The front fenders and their modular supports are made of thermoplastic and the hood is made of aluminum. This serves to achieve several development targets all in one. Apart from lower weight and greater freedom in design, one of these targets is also all-round protection for pedestrians.



The foundation for passive safety: the stable passenger cell

To optimize passive safety to the highest standard, the design and construction engineers focused from the start in developing the body-in-white of the new BMW X5 on maximum stability of the passenger cell. Forces acting on the vehicle in the event of an accident are passed on via the engine supports and chassis along various load paths, preventing extreme loads on any individual bearing structures.

Given its body structure and wide range of safety features, the new BMW X5 offers all the prerequisites for performing in all relevant crash tests with flying colors. In creating the overall concept of passive and active safety, the engineers have also carefully considered the latest results in BMW accident research, giving the new BMW X5 not only frontal and hip/thorax airbags, but also curtain Head Protection System as standard features. These airbags inflate out of the A-pillar covers and roof lining to help protect the occupants in the first two rows.

The new BMW X5 is equipped with three-point inertia-reel belts on all seats. These restraints come with belt force limiters. The front seats also have belt latch tensioners. And last but certainly not least, ISOFIX child seat fastenings are standard on the second row of seats.

In the event of an impending rollover, rollover sensors in the new BMW X5 are networked with DSC in order to activate the curtain airbags and belt latch tensioners when need. To help prevent collisions from the rear, the new BMW X5, like BMW's other models, is equipped with two-stage adaptive brake lights. Whenever the driver applies the brakes particularly hard, this enlarges the size of the lighted area, creating a clear signal for motorists following from behind to brake hard as well.



The interior: functional, elegant and refined

The higher, command seating position and the arrangement of the driver-oriented instrument panel convey the impression of uninhibited control. All functions and displays in the comfort zone in the middle of the dashboard are clear and easy-to-read even by the front passenger. The Control Display for the BMW iDrive operating system is housed on the instrument panel at the same level as the circular instruments putting it directly in the line of vision of both the driver and front passenger.

Slender design and the harmonious transitions extending into the door linings give the instrument panel powerful and elegant flair all in one. Interacting with the load-bearing element of the center console and extending down to the bottom, the instrument panel appears to be hovering freely in space.

Apart from its sophisticated design, high-quality materials, tasteful color combinations, comfortable seats and padded armrests ensure a truly stylish ambience. The generous space available, a wide range of storage boxes and compartments, and premium finish all reflect the typical character of an outstanding and versatile Sports Activity Vehicle.

The interior of the new BMW X5 combines the exclusive style of a luxury performance sedan with the flexibility and function of a modern SAV.

There are two leatherette upholsteries available for the X5 3.0si. The leather alternatives include four Nevada leathers, with two Nevada leathers available with perforated leather for the available ventilated seat package. There are also three Napa leather options available for both models. In all there are four trims offered for the X5 3.0si and three for the X5 4.8i. These interior choices are offered in combination with nine exterior paintwork colors, offering a wide range of flexibility to personalize your new BMW X5. Galvanized trim strips in Pearl Gloss chrome highlight the elegance of the new X5 in combination with the trim panels.

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