Twin-turbo X5 to head expanded BMW diesel range
Building on its announcement of extra turbodiesel models for X3 and 5 Series, BMW is set to add an extra diesel to its X5 rangeBMW is set to add a high-performance turbodiesel variant to its X5 range Down Under. The new twin-turbo six-cylinder inline engine will not replace the existing 3.0-litre turbodiesel model but rather supplement the offer and take on the likes of VW's V10 Touareg and the Range Rover Sport TDV8.
Though more focussed at the economy end of the spectrum, BMW recently announced the addition of second diesel models to both its 5 Series sedan and X3 SUV model ranges.
The new X5 variant will feature a version of the same twin-turbo common rail engine recently released in Europe in the 6 Series coupe. Claimed to be the most powerful engine of its type in production today, the Variable Twin Turbo (VTT) six is rated at 210kW and 580Nm in the two-door 6 Series.
It is a development of the sequential twin-turbo engine that first debuted in the 535d.
The Carsales Network understands that in X5 guise, the 3.0sd will produce around 200kW and a hefty 565Nm of torque. Economy should all but match the existing X5 3.0d's 8.7lt/100km, but expect a useful boost in performance.
Full details of the new variant, including pricing are expected to be released at next week's Australian International Motor Show (AIMS).
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