All New 2019 BMW X5 Means Business

If the German car manufacturer has taught us anything, it’s that, ‘achtung’ means ‘warning’ and size does matter. Egalitarians, don’t believe us? Just take a look at the new BMW X5. With a nickname like ‘The Boss’, this car means business and unlike its predecessors, it runs a pretty tight ship. 

Having already sold two million around the world (comprising of over 3,500 in Australia alone) the latest X5 is BMW’s comeback to a somewhat underwhelming series of X5 releases.

Built alongside the X7, the new X5 shares a lot of 4th generation design — most notably; its increase in width, length and height, and option to add a 3rd row of seating. As with all BMW’s, The Boss features twin kidney grill, hexagonal wheel arches and muscular sculpting around the side panels and rear. A new feature that we haven’t seen before is its slight overhang on the bonnet. Rugged and shark-like in appearance, it's the only context in which the word ‘overhang’ could be been seen as a cosmetic advantage! 

Inside, the vehicle boasts panoramic sunroof, twin 12.3 inch touch screens, passenger entertainment screens, four-zone climate control, and for the faint hearted; a heated steering wheel, heated arm rests and even temperature controlled cup holders. Turns out you might have to actually be the boss to afford to drive The Boss. 

In terms of engines, this one’s a guzzler, offering options for both diesel and petrol in the six-cylinder, plus twin turbo V8 in the top of the range X5 M model. It’s said to consume 11.6L of petrol per 100 km and emit 264g/km of CO2… not ideal for making friends with your composting, recycling, rain-water tank neighbours, but sure to impress your colleagues and clients in the office car park. 

At the end of the day, the luxurious X5 is one we’ll likely have to park in our dreams… but should we land a promotion with an impressive pay rise, you can guarantee The Boss will be the first one to hear about it.

by Emma Whitw