2009 BMW X5 xDrive48i -Specification and details

Review

BMW put the "sport" in sport-utility vehicle when it introduced the X5 a decade ago. At its launch, BMW's marketing department dubbed the crossover a Sports Activity Vehicle (but then again, they also call the new four-door X6 a coupe, so perhaps nomenclature isn't BMW's strong suit). Nonetheless, the 2009 BMW X5 is just as sporty as its predecessors, injecting an ample amount of Bavarian handling chutzpah into the ridin'-high body of a family-friendly SUV. Although several luxury automakers have taken aim at the X5's sporting formula, this BMW remains very attractive for those who want the "S" in SUV to actually mean something.

The BMW X5 carries over with minimal changes for 2009. The naming convention changes to put more emphasis on xDrive and to differentiate performance levels, with new badging on the front doors. A space saver spare wheel and tire is now optional instead of standard on both trims, the rear auto-leveling air suspension is no longer standard on the xDrive48i, and option packages have been restructured.

Engine

Standard Engine	4.8L V8
Standard Transmission	6 Speed Automatic
Cylinders	8
Horsepower @RPM	350@6300
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy	14 / 19
Combined Fuel Economy	16
EPA Class	Four Wheel Drive SUV
Number of Valves	32
Fuel Type System	Gas Engine / Electronic Fuel Injected
Overdrive Transmission	Yes
Compression	10.5:1
Displacement	4799 / 293
Bore X Stroke	3.66x3.48
Cruising Range	360 miles
Power to Weight Ratio	15.2
Final Drive Ratio	No
Valves Configuration	Dual Over

Anti-Theft & Locks
o Selective Locking/Unlocking Via Remote
o Radio Anti-Theft
o Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote
o Power Tailgate Lock/Unlock Via Remote
o Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm, Engine Immobilizer and Interior Monitoring

Braking & Traction
o xDrive All-Wheel Drive
o Hill Start Control
o Brake Standby
o Corner Brake Control
o Front Power Ventilated Disc and Rear Power Ventilated Disc Brakes
o Dynamic Stability Control System (DSC) Vehicle Stability Control System Operated Via ABS and Engine Power Reduction Measures Steering Wheel Angle, Yaw Rate, Wheel Speed, Lateral Acceleration
o Electronic Brake Assistance
o Hill Descent Control (HDC)
o Auto Engage Parking Brake
o Electronic Brake Force Distribution
o 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
o Brake Fade Compensation
o Brake Drying
o Traction Control
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Doors
o Fold-Down Tailgate
o Latching Power Liftgate
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Electrical
o 2 Front Power Outlets, 1 Integrated With Cigarette Lighter
o Audio, Navigation, Telephone and Towing Pre-Wiring
o Delayed Power Retention
o Front Cigarette Lighter With Ashtray
o 1 Rear Seat Power Outlet and 1 Cargo Area Power Outlet
o 12-Volt Battery
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Engines & Emissions
o ULEV Emissions
o 4.8-Liter, V8, Valvetronic(TM) Double-VANOS 32-Valve, DOHC, EFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 350@6300, Torque Of 350@3400, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
o BMW Ultimate Service(TM) Free Scheduled Maintenance For 48 Months or 50,000 Miles
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Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
o Radio Data System
o AM/FM Radio With 205-Watts and 10 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player
o Diversity Radio Antenna
o Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
o 2 Subwoofers
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Exterior Lighting
o Front Halogen Foglights
o Variable Intensity Brake Lights
o Automatic Headlights
o Daytime Running Lights
o Cornering Lights
o Adaptive Low Beam and High Beam Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights With Automatic Leveling
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Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
o Chrome Located On Exhaust Pipes
o Metallic Paint (If Selected)
o Front and Rear Body Color and Black Bumpers
o Rear Spoiler
o Body Color Exterior Door Handles and Trim
o Front Air Dam
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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
o Rear HVAC Ducts
o Automatic Climate Control With Sun Sensor
o Interior Activated Charcoal Air Filter
o Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
o HVAC Rest Mode

Alpine White
Black Sapphire Metallic
Deep Green Metallic
Jet Black
Mineral Green Metallic
Monaco Blue Metallic
Platinum Bronze Metallic
Space Gray Metallic
Titanium Silver Metallic