宝马第三代X5虽然上市仅仅三年，但车厂已经准备在明年发布新一代车型了。宝马高管近日证实，目前正在开发新一代X5，该车将与X7共享CLAR平台。这位高管表示，由于X7将基于下一代X5，因此现行版车型生命周期将进一步缩短。宝马不愿透露X7细节，但有媒体报道称，该车车身长度比现行版X5增加1.6英尺（约合48.7厘米），最重版本重量约为4188磅（约合1.9吨）。虽然算不上很轻，但考虑到这是一辆可搭乘七名乘客的全尺寸跨界车，这样的车重还算可以。X7预计将搭载多种动力系统，包括3.0升直列六缸，新的V8引擎，超豪华版甚至可能搭载6.0升V12引擎。另外插电混动版在纯电动模式下续航里程为31英里（约合50公里）。

 

New BMW X5 coming as early as next year

The third-generation BMW X5 is only three years old but the model will reportedly be replaced as early as next year.

 

Speaking with Motoring, BMW Group Australia managing director Marc Werner confirmed a new X5 is in the works and revealed it will ride on the same Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform that underpins the new 7 Series. The executive didn't have much to say about the model but suggested the current X5 will have a shortened lifecycle because the next-generation X5 will spawn the basis for the X7.

 

BMW has been relatively tight-lipped about the X7 but the publication is reporting the model will be about 1.6 feet longer than the current X5 and will weigh approximately 4,188 pounds in its heaviest configuration. That's not exactly light but it's not too shabby for a full-size crossover that can comfortable seat seven adults.

 

Engine options remain unconfirmed but the X7 is expected to be offered with a variety of different powertrains including a 3.0-liter inline six, a new V8, and possibly even a 6.0-liter V12 in the ultra-luxury variant. There should also be an eco-friendly plug-in hybrid model that has an electric-only range in excess of 31 miles.