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The 2025 BMW X5 Shadow Edition is a new special edition based on the popular large luxury SUV, bringing a darker appearance for a premium of close to $10,000.
It’s the latest vehicle from the Bavarian brand to wear the Shadow Edition moniker, following the special 3 Series of 2017, 1 Series of 2019 and X7 of 2020.
Priced at $146,900 before on-road costs and now available for delivery, the X5 Shadow Edition costs $9300 more than its X5 xDrive30d donor vehicle, which is priced at $137,600 plus on-roads in either xLine or M Sport guises.
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However, the extra outlay is somewhat offset by a host of additional standard equipment and unique features, including four metallic paint finishes, the M Sport Pro Package, and the following extras:
- Alcantara headliner with Anthracite finish
- Carbon-fibre interior trim package
- Exclusive 21-inch V-spoke bi-colour alloy wheels with run-flat tyres
- Crafted Clarity cut glass interior elements (incl. iDrive controller)
- 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system
- Privacy glass
The M Sport Pro Package includes:
- M Sport brakes, red
- M Shadowline lights
- M seat belts
- M Shadowline exterior
- M Sports exhaust
Metallic paint colours:
- BMW Individual Dravit Grey
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Mineral White
There are no changes under the bonnet, where the Shadow Edition continues to employ the X5 xDrive30d’s 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 210kW of power and 650Nm of torque, matched as standard to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
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Marton Pettendy is a veteran motoring journalist and editor with decades of experience across Australia’s leading automotive titles.
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