BMW has actually updated the X5 and X6 SUVs to take on the upgraded Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLE coupe facelifts, which were also revealed recently.X5, X6 facelifts get twin curved digital panels on the dashNew powertrain alternatives included; plug-in hybrid more powerfulIndia launch still some time awayBMW X5, X6 facelift: whats new?Among the modifications to the fourth-generation X5 and third-generation X6 are a light reworking of the exterior, an updated interior featuring a new digital display screen and customized drivetrains in a number of relabelled models.As part of a mid-life facelift, the X5 and X6 both receive a new-look grille within a reprofiled front bumper. Inside, the changes in the facelifted X5 and X6 are similar to the facelifted X7, alongside which they are produced at BMWs Spartanburg factory in the US.BMW X5 and X6 facelifts get a new curved digital panel and touch-panel for HVAC controlsHeading the interior changes is a new curved digital panel mounted atop a lightly reworked dashboard. The air conditioning controls likewise get touch functions.Options come in the form of a head-up display screen unit with enhanced reality functionality, a panoramic glass sunroof with LED illumination, glass applications for numerous controls and a Bowers & & Wilkins sound system.BMW X5, X6 facelift: updated powertrainPowering the 2023 design year X5 and X6 are a modified range of fuel, diesel and petrol-electric plug-in drivetrains– all declared to offer enhanced efficiency and economy in combination with an eight-speed automatic transmission and BMWs xDrive four-wheel drive system as standard.With changes to its combustion process, valve control and ignition system, the turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder fuel unit on the X5 xDrive50i and X6 xDrive40i provides 380hp and 520Nm (up 47hp and 70Nm).

Both SUVs get exterior and interior updates along with refreshed powertrain choices. BMW has upgraded the X5 and X6 SUVs to take on the upgraded Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLE coupe facelifts, which were also exposed recently.X5, X6 facelifts get twin curved digital panels on the dashNew powertrain options included; plug-in hybrid more powerfulIndia launch still some time awayBMW X5, X6 facelift: whats new?Among the changes to the fourth-generation X5 and third-generation X6 are a light reworking of the exterior, an upgraded interior including a new digital display and modified drivetrains in a variety of relabelled models.As part of a mid-life facelift, the X5 and X6 both get a new-look grille within a reprofiled front bumper. The 2023 model year X5 likewise embraces xLine style aspects as basic, while the X6 is fitted with the M Sport package. Inside, the changes in the facelifted X5 and X6 resemble the facelifted X7, along with which they are produced at BMWs Spartanburg factory in the US.BMW X5 and X6 facelifts get a new curved digital panel and touch-panel for HVAC controlsHeading the interior modifications is a new curved digital panel mounted atop a gently remodelled dashboard. Running the latest 8.0 version of BMWs iDrive operating system, it houses a 12.3-inch instrument screen and 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment display as requirement. It also gets the BMW Live Cockpit Plus system, that includes cloud-based BMW Maps navigation. The cooling controls likewise receive touch functions.Options can be found in the type of a head-up display system with increased reality functionality, a scenic glass sunroof with LED illumination, glass applications for numerous controls and a Bowers & & Wilkins sound system.BMW X5, X6 facelift: updated powertrainPowering the 2023 design year X5 and X6 are a modified series of fuel, diesel and petrol-electric plug-in drivetrains– all declared to offer improved efficiency and economy in combination with an eight-speed automated gearbox and BMWs xDrive four-wheel drive system as standard.With changes to its combustion procedure, valve control and ignition system, the turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder fuel system on the X5 xDrive50i and X6 xDrive40i provides 380hp and 520Nm (up 47hp and 70Nm). The diesel variation (X5 xDrive30d, X6 xDrive30d) makes an optimum of 298hp and 670Nm. In other places, the basic six-cylinder fuel and diesel, as well as the V8 gas, all get a 48V battery, including 12hp and 200Nm through a gearbox-mounted electric motor.BMW X5 and X6 facelifts get a 48V battery. Changes at the top of the design line-up have actually also been made with the X5 M50 xDrive and X6 M50 xDrive now taking the M60 nameplate. In spite of this, they still run the very same 4.4 litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine as before with 530hp and 750Nm. This offers the 2 M Performance designs with a declared 0-100kph time of 4.3 sec.The petrol-electric plug-in hybrid drivetrain in the earlier X5 xDrive45e– now X5 xDrive50e– has been upgraded. The newer-generation 3.0 litre turbocharged six-cylinder fuel engine now makes 313hp, 27hp more than in the past. Together with a more effective gearbox-mounted electrical motor establishing an included 84hp, the general system power has increased to 490hp. Torque also climbs up by 100Nm to 700Nm, and battery capacity has increased by 3.4 kWh to 25.7 kWh. This helps it provide a declared electric-only range between 94-110km on the WLTP test cycle.BMW X5, X6 facelifts, India launch detailsThe current-gen X5 went on sale in India in 2019, and the X6 in 2020. We expect the updated SUVs to come to our coasts by end of this year or early next year.Also see: BMW X7 facelift gone for Rs 1.22 crore