X5 M in the Market
Purists might grumble about the revered M badge spreading to BMW's crossovers, but as other manufacturers have shown, there's money to be made in high-performance SUVs; you need only look at Mercedes-Benz's lineup of AMG SUVs or high-powered versions of the Porsche Cayenne to realize that.
Whether or not the X5 M ruffles feathers within M-enthusiast circles, it's sure to shake things up in the high-performance SUV category. It's extremely well-executed, blending everyday drivability with remarkable performance.
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A new eight-speed automatic transmission is standard on the 2011 models and
replaces a six-speed automatic. The xDrive35i has BMW's new single-turbo
3.0-liter inline six-cylinder (replacing a twin ...
Destination guidance with traffic
bulletins
Semi-dynamic destination guidance
When traffic bulletin reception is switched on,
semi-dynamic destination guidance is active.
The destination guidance system takes the
available traffic informa ...
The concept
The following can be displayed or operated using
the buttons and the thumbwheel on the
steering wheel and the display in the instrument
cluster:
▷ Current audio source.
▷ Programs ...