Like last year, this year (2008 2009) and next (2008 2009) BMW
uses its permanent all-wheel drive with a 38% front 62% rear
torque split under normal traction conditions.
The new 2008 2009 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 2009 and the new 2008 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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.
The new 2008 2009 BMW M Series will come with an optional Double
Spoke forged and polished alloy wheels, 19 x 8 front, 19 x 9.5
rear; 225/40ZR 19 front performance tires, 255/35ZR 19 rear
performance tires.
If you opt for the convertible M3 there is an optional hardtop
available which is a body-colored hardtop with integrated rear
window defroster, retractable coat hooks, and individual reading
lights front and rear