A few days ago, a blockbuster model of BMW turned out to be out of the world, and everyone's attention was so high that it was even sent to Weibo hot search, which is BMW's new X5. Among the imported models, the sales volume and voice of the X5 is also the highest, and in 2021, through the sales of more than 50,000 units, it will directly suppress the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Audi Q7, and reach the top of the luxury medium and large SUV sales list.
It is precisely because the strength of imported X5 is very strong, and the response will be so strong when the domestic long-axis version of the new X5 is listed this time. The new X5 not only lengthens the wheelbase by 130mm, but also reduces the price by 100,000 yuan (the top match is 50,000 yuan) to the range of 605,000-775,000 yuan. Let's take a look at the new X5 of the domestic long axis version of this hot table.
1. Appearance: Continue the classic design, but more atmospheric
First of all, in terms of the front face, the new car did not undergo a drastic redesign, but continued the classic style of the X5. The enlarged double kidney grille is still there, and the chrome trim is very atmospheric and eye-catching.
The shape of the headlight group has not changed, it is still "original", and the inside of the narrow light group is a light source with laser headlights, and the theoretical illumination range can reach 500 meters when conditions permit.
A slight difference in the front face is the air intakes on both sides of the bumper, and the addition of inverted "L" shaped chrome trim strips, compared to the imported X5, more sharp and atmospheric.
The body side is the first highlight of this domestic extension, its wheelbase has increased from the 2975mm of the imported X5 to 3105mm, and it can already try to play with the big brother X7. At the same time, the body parameters have also been changed accordingly, to 5060/2004/1771 (1779) mm, the most intuitive embodiment is the wide rear door, you can clearly see that the area of the rear door has become larger, and the internal riding space will of course be more spacious. It is worth mentioning that the new BMW X5 offers five wheels to choose from, two of which are 22-inch (that is, the one on the real-life model, which needs to be optional), two 21-inch (mounted on the 3.0T model) and one 20-inch (mounted on the 2.0T model).
Some people say that after the X5 is extended, it doesn't look so harmonious, but I think this is BMW's improvement plan for most consumers in China, and this extension will definitely be loved by most people. In addition, the BMW X5 imported standard shaft has not been discontinued, and the overall benefits outweigh the disadvantages.
Coming to the rear of the body, the wide and heavy rear fenders symbolize that it is a long-shaft version of the model, in addition to other details that are similar to the standard shaft X5. The upper left side of the rear of the car is still pasted with the X5 tail logo, but there is more "BMW Brilliance" logo below, I don't know how many people will choose to cut out these four words after delivery.
The narrow blackened taillights have hardly changed, and with the diffuser with the M Performance kit and the bilateral double-out sports exhaust at the bottom, the layering and sporty sense of the rear of the vehicle are stronger.
From the increased chrome trim, the increased wheelbase, the color of the car paint based on stability, etc., it can be seen that the target population of the new BMW X5 is mainly a stable middle-aged consumer group, who often do not care much about the slightly uncoordinated body and "BMW Brilliance", which is cost-effective and has an atmospheric appearance.
Interior: Not only is it as simple as lengthening the wheelbase, the pain points are all pinched by BMW
First of all, look at the similar part, the domestic version in the interior design and materials and the imported version is almost no difference, all use wood, metal chrome with leather design ideas, but the domestic version in the steering wheel buttons, more use of metallic materials, take the Chinese people hate "plastic sense" careful thinking, compared to the imported version, the details of the design is more stylish.
The general design of the instrument and the central control screen has not changed, the 12.3-inch full LCD display + 12.3-inch central control screen, showing a strong sense of science and technology, while in terms of practicality, the BMW iDrive system that adds Tmall Genie, Tencent Small Scene, QQ Music and other configurations is obviously more in line with the use habits of the Chinese, which must be praised.
Let's take a look at the different places. BMW intimately for Chinese consumers to add wireless charging function, and the position of the wireless charging panel is very convenient, this design is careful, on the right side of the wireless charging board is a big X5 logo, always remind you, you open a noble BMW X5.
Moving the line of sight backwards, you can see the familiar BMW "chicken leg stall handle", but obviously in order to cater to consumers, the new X5 will replace the previous mediocre gear handle with the style of brilliant crystal, coupled with the "Angel Wings" welcome light blanket, intelligent induction atmosphere light and starry skylight with a sense of visual luxury.
Now, the second highlight of the domestic long-axis version of the new X5 is coming. The seats are all made of a new synthetic leather material called Sensafin, which is more powerful than traditional leather in terms of softness and touch, and with an ergonomic seat with an increase of 15mm backrest and cushion thickness, the comfort is very good.
The rear row is even more exaggerated, and BMW not only lengthens the wheelbase to enlarge the space, but also puts a lot of effort into the comfort experience of the rear passengers. The backrest angle is adjusted to 31 degrees, and it features a comfortable headrest and redesigned central armrest, as well as seat heating for maximum ride comfort.
Every change in the interior hits the pain points of our consumers, which is not difficult to explain why the launch of the new BMW X5 will bring such a huge heat, and in terms of comfort and practicality, the strength of the new X5 is beyond doubt.
Space: Thanks to the extended wheelbase, space is a solid improvement
The extension of the wheelbase has brought about an expansion of space, and the new BMW X5 did not disappoint us, the 175cm experiencer had almost two punches in the front row head space, and because of the higher body, the view was relatively good.
The rear space is really improved, the front row is adjusted to the driving sitting position, the rear row head still has a circle of one finger remaining, the leg space is more exaggerated, almost up to three punches, and don't forget that BMW has also upgraded the rear seat adjustment angle for the new X5, lengthened the seat cushion, so the overall ride is very spacious and comfortable.
It is worth mentioning that the height of the middle platform in the back row is not high, and there is no problem with the back row full of three people.
The design of the trunk is not much different from the imported standard shaft version in terms of space or opening and closing, the design of the heaven and earth door is more practical, the space is not a problem, and it is also equipped with an ESC function.
In terms of power, the new X5 xDrive 40Li is equipped with a 3.0T in-line six-cylinder turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 245 kW, a maximum torque of 450 Nm, and zero hundred acceleration of only 6.0 seconds. At the same time, in order to fully meet the diversified needs of Chinese consumers, the new X5 also offers a 2.0T inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 180 kilowatts and a peak torque of 400 Nm, which makes a large trade-off between power and fuel consumption, and the price is relatively lower.
summary:
Compared with the more expensive imported version, the new X5 has a relatively large improvement in practicality, comfort and space, and because of BMW's keen insight into the market, each upgraded configuration can be said to be a sharp blade, poking at consumer pain points, which is also a prerequisite for its possible success. However, recently there is news that the domestic long-shaft version of X5 terminals may increase in price, hoping that manufacturers will pay attention to such problems, after all, other competitors are also accelerating the layout of models in China, and competitiveness can soon keep up. As for more driving details, continue to pay attention to the oxcart network, we will follow up the report as soon as possible.