This autumn will see BMW launching the 2012 model year versions of its popular X5 and X6 crossovers.
Highlights include the introduction of new special edition models, additional equipment options, new exterior colors and an expanded choice of light alloy wheels. Furthermore, the 2012MY X5 xDrive30d will be available with BMW’s BluePerformance technology helping it fully meet the requirements of Europe’s even stricter EU6 exhaust emissions standards.
Beginning with the new additions to the range, the X5 and X6 will be available for the first time as Exclusive Edition models. On the outside, the X5 Exclusive is finished in a Platinum Bronze Metallic paint, while the X6 gets a Mineral Silver Metallic finish. The package also includes 20-inch light alloy wheels with Y spoke styling.
Both models feature front door sill finishers with the BMW Edition designation, while the X5’s rear sills bear the BMW lettering.
The Bavarian firm’s designers enhanced the ambience of the Exclusive Editions’ interior with the BMW Individual headliner in Anthracite, dark Bamboo wood trim, plus black floor mats with oyster-coloured edging. Rounding off the upgrades are the sport seats feature heating and electric seat adjustment, which are dressed in Nevada leather Oyster with black contrasting seams.
Across the range, BMW has added Citrine Black Metallic to the choice of exclusive BMW Individual exterior colours plus new trim sets, while the X5 Sport Package will now include the new M leather steering wheel with integrated gearshift paddles.
Finally, the diesel-powered 2012MY X5 xDrive30d will be available with the BMW BluePerformance technology that further reduces the emission of nitrogen oxides (NOx) though the use of the standard diesel particulate filter in conjunction with the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) and an NOx absorber.
BMW said the emissions technology does not impact the performance of the X5 xDrive30d, with its average fuel consumption rated at 7.5lt/100km (31.4mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 198 g/km.
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