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The facelifted 2024 BMW X5 and 2024 BMW X6 twins have debuted.
Snapshot
- 2024 BMW X5 and X6 update revealed
- Facelifted large SUV inspired by the latest X7 and 3 Series
- Revised front end, curved display and more power; expected in Australia later this year
UPDATE: 2024 BMW X5 M & X6 M revealed, priced for Australia
For everything you need to know about the updated 2024 BMW X5 M Competition and X6 M Competition, click here.
Both vehicles will arrive in Australia in the third quarter of 2023, with an $8000 price hike for the entry-level xDrive30d and xDrive40i.
The updated BMW X5 and X6 follow the refreshed Mercedes-Benz GLE revealed last week, and imminent facelifts for the Audi Q7 and Q8 siblings, and the Porsche Cayenne.
Up front, it features 35-millimetre narrower LED headlight units inspired by the latest X7 and 3 Series, with arrow-shaped daytime running lamps.
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A revised lower bumper – with an 'octagonal front-end signature' for M Sport variants – and grille sculpting also feature, while the X5 is now available with an illuminated grille on six-cylinder variants.
Other design changes include new air vents on the front guards, a redesigned LED tail-light signature, and an M Sport Pro design pack with a louder exhaust system, red brake calipers, and M Sport seat belts.
Inside, the updated X5 and X6 are fitted with BMW's latest iDrive 8 operating system, with a curved display featuring a 14.9-inch infotainment screen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
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As with the updated X7 and 3 Series, this has seen most climate controls shifted to the infotainment system, while the physical volume, radio tuning and demister buttons remain.
In addition, it now sports a smaller, toggle-style gear shifter, an illuminated dash strip with X5, X6 or M badging, reshaped air vents, and standard wood interior trim.
Technology revisions include; a semi-autonomous highway driving assist, junction-turning assist for the autonomous emergency braking system, automatic speed limit assist, traffic light recognition, emergency stop assistant, and an improved automatic parking system with up to 200 metres of memory.
Under the bonnet, BMW has revised the powertrain lineup, with each model utilising an all-wheel drive system and an updated eight-speed torque-converter automatic.
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As before, a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-diesel is found in the xDrive30d. It is now paired to a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, with a power bump to 219kW and 670Nm, revisions to the oil delivery system and injectors, and steel pistons.
The petrol-powered xDrive40i is now more powerful with 280kW and 520Nm – up 35kW and 70Nm – and a 0-100km/h sprint time of 5.4 seconds.
Peak torque can be boosted to 540Nm with the mild-hybrid system.
The plug-in hybrid xDrive50e is now matched to a 25.7kWh lithium-ion battery – up 25 per cent – with 360kW and 700Nm, and a 0-100km/h time of 4.8 seconds.
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Following its debut in the facelifted BMW X7, the X5 and X6 M60i – replacing the M50i – feature the brand's latest 'S68' 4.4-litre twin-turbo petrol V8.
It produces 390kW and 750Nm – identical to the pre-update M50i – with a cross-bank exhaust manifold, revised bi-symmetrical turbochargers, external engine oil cooling, a reinforced crankshaft drive, a new oil pump and a weight-minimised oil sump.
However, the mild-hybrid system allows for a temporary power boost of up to 9kW and 200Nm, with a 0-100km/h sprint time of 4.3 seconds.
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Pricing
2024 BMW X5 pricing
| Model | Pricing | Change |
|---|---|---|
| xDrive30d | $134,900 | up $8000 |
| xDrive40i | $138,900 | up $8000 |
| xDrive50e | $149,900 | up $10,000 |
| M60i | $172,900 | up $8000 |
2024 BMW X6 pricing
| Model | Pricing | Change |
|---|---|---|
| xDrive30d | $140,900 | up $8000 |
| xDrive40i | $144,900 | up $8000 |
| M60i | $178,900 | up $8000 |
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Features
2024 BMW X5 features
| xDrive30d/xDrive40i | xDrive50e adds: | M60i adds: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-inch alloy wheels | M Sport package | Two-axle self-levelling air suspension | 22-inch alloy wheels |
| 14.9-inch iDrive 8 infotainment system | Adaptive suspension | eDrive services | Adaptive M suspension w/ active steering |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Wireless phone charger | Charging cable | Four-zone climate control |
| Connected satellite navigation | LED headlights, tail-lights, and daytime running lamps | Audible low-speed acoustic sound. | 16-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system |
| DAB+ digital radio | Head-up display | M Sport Pro package | |
| 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster | Digital key | Soft-closing doors | |
| LED headlights | Three-zone climate control | Tyre pressure monitoring | |
| Panoramic sunroof | Heated front seats | Model-specific design elements. | |
| Reversing assistant | Verino leather upholstery. | ||
| LED glowing front grille | |||
2024 BMW X6 features
| xDrive30d/xDrive40i | M60i adds: | |
|---|---|---|
| 21-inch alloy wheels | M Sport package | 22-inch alloy wheels |
| 14.9-inch iDrive 8 infotainment system | Adaptive suspension | Adaptive M suspension w/ active steering |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Wireless phone charger | Four-zone climate control |
| Connected satellite navigation | LED headlights, tail-lights, and daytime running lamps | 16-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system |
| DAB+ digital radio | Head-up display | M Sport Pro package |
| 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster | Digital key | Soft-closing doors |
| LED headlights | Three-zone climate control | Tyre pressure monitoring |
| Panoramic sunroof | Heated front seats | Model-specific design elements. |
| Reversing assistant | Verino leather upholstery. | |
| LED glowing front grille | ||
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Availability
The updated 2024 BMW X5 and 2024 BMW X6 will arrive in Australia between July and September.
Last year, the X5 and X6 were narrowly outsold by the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
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