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Why did the BMW X5 cancel the air suspension?

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OLiam

09/04/25 4:32am

BMW X5 canceled the air suspension because the air suspension is a vulnerable part with a short lifespan. The following is the relevant introduction: Appearance: As a facelifted model, the new BMW X5's exterior design is not much different from the old model. The wide "double kidney" grille on the front face is very dynamic, and the headlight clusters on both ends look very sharp. The waistline of the body is very sharp, extending from the front to the rear. The design of the wheel arches and the wide wheel hub style enhance the side's dynamism. The rear design is relatively flat, and the two-tone protective plate on the lower side, combined with the irregular quadrilateral exhaust pipes on both ends, gives the rear a more visual feel. Interior: The interior design is also not much different from the old model. The decorative panels on the center console and gear lever area enhance the interior texture, and the crystal gear lever has an excellent grip. Power: In terms of power performance, the new BMW X5 is equipped with 2.0T and 3.0T engines, with maximum power of 265 horsepower and 340 horsepower, respectively. Like the recently launched BMW X3, the top model of the new BMW X5 has also been reduced in configuration. This imported car has canceled the air suspension, and other configuration models cannot be equipped with the air suspension either.

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DiRebecca

09/16/25 5:33am

I've thought about this for a while. BMW making air suspension optional or exclusive to top trims on the current X5 is essentially cost-cutting. Air suspension is expensive - one set could buy three sets of regular springs. Automakers are all about reducing costs and increasing efficiency these days, cutting corners where possible on mainstream models. Honestly, air suspension has significantly higher failure rates than traditional setups. There are plenty of cases of air leaks or compressor failures after three years - repairs can cost as much as a designer handbag. Several friends who owned older X5s with air suspension specifically chose mechanical suspension for their next cars - reliability and cost savings are what really matter. The X5's chassis is already tuned for road handling anyway, and most urban drivers don't really need that minimal height adjustment.

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