BMW X5 SAV

A vehicle as flexible as you are has a third row of seats that’s quickly available whenever you need it. The two additional seats face forward and can be adjusted individually.

Athletic performance and comfort are no longer mutually exclusive: if desired, Adaptive Drive combines the two active chassis control systems, Dynamic Drive and Dynamic Damping Control, for a more relaxed driving experience.

Adaptive Drive calculates lateral and longitudinal acceleration, and speed and steering angle, to ensure an elevated performance. In curves or sudden changes of direction, the use of Active Roll Stabilization (ARS) affects handling to minimize body roll and keep the vehicle level. By virtually eliminating swaying or tilting behavior, Dynamic Drive Control (DDC) also delivers unmatched agility, for exceptional comfort and unmatched driving pleasure.

Now you can offer your passengers more than the view out the window. The DVD system in the rear with rotatable display is mounted between the front seats and lets rear-seat passengers enjoy great entertainment. A vibration-resistant DVD player is fitted in the central console and headphones ensure that the driver is not distracted. So instead of "Are we there yet?" you'll hear "Are we already there?"

New Adaptive Headlights in the 2010 BMW X5 illuminate bends by optimally adjusting the swiveling bi-xenon headlights as soon as the driver turns the steering wheel.

HD Radio, SIRIUS satellite radio or iPod/iPhone USB system. Audio options like these make every road trip just as comfortable for your ears.

HD Radio broadcasting is the new, digital standard for AM and FM radio stations, and now comes equipped in every 2011 BMW model. HD Radio stations are broadcast in crystal-clear digital sound and offer innovative data services, such as song artist and title scrolling across the screen-all subscription free from your local AM and FM radio stations. (For further information on HD Radio receivers and to discover HD Radio™ AM/FM stations near you, go to www . HDRadio . com.)

BMW X5 has its own assistant. Lane Departure Warning provides discreet support and active assistance to avoid dangerous situations. A camera recognizes the edge of the road and its markings, and the system warns the driver of unintentional lane changes.

BMW Ultimate Service is included at no charge with all new BMWs for the first four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first.

It includes the BMW Maintenance Program, which covers all factory-recommended maintenance and items that need replacement due to normal wear and tear; a New Vehicle Limited Warranty; four-year, unlimited-mileage Roadside Assistance, and, if the vehicle is equipped, a four-year, unlimited subscription to the BMW Assist Safety Plan.

Choose the fastest route, the shortest route or the one that avoids traffic. Where available, traffic information is received by a separate radio tuner and then displayed on the navigation system. You don't have to listen to a specific radio station, or even have the radio on, to receive updates every few minutes. And you can see everything clearly on the large, high-resolution screen.

In critical situations, every second counts. The enhanced emergency call function, a BMW ConnectedDrive service, is automatically activated following an incident and provides information such as the vehicle's position and the type of accident.

As soon as the airbags on the vehicle are activated, you are automatically connected to the BMW Call Center. The position of the BMW X5 as well as the data collected by the crash sensors (e.g., airbag activation or passenger occupancy) is evaluated and passed on. This ensures that the rescue services are fully informed as to the type of accident and are prepared when they arrive at the scene. If you witness an accident without being involved yourself, you can activate the emergency call manually. The enhanced emergency call is available in selected countries.