BMW has been able to secure a limited run of its high-powered X5 M model. Around the nation, sighs of relief from the country’s elite soccer mums can still be heard.
BMW Group Australia Managing Director, Stavros Yallouridis says buyer interest in the X5 M has helped secure the car for the local market.
“Since we announced the X6 M was coming to Australia, dealers have taken numerous orders for the car. The first owners will take delivery of their prized possession just before Christmas.
“Not wishing to be left out of the action, BMW has also received several requests from buyers interested in the X5 M.
“Now that our business case for the X5 M is complete, we are in a position to meet the desires of these customers also.
“The new hero M models will start from around $180,000,” he said.
If comments from AUSmotive reader WAY are correct, just 100 Australians will be able to enjoy the glory of a 408kW twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8, which is at the heart of the X5 M.
All will be confirmed closer to launch when Australian specifications and pricing are announced.
BMW Grants X5 M Buyers Their Wish
Australian buyers who wanted to get behind the wheel of the new X5 M have been granted their wish.
The BMW X5 M is now confirmed for a sales start in Australia.
The newest member of the M family will kick-off BMW’s product offensive next year, with the first customers taking deliver of their vehicle in January.
BMW Group Australia Managing Director, Stavros Yallouridis says buyer interest in the X5 M means the vehicle is now confirmed for local introduction.
“Since we announced the X6 M was coming to Australia, dealers have taken numerous orders for the car. The first owners will take delivery of their prized possession just before Christmas.
“Not wishing to be left out of the action, BMW has also received several requests from buyers interested in the X5 M.
“Now that our business case for the X5 M is complete, we are in a position to meet the desires of these customers also.
“The new hero M models will start from around $180,000,†he said.
Both the X5 M and X6 M set new standards in their class in terms of dynamic performance as a result of supreme acceleration, lateral dynamics, steering behaviour, short stopping distances and efficiency – all hallmarks of BMW M vehicles.
The BMW X5 M is powered by a new 4.4-litre V8 high-performance engine.
Delivering peak power of 408 kW, the new M TwinPower Turbo engine is the world’s first power unit with a common exhaust emission manifold joining both rows of cylinders as well as Twin Scroll Twin Turbo technology.
The turbocharger and the catalytic converters are positioned in the V-section between the two rows of cylinders ensuring spontaneous and direct response so typical of BMW M as well as a linear surge of power for a consistent flow of torque at all times. Peak torque is rated at 680 Newton-metres.
The BMW X5 M accelerates from 0-100 km/h in a scintillating 4.7 seconds. Top speed is limited to 250 km/h or 275 km/h with the optional M Driver’s Package.
Despite superlative driving dynamics, the BMW X5 M offers the highest level of efficiency in its segment thanks to the High Precision Injection engine combined with proven and newly developed BMW EfficientDynamics technologies. These include Brake Energy Regeneration as well as on-demand control of the electrical fuel pump, detachable a/c compressor and volume flow-controlled supply of hydraulic fluid to the anti-roll system.
The BMW X5 M complies with the EU5 and LEV II emission standards and average fuel consumption is 13.9 litres per 100 kilometres.
Australian specification and pricing for the new BMW X5 M will be announced closer to launch.
8 replies on “100 Aussie soccer mums rejoice!”
Hi,
For anyone considering purchasing this car I have one question, “what for” ??
The current X5 V8 and diesel 35SD already have outrageous dollops of horsepower and torque that is more than plentiful. Its not like you are going to take it on the track??
Cheers
Robbo
Despite my rudeness at the X5 M, and X6 M especially, I have to say the X5 M does look damn nice.
But, then “regular” X5s also look very good. They have a great road presence I reckon.
…as does a Hummer.
Yeah, this is true, but Hummer’s don’t look good. 😛
I wanted that link for WAY to be to his youtube interview where he snatched the mic from the poor interviewer…
Robbo, same question could be ask about anything from anything above a C63 in the AMG range, or cars like RS6 or S8 etc etc. They are all too heavy and too large to track. So why bother with a E63 when you can just buy a E500 for a lot less money for example. And the answer is, well, first because they can I suppose, but also that a car that accelerates to 100kmh in 4.7s feels massively quicker compared to a car that does it in the 6’s! Also, you get massive brakes with the M, and better handling.
My wife likes the space, we are used to (addicted to more like) cars that accelerates in the 4’s, and brakes that are larger than pizza trays. So it’s just taking what we are used to, and making it bigger. So why not? (actually the search for the right car has been much more excrutiating than I am letting on here as some of the other readers/friends here are well aware).
Hi Way,
Strangely enough I agree with you! I put the question out “what for” and you answered appropriately “why not”
I agree that these kinds of cars are amazing to drive. Also, for lots of people straight line acceleration is what they like.
BTW, as you are aware, there is a MASSIVE difference between a car that does 0-100 in sub 5 seconds vs 6+ seconds. It is huge!
Cheers
Robbo
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