Sunday, November 16, 2008

BMW 335d & X5 xDrive35d pricing announced (U.S)


Efficiency combined with performance is what BMW promises to offer U.S consumers with the new 335d and the awkwardly named X5 xDrive35d. Both vehicles are fitted with a twin-turbo 3.0 litre inline-6 diesel engine that generates a healthy 265bhp and an even more impressive 425 lb-ft of torque at just 1,750 rpm. BMW claims that the 335d goes from 0 to 60mph in 6.0 seconds while delivering 36mpg U.S on the motorway. The heavier X5 diesel hits the 60mph mark in 6.8 seconds and offers an average fuel economy on the motorway of 26mpg U.S.

Prices for the U.S market have been set at $44,725 (including destination and handling) for the 335d sedan and at $52,025 (including fees) for the X5 xDrive35d. BMW supports that both diesel models are eligible for the IRS Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit meaning that buyers will qualify for a maximum tax credit of $900 for the 335d sedan and $1,550 for the X5 xDrive35d.

"This is an important launch for BMW," said Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. "Both of these vehicles have outstanding fuel efficiency while offering performance that delivers on the promise of the Ultimate Driving Machine. With up to nearly 600 miles of range, these BMW Advanced Diesels will be perfect for the way Americans drive."

The production versions of the BMW 335d Sedan and X5 xDrive35d will make their North American debut next week at the Los Angeles International Auto Show.

Press Release:

BMW 335d AND X5 xDrive35d PRICING ANNOUNCED:

The era of BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance begins:

BMW of North America, LLC announced pricing of the 335d Sedan and X5 xDrive35d Sports Activity Vehicle, the first two BMW Advanced Diesels with BluePerformance. The 335d Sedan will have an MSRP of $44,725, including destination and handling. The X5 xDrive35d SAV will have an MSRP of $52,025, also including destination and handling. BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance represents an important new phase in BMW�s EfficientDynamics initiative in the US.

�This is an important launch for BMW,� said Jim O�Donnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. �Both of these vehicles have outstanding fuel efficiency while offering performance that delivers on the promise of the Ultimate Driving Machine. With up to nearly 600 miles of range, these BMW Advanced Diesels will be perfect for the way Americans drive.�

Both BMW Advanced Diesels will be eligible for the IRS Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit. Purchasers of the 335d will qualify for a maximum tax credit of $900 while purchasers of the X5 xDrive35d will qualify for a maximum tax credit of $1,550.

The production versions of the BMW 335d Sedan and X5 xDrive35d will make their North American debut next week at the Los Angeles International Auto Show.

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