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2025 BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition

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It has been a quarter of a century when, in the era of luxury SUVs, the Bavarian manufacturer launched its first SUV, the BMW X5. Now, for the 25th birthday of this model, BMW has revealed a special edition, the BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition.

The X5 Silver Anniversary Edition is finished in a unique Lime Rock Gray and is equipped with the xOffroad equipment package, which includes an air suspension with a mechanical differential lock on the rear axle and additional chassis protection (standard). The ground clearance has also been increased, and the driver is offered four new driving modes: xSnow, xSand, xGravel and xRocks. Each has preset settings for suspension height, traction control, shifting, throttle response and other parameters. There is also the xOffroad camera, which works at speeds of up to 35 km/h, showing the surroundings and making it easier for the driver to choose a better path.

Inside, buyers can choose leather-trimmed seats in Black, Cognac, Coffee or Silverstone Sensafin, while the carbon fiber trim is taken from the X5 M60i and X5 M Competition models. There is also a head-up display and a Harman Kardon surround sound system.

BMW will produce around 1,000 cars and production will start in August. It will be available only for the US market at a price of $81,075.

Source: BMW

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Armored VW Golf GTI

When you saw the photo you thought it was a regular VW Golf GTI, but it’s not. This is a specially modified VW Golf GTI converted into an armored car by SVI Engineering, South Africa.

SVI Engineering produces armored vehicles, but also converts civilian vehicles into armored vehicles. This VW Golf is one of the examples of a civilian car equipped with 3.5 mm thick steel armor (B4+) resistant to fire from pistols and rifles up to 7.62×39 mm caliber, and lightweight ballistic glass that can stop three Kalashnikov hits within 300 mm . The glass on the driver’s side can be opened halfway while the other windows are fixed. High grade steel was used for the doors, pillars, fenders, roof and custom rear bulkhead.

After the modifications, which last three months, the car is 340 kg heavier than the standard Golf, and this is contributed by the additional protection of the engine and battery, resistant to bullets. Of course, this required additional suspension tuning, so this battleship now weighs 1,770 kg. This also affected its performance and fuel consumption.

When it comes to the powertrain, it is not known if there have been any changes. It should be noted that this armor is also compatible with the Golf R, and the protection costs $35,000.

Source: SVI Engineering

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VW is developing a new EV that will cost up to 20,000 euros

Demand for electric cars is on the rise, but rising prices could affect demand in the near future, so manufacturers are scrambling to prepare in advance and offer cheaper options. VW has decided to launch a new EV at an affordable price of around 20,000 euros by 2027.

For now, there is no official information about the car, but the teaser reveals that it is a futuristic-looking hatchback, which will only be available to European customers. “Generations of people associate the strong brands of the Volkswagen Group with their first car, as well as with affordable mobility. As a group with strong brands, we continue this social responsibility. That is why I am very pleased that we will launch a future-oriented project. It is the entry of electric mobility from Europe for Europe,” said Oliver Blume, director of the Volkswagen Group.

It should be noted that Volkswagen has been thinking about offering compact and affordable electric vehicles for some time. “For electromobility to become widespread, attractive vehicles are needed, especially in the entry-level segment. Our brand promises that electromobility is for everyone. Despite the attractive price, our electric cars will set standards in the entry-level segment in terms of technology, design, quality and user experience,” said brand director Thomas Schäfer.

Volkswagen is currently developing several electric city cars, which will reach the market by the end of next year. All of them will be produced in Spain and will cost less than 25,000 euros.

Source: Volkswagen