In the case of the 2019 BMW X5 xDrive50i, the luxury SUV’s extra grunt comes in the form of an intoxicating 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 with 456 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, and it’ll tempt you every time you’re behind the wheel.
The 2019 X5 xDrive50i hits 60 mph in 4.5 seconds on the way to a 12.9-second quarter mile at 108.9 mph. Minimal turbo lag results in linear power delivery, further adding to the effortless feeling you get on the road. Even the brakes are powerful, bringing this 5,263-pound BMW to a stop from 60 mph in 119 feet. There’s also a nice, reassuring feel from the brake pedal that gives you confidence during emergency situations.
| VEHICLE LAYOUT |
Front-engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV |
| ENGINE |
4.4L/456-hp/479-lb-ft turbo DOHC 32-valve V-8 |
| TRANSMISSION |
8-speed automatic |
| CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) |
5,263 lb (51/49%) |
| WHEELBASE |
117.1 in |
| LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT |
194.3 x 78.9 x 69.0 in |
| 0-60 MPH |
4.5 sec |
| QUARTER MILE |
12.9 sec @ 108.9 mph |
| BRAKING, 60-0 MPH |
119 ft |
| LATERAL ACCELERATION |
0.84 g (avg) |
| MT FIGURE EIGHT |
25.8 sec @ 0.75 g (avg) |
| EPA CITY/HWY/COMB FUEL ECON |
17/22/19 mpg |
| ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY |
198/153 kW-hrs/100 miles |
| CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB |
1.02 lb/mile |
It’s certainly distinctive. Land Rover’s designers have given the new 2020 Defender a futuristic-retro look, likely to prove controversial with enthusiasts, though the slab-sided aesthetic and externally-mounted spare wheel can’t really be mistaken for anything other than this SUV classic. Underneath is Land Rover’s new D7x platform, a lightweight aluminum monocoque.
the offered vehicle comes with 5+2 sitting arrangement put the seats down for maximum capacity, the 5+2 version has 69 cubic feet.
Short overhangs, crisp lines, and plenty of attitude. Land Rover has pulled no punches with the new Defender, but there’s more to the new SUV than meets the eye.
The launch edition comes with a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 with electric boost. It gets 395 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque, and the same 8-speed automatic.
Following the spec list of offered vehicle:
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2ND ROW HEADREST MAN HEIGHT |
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3 ZONE AIR CON + CHILLER |
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3D SURROUND CAMERA |
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20 STYLE 5095 DARK GREY DT |
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20IN FULL SIZE SPARE WHEEL |
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60/40 LOAD THROUGH WITH SLIDE |
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255/60R20 113H AT |
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360 PARK AID+ |
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ACTIVE TRANSMISSION WARMING |
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AEB-CTYU+PED+CYC+JNC+TXP |
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AERODYNAMIC CAPABILITY |
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AIR BAG RESTRA. LABEL-PICTORAL |
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AIR PURIFIER SENSOR |
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ALL TERRAIN PROGRESS CONTROL |
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ALL WHEEL DRIVE |
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ANALOGUE AUDIO BROADCAST |
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APPLE CARPLAY (S T A) |
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AUTO HIGH BEAM ASSIST |
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AUTO TERRAIN RESPONSE |
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AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP LEVELLING |
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BADGE-LESS CARLINE |
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BLACK PAINTED ROOF |
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BLIND SPOT ASSIST |
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BMPR LWR VLC-CERES SILVR SATIN |
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BONNET – STANDARD |
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BONNET LOUVRE – GLOSS BLACK |
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BRAKE CALIPERS-NON PAINTED |
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BRAKE RSVR CAP-PICTORIAL |
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BRANDED SOUND SYS (L3) |
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BREAKDOWN WARNING SIGN TYPE 1 |
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CABIN AIR IONISATION |
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CLADDING – ANTHRACITE |
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CLEAR EXIT DETECTION |
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CONFIGURABLE TERRAIN RESPONSE |
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CONNECTED NAV DATA |
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CONSOLE FINISHER – PU |
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CONSOLE-W/ARMREST + FRIDGE |
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CONTINUOUS VARIABLE DAMPING |
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CROSS CAR BEAM FINISH-LGHT GRY |
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DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS |
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DISC BRAKE SIZE FRT 19/RR 19 |
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DOOR HANDLES-BODY COLOR |
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DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FRONT |
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DOUBLE LOCKING |
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DR ARMREST-PU |
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DRIVER CONDITION MONITOR |
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DRV/PAS ELEC FT SEAT MEMORY |
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DUAL NOTE ELECTRIC HORN-LVL 2 |
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ELECTRIC ENGINE BATTERY-MHEV |
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ELECTRONIC AIR SUSPENSION |
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ENG CLNG FAN-VSCOUS W/CNDNSR |
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ENGINE POWER SOURCE – 400/550 |
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ENGLISH ARABIC LITERATURE PACK |
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EOC GEN 1 |
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EU6 EMISSION |
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EXPORT SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS |
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EXTRA ENGINE COOLING |
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FAMILY BADGE-DEFENDER-NRVK BLK |
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FILLER NECK PET NON ORVR |
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FIRE EXTINGUISHER |
