BMW to bring xDrive cars to UK

[Phunk]

I have heard from a very very very reliable source that BMW will be bringing out xDrive versions of at least 3 models to the UK, just to let you know

[playerone]

X1, X3 and X5?

[Phunk]

Saloon models :P

[Fun Bus]

I'm surprised they think there's enough demand in the UK. To me they'll be more niche than Audi and Quattro.

[Matt UK]

Not surprised about this.

I often hear people considering 'something with 4wd, because during the snow last winter...'

[dibbly dobbler]

Yay!

Sorry purists but I would fking love and xDrive version of my 330i (ok it would need to be a 335i) - no more slithering around like a twonk whenever it's cold/wet/icy/snowy. Full power able to be deployed whenever I want it rather than whenever conditions allow

OP - any idea on timescales ?

[brenflys777]

Big yes from me.. at the moment I'm on my 3rd BMW in 2 years but I'm getting itchy for something different.

[Beardy10]

About bloody time! Never understood why they didn't give people the option.

According to BMW Car mag the new X drive 550i will hit 62 mph in 4.8 seconds.....

[Mr E Driver]

Even with xdrive you will still need winter tyres in the snow to get the best out of it.

Edited by Mr E Driver on Saturday 11th September 23:09

[Phunk]

Another year at least, this year they are launching winter tyre packages, as long as that doesn't flop xDrive models will be launched Q3/4 2011

[dibbly dobbler]

Phunk said:

Another year at least, this year they are launching winter tyre packages, as long as that doesn't flop xDrive models will be launched Q3/4 2011

Cool - I think they would do well, thanks for the heads up

[phelix]

dibbly dobbler said:

no more slithering around like a twonk whenever it's cold/wet/icy/snowy. Full power able to be deployed whenever I want it rather than whenever conditions allow

x drive in the winter on summer tyres just means you'll go off the road at slightly higher speed than if the car were RWD.

[dibbly dobbler]

Yay - I love off road driving

[Beardy10]

Phunk said:

Another year at least, this year they are launching winter tyre packages, as long as that doesn't flop xDrive models will be launched Q3/4 2011

Just on new cars or on old ones too ? I'd be interested if they did storage like Porsche do on hardtops.

[Mr E Driver]

AFAIK the winter package includes storage of the winter tyres in the summer if you have nowhere to put them during the summer.

[HellDiver]

I'm not a BMW fan, but I would definitely consider a 325ix Touring if they did them over here.

[Zod]

Mr E Driver said:

AFAIK the winter package includes storage of the winter tyres in the summer if you have nowhere to put them during the summer.

Normal in Germany.

I'm ordering and taking delivery of my new X5 on winter wheels and tyres.

[AV12]

Zod said:

Mr E Driver said:

AFAIK the winter package includes storage of the winter tyres in the summer if you have nowhere to put them during the summer.

Normal in Germany.

I'm ordering and taking delivery of my new X5 on winter wheels and tyres.

Did you go for the xDrive5.0?

[Zordrak]

Nice to have the option but the main reason for buying a BMW is for the RWD handling. Why not just buy an Audi with Quattro. Ok BMW have slightly better engines, but the Current A4 is better looking than the E90 (particularly with that fussy facelifted bonnet ) and has a nicer interior.

[Zod]

AV12 said:

Zod said:

Mr E Driver said:

AFAIK the winter package includes storage of the winter tyres in the summer if you have nowhere to put them during the summer.

Normal in Germany.

I'm ordering and taking delivery of my new X5 on winter wheels and tyres.

Did you go for the xDrive5.0?

I will be doing when I put the order in this week. Completely stupid when there's the 40d, but I can't help it and our mileage isn't that high anyway.