4th-gen BMW X5 to be launched on May 16, 2019

The fourth generation BMW X5 will be launched in India on May 16, 2019.

The new BMW X5 is based on the Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform. It measures 4,922 mm in length, 2,004 mm in width, 1,745 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,975 mm.

The new X5 gets revised exterior styling and a new interior. It features a larger twin-kidney grille flanked by twin-pod LED headlights. The front bumper has chrome inserts and houses rectangular fog lamps. The updated rear end gets redesigned wraparound tail lights and a new bumper with a silver scuff plate. The SUV has twin chrome exhaust tips.

The new X5 comes with dual-tone interiors and a redesigned dashboard featuring a floating touchscreen infotainment system. The car gets a 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel and a digital instrument cluster.

In India, the fourth generation X5 is expected to be offered with a 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder diesel engine that produces 261 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 620 Nm @ 2,000-2,500 rpm. It is likely to be paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system.