Whats New for the 2004 BMW X5?
After four years on the market, the BMW X5 enjoys a mild reworking for 2004 that includes more powerful V8 engines, a new all-wheel-drive system and styling revisions front and rear. Three models are offered: the X5 3.0i, the X5 4.4i and the X5 4.8is. A new six-speed manual transmission is standard on the 3.0i, while the 4.4i receives the V8 engine from the BMW 7-Series sedan which makes 325 horsepower and will accelerate the X5 from rest to 60 mph in seven seconds while consuming six percent less fuel thanks to the standard six-speed automatic transmission. The BMW X5 4.8is is the hot rod of the group, with 360 horsepower and a zero-to-60 time of about six seconds. Fittingly, the 4.8is receives unique interior trim, exterior styling details and wheels to set it apart. BMW’s new xDrive all-wheel-drive system is standard, predicting wheel slip and apportioning power accordingly for optimum grip and balance. Styling updates forward of the windshield incorporate BMW’s current design langu
