available in the North American market. The X5M engine and transmission remains the same. BMW X5 Security Plus It is a variant with safety glass, heavy-duty material and ballistics-resistant steel modifications. It comes with a 4.8l engine with Steptronic automatic transmission. Armour is rated to safety class VR4 and is configured to carry a roof mounted 7.62mm, AK-47 assault rifle. The vehicle sells for approximately $220,000. Vision Efficient Dynamics It is a hybrid electric vehicle model featuring 2.0 L four-cylinder variable twin-turbo diesel engine rated and at 2,000–2,250 rpm, a 15-kilowatt electric motor driven by a lithium ion battery pack, eight-speed transmission developed by BMW and ZF, roof-mounted solar panels, 19-inch light alloy wheels with reduced ventilation. It was unveiled in 2008 at the Geneva Auto Show. References External links 2007 BMW X5 Road Test from Motortrend.com E70 X5 Cars introduced in 2006 Mid-size sport utility vehicles