2008 BMW X5 4.8i AWD Automatic

• 2-piece tailgate w/soft-close feature
• Adaptive brakelights
• BMW kidney grille w/titanium vertical bars
• Body-color & black pwr mirrors-inc: 3-position memory, passenger reverse auto-tilt-down
• Body-color bodyside cladding
• Body-color door handles
• Front fog lights
• Matte-black & chrome side window frame trim
• Panoramic moonroof
• Programmable daytime running lights
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated washer jets
• Rear roof spoiler w/separation edges
• Roof rails
• Variable intermittent rear window wiper w/washer
• Xenon adaptive automatic headlights-inc: dynamic auto-leveling, auto headlight control, cornering lights

• 10-way pwr front seats-inc: 3-position driver seat memory, headrests
• 2nd row split-folding seats-inc: flush-fold function, fold-up center armrest, headrests
• Anti-theft alarm system w/interior motion detector
• Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3 capability, auxiliary audio input jack, radio data system (RDS), weather band, (12) speakers w/ (2) subwoofers
• BMW ambiance lighting
• Central locking system-inc: double-lock, selective unlocking, glovebox
• Courtesy lights-inc: fade in/out feature, dual front reading lights, front footwell lighting, (2) cargo compartment lights in tailgate
• Dark burl walnut wood trim
• Dual front sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors
• Dual-zone automatic climate control-inc: auto recirculation, misting control, bi-directional solar sensor, temp-controlled rear air outlets, toggle control for custom air distribution settings, max A/C function, activated charcoal micro-filter ventilation
• Dynamic cruise control
• Electronic analog speedometer & tachometer
• Enhanced coded driveaway protection
• FM diversity antenna system
• Front console-inc: removable flashlight, dual storage compartments w/lids & armrests, accessory pwr outlet
• Front/rear cupholders
• Front/rear floor mats
• Fully finished cargo area-inc: accessory pwr outlet, retractable/removable cover, (4) tie-downs
• iDrive system-inc: on-board computer, 6.5 color display, (5) menus, controller, (6) programmable memory keys
• LCD main & trip odometers
• Leather-wrapped pwr tilt/telescopic multi-function steering wheel-inc: auto tilt away, 3-position memory
• Nevada Leather seat trim
• Prep for CD changer
• Pwr upper & lower locking gloveboxes
• Pwr windows-inc: pwr retention, 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping feature, close from exterior lock
• Rear window defroster
• Remote keyless entry-inc: selective unlocking, tailgate release, interior light actuation, window down, alarm
• Remote tailgate release
• Seatback storage compartments
• Smokers pkg-inc: ashtray & lighter
• Storage compartments in all (4) doors
• TeleService activation
• Tire pressure monitor
• Vehicle key & memory

• 18 x 8.5 star spoke alloy wheels (style 209)
• 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• 4-wheel ventilated pwr disc brakes-inc: brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, auto hold function
• 4.8L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine-inc: double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing, Valvetronic, 2-stage induction system
• 6-speed Steptronic automatic transmission-inc: OD, adaptive transmission control, sport & manual modes, electronic selector
• Direct ignition system w/knock control
• Double wishbone multi-link front suspension-inc: aluminum thrust plate, coil springs
• Dual exhaust system
• Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc: electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, dynamic brake control, hill descent control, trailer-towing stabilization, rollover protection system, traction control
• Electromechanical parking brake
• Electronically controlled engine cooling
• Front/rear stabilizer bars
• Integral 4-link self-leveling rear suspension-inc: aluminum upper & lower arms, aluminum wheel carriers, air springs
• P255/55HR18 run-flat all-season tires
• Prep for trailer hitch
• Space saver spare
• Toolkit
• Twin-tube gas-pressure shocks
• Variable-ratio constant-assist pwr steering
• xDrive full-time all-wheel drive system w/front/rear torque split

• 2-stage dual front smart airbags w/dual-threshold deployment
• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Advanced crash safety management-inc: unlock doors, hazard lights on, battery safety terminal (disconnects starter, alternator & fuel pump)
• All-position 3-point safety belts w/belt force limiters
• Child safety rear door locks
• Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc: electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, dynamic brake control, hill descent control, trailer-towing stabilization, rollover protection system, traction control
• Front passenger OC3 seat-occupation recognition
• Front safety belt pretensioners
• Front side-impact airbags
• Front/rear head protection system
• Interlocking side-impact intrusion beams
• LATCH attachments for 2nd row outboard seats
• Programmable daytime running lights

Model Highlights

BMW's X5 comes in two different models for 2008--the 3.0si, and the 4.8i. The 3.0si is powered by a 3.0L inline six-cylinder engine making 260 horsepower; the 4.8i gets a 350-horsepower, 4.8L V8 engine. Both engines have sophisticated design features, including aluminum and magnesium construction and Valvetronic, which controls and varies valve lift to deliver full power when needed yet otherwise allows increased efficiency and smoothness. The transmission has three different modes--Drive, Sport, and Manual, which lets the driver command gearshifts when desired. The X5 is built with a very stiff body structure and has a four-wheel independent suspension, including a double-wishbone setup in front and a multi-link arrangement in back; the setup is oriented toward a good ride and crisp handling on the road, yet it has the ruggedness for occasional light off-roading. The optional active steering system adjusts the effective ratio of the steering such that at low speed the steering wheel only needs to be turned twice to go from lock to lock, yet at high speeds the system has a long ratio for good stability. The system interfaces with AdaptiveDrive--part of the optional Sport Package--to coordinate the steering system's operation with active roll stabilization and electronic damping control. All X5 models come with xDrive, a full-time all-wheel drive system that normally sends 60 percent of engine torque to the rear wheels but using a multi-disc clutch can steplessly vary torque to the front wheels, sending more as needed. XDrive interfaces with the stability control system to enhance handling safety. The X5 comes with two rows of seating for a total of five adults, but a third row of seating is optional to seat seven. Third-row seating includes a self-leveling suspension feature, plus rear climate controls. Otherwise, dual-zone climate control is standard, while a four-zone climate control system is optional. Interior materials used in the X5 are especially distinctive. The standard upholstery on the 3.0si is a leatherette, while the 4.8i gets Nevada leather. Dark Burl Walnut, Light Poplar Wood, and Dark Bamboo trims are available. A new revised version of the standard dynamic stability control (DSC) now includes brake fade compensation, brake stand-by, and brake drying, to help increase overall brake safety in a wide range of conditions, plus the Start-off Assistant, which helps keep the vehicle from rolling backward when starting from a stop and facing uphill. Hill descent control, to help modulate speed while making steep descents off-road or on slippery surfaces, and a trailer stabilization program are also included. Besides DSC, the X5 comes with a wide range of safety features including a rollover sensor that interfaces with the vehicle's air bag system. Front seat-mounted side air bags and a head-protection system for all outboard occupants are also standard. Both X5 models come with a run-flat tire system, with which the vehicle can be driven up to 90 miles at up 50 mph when the tire loses its inflation. Climate control, navigation, and entertainment functions, among others, are accessed through the iDrive controller, which now has six programmable memory keys for frequently used functions. Both the 3.0si and 4.8i models come very well equipped, yet they have expansive option lists that bring standout high-tech and luxury features, such as Active Ventilated Seats, heated rear seats, park distance control, a head-up display, and a rear-seat entertainment system. An available Sport Package includes Sport seats, special trim, a sport steering wheel, active roll stabilization, and electronic damping control.