Like last
year, this year (2008 ) and next (2008 ) BMW uses its permanent
all-wheel drive with a 38% front 62% rear torque split under normal
traction conditions.
The new 2008 BMW X5 premieres a new generation of Dynamic
Stability Control optimized for the X5.
BMW's newest
generation of antilock braking system it the Dynamic Brake Control
or DBC, which increases the braking pressure in an emergency stops.
Also, to add to safety the X5 has a special Hill Descent Control
System which will allow the driver to descend steep hills or slippery
slopes with the help of an automatic speed control that works
as a part of the Dynamic Stability Control offering individual
brake initiation on all four wheels. 
Standard
2008 and the new 2008 BMW X5 include Xenon headlights and an On-Board
Navigation System, multi-functional steering wheel, rear compartment
air conditioning controls, premium audio system, rear and roof
rack systems and the Sport Package.
The 2008 BMW X5 4.6is, under the hood, 4.6-liter DOHC (4-cam)
32-valve engine with VANOS steplessly variable valve timing 5-speed
electronically controlled automatic transmission with Adaptive
Transmission Control and STEPTRONIC gear selection, including
Sport mode.
The 2008 BMW X5 3.0i SUV offers under the hood a 3.0-liter DOHC
24-valve inline 6-cylinder engine with Double VANOS steplessly
variable valve timing, 5-speed manual transmission or 5-speed
electronically controlled automatic transmission with Adaptive
Transmission Control and STEPTRONIC gear selection, including
Sport mode.
