much!


We do not love
Using a small remote control, passengers can control the monitors built into the head restraint. Comfortable

The white BMW X5 salon has never been so luxurious to him. Light

The elegant design of the wheel discs indicates the roll in the direction of urban operation. Elegantly


Driving
At one time, the founding SAV segment, the BMW X5 crossover still sets manageability standards.

Salon
Salon X5 can be compared with an apartment of a music lover stuffed with various fashionable things.

Comfort
It is difficult to assume that at the present stage of the development of the automotive, someone managed to create a more comfortable crossover.

Safety
There is no doubt that in terms of security parameters, the novelty will receive the highest ratings on Euro NCAP tests.

Price
The high prices of BMW fans have never stopped.


Advantages and disadvantages
+ Great dynamics, luxurious salon, good cross -country ability.
- Problems may arise when transporting crocodiles.


Specifications
Mark and model - BMW X3 3.0SI
Dimensions - 4569x1853x1674 mm
Engine - gasoline, in order, 6 cylinders, 2996 cm3, 272 hp/6650 min -1
Transmission - automatic, 6 -speed
Dynamics - 232 km/h; 7.2 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Audi Q7, Mercedes -Benzml, Volkswagen Touareg


Our opinion
The BMW engineers and designers have minimized the risk of failure that have chosen the path of evolution. Surely the new X5 of nearby serious problems will continue the glorious path of the predecessor. Moreover, the dynamic characteristics that fans of the brand so appreciate have increased significantly.


Author: Stanislav Pavlov

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [July 2010]