One month after we finally got to see the third generation of BMW X5, the official prices have been released.

We are talking about the BMW X5 xDrive35i, BMW X5 xDrive35d and, of course, BMW X5 xDrive50i.

For xDrive35i respectively sDrive35i, which carry a 3.0 liter engine, twin turbo, six cylinders in line, 60 mph in only 6.2 seconds, 300 Nm torque and 300 HP the prices were set at 56.025 dollars and 57.525 dollars.

As for the xDrive 50i and its V8 4.4 liter twin turbo engine that carries 480 Nm torque and 445 HP, the starting price was set at 69.125 dollars. After all, this BMW X5 baby reaches 60 mph in only 4.9 seconds!

No wonder that BMW tries to stick up with its old habits, raising through BMW X5 third generation new standards in terms of versatility and luxury.

If only the German car maker would not have targeted younger adults as a sales niche… But who knows, there must be some car passionate out there with the wallets capable to carry so much versatility and luxury!

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BMW have announced today that the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Series has received certification from the Internal Revenue Service for a tax credit which goes up to $900 under the Alternative Motor Vehicle provision.

In having done so, both versions of wheelbase of the 2010 BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid join the list of Bavarian creations to qualify for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Tax Credit.

The first of the special German cars to obtain this distinction were the BMW X5 xDrive35d, the BMW Advanced Diesel 335d Sedan and the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid.

The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is powered by a 4.4L V8 engine that produces 440 horsepower and a peak torque of 475 lb-ft which is mated to a 3-phase synchronous electric motor that produces an additional 15 horsepower and some 41 lb-ft of torque (available from 0 rpm).

The whole setup is teamed with a 8 speed automatic gearbox which will help get the car from 0 to 60 in 4.8 seconds and up to a top speed of 150 mph (electronically limited) and all of these happen while it achieves an EPA rating of 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.

If I were the Lexus LS600hL I’d be pretty worried, and this is despite the pretty consistent price bump which will take make the 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 see list pricing start at $103,125.

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A while back, we talked about the diesel version of the BMW X5. Now, we can offer more details.

First of all, the car costs at least $52,000. At this price, you will get an SUV with an autonomy of 570 miles, roughly about 1000 km without refilling your gas. This might be true if you manage to find a long highway. The heavy BMW X5 xDrive35d is powered by an engine which can develop 268 horse power, so you won’t have any problems with torque. It can even reach 62 mph in around 7 seconds, which is impressive for a car this size.

In the end, the new diesel can be the perfect choice for anyone who liked the old X5 and wants more fuel efficiency. The car performs at least as well as the gas version and the price is reasonable.

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