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FIRST AID KIT |
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FLOOR MATS-CARPET |
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FOOT PEDAL – STANDARD |
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FRONT FOG LAMPS |
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FRONT HEADREST MANUAL HEIGHT |
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FRONT SEAT LUMBAR – 4 WAY |
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FRT NMBR PLT FIXING-ROW |
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FUEL FILLER DOOR LOCK |
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FUEL LABEL – ROW |
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FULL TFT/LCD INSTR CLUSTER |
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GOODYEAR TYRE VENDOR |
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GRILLE-NRVIK BLK/NRVIK BLK SRD |
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HDLAMP OPERAT LHD-RIGHT JUSTIF |
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HEADLAMPS – LED PREMIUM |
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HEADLINING – MORZINE |
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HEADRESTRAINT-REAR CENTER |
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HEATED 3RD ROW SEATS |
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HEATED AND COOLED REAR SEATS |
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HEATED/COOLED FRONT SEATS |
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HTD/P-FOLD/A-DIM/APP.LIGHTS |
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INT ENV COL – LUNAR |
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INTERGRATED TABLET RSE SYSTEM |
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IP CNTRST – ACORN |
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IP INSERT – LIGHT GREY |
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IP-PU |
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ISIZE |
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KEYLESS ENTRY/START-PASSIVE |
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KPH SPEEDOMETER |
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KSK CABIN HARNESS |
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LABEL CERTIFICATION-ARABIC |
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LABEL-A/C CHARGE |
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LEATHER GEAR SHIFT KNOB |
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LIGHT OYSTER HEADLINER |
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LKA + UPCOMING TRAFFIC |
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LOADSPACE COVER |
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LOCKING STEERING COLUMN |
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LOCKING WHEEL LUG NUT |
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LTH WRAPPED WITH PU DAB |
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MAP POCKET – MOUNTED |
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MENA 3YR CONNECTED SERVICE PK |
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MENA DATA REGION |
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MHEV2 |
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MODEL YEAR INDICATOR-2020 |
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NAV REG 4 MENA |
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NAVIGATION CENTER |
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NITRA PLANT |
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NVH PKG – SUPER PREMIUM |
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ODS OCC SENSOR ROW WITH PACOS |
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PERIMETER ANTI-THEFT |
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PIVI DIAMOND |
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POWERPOINT TYPE G 230V |
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PSIM BYO |
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REAR AXLE ACT LCKG DIFF W/TVBB |
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REAR PROTECTION ASSIST |
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REAR QUARTER GLASS-SMALL |
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REAR SEAT RECLINE – MANUAL |
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REVERSE TRAF DETCTN AUTOBRAKE |
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ROOF RAILS – BLACK |
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ROOF-SLIDING PANORAMIC |
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SIDE DR TRDPLT-PLASTIC |
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SIDE VENTS – GLOSS BLACK |
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SMART REAR VIEW MIRROR |
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SMOKERS PACK |
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SOLAR ATTN WINDSCREEN |
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STANDARD WHEELBASE |
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STARTER SYSTEM – STOP/START |
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STRG COL-ELECTR TILT/REACH ADJ |
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SUNVISOR,SINGLE-DRV ILLUM |
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TAIL LAMPS – LED REAR |
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TANK PET W/O LK DET STD FILTER |
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TAURUS LTHR/ ROBST WVN TXT STS |
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TCU MODULE – ROW |
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THIRD ROW DOUBLE SEAT |
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TOWING EYE COVER-ANTHRACITE |
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TRIM LEVEL 2 |
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TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTM |
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UNLEADED FUEL CAPABILITY |
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UPGRADED CABIN LIGHTING |
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UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE VANES |
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VOICE ACTIVATED CONTROLS |
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WATER WADING AID |
The Ferrari California T is not an obvious link to one of the prancing horse’s most fabled cars, the F40. Yet it’s there in the addition of that capital letter, which denotes turbocharging. This major update to Ferrari’s entry-level GT and most affordable car is proof that not even exclusive supercar brands are immune to the need to build cars that are ever more efficient.
The Ferrari California with a T is said to be two-tenths quicker (3.6 seconds) to 100km/h from standstill, and top speed rises from 312 to 316km/h.
Ferrari says the engine produces virtually zero lag, and while some is still detectable – particularly in the higher gears – responses to throttle pedal pressure are relatively sharp.
Power delivery is also satisfyingly linear, with the California T building speed exponentially as you squeeze the throttle towards the firewall.
This is no lazy V8 that urges you to stay in high gears and simply cruise along not far above idle. The 3.9-litre loves to rev.
