The X5 is the full size SUV from BMW India, however BMW does not call it an SUV, instead they refer to the X5 as a SAV or Sport Activity Vehicle. The X5 has been in production since 1999 and it is now in its third generation. In 2014 the latest edition of the X5 made its way to India and it comes with a sharper design and more features. The X5 also comes with only one diesel engine variant and it competes against the Audi Q7, Land Rover Discovery, and the Mercedes GL Class.
Design & Styling
With its dynamic, upright proportions, the third-generation BMW X5 is instantly recognisable as a BMW X model. However, it also has several new design features, which further emphasise its majestic appearance and unbeatable versatility. The X5 still follows typical BMW design in the front section with its kidney grille and rectangular headlights, and then the rear is more butch and muscular with strong straight lines. Although lager than the other X Series vehicles the X5 is still under 5 metres in length, but nevertheless it has a very strong on road-presence and looks very good.
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Interiors
The interiors of the X5 are spacious, luxurious, and sporty. The cabin features top-quality leather, refined surfaces, atmospheric lighting and maximum comfort for a very enjoyable cabin. There is ample room for everyone and enough storage space. The ergonomics are spot on and the dashboard and instrument panel are all setup very nicely.
Engine & Transmission
The X5 features a highly refined 2993cc 6-cylinder diesel unit that can create 258bhp and is also mated to a very nice 8-speed automatic transmission. The engine is very quite for a diesel unit and is top quality German engineering.
Performance and Handling
The X5 is a big car, but the massive engine makes it a very good performer on both the high way and city streets. Not only that but the X5 is also a very capable off-road vehicle and can take on just about any terrain. The suspension is setup very nicely and can adapt to any surface, and the steering response and feedback is also very impressive. Although the X5 is heavy it can still race from a standstill to 100kmph in just under 7 seconds. The overall ride quality is really good and all occupants are ensured of a smooth and enjoyable ride.
Fuel Efficiency
The X5 is capable of providing a fuel economy of around 10kmpl.
Features
The car comes equipped with power steering with mounted controls, power windows, a start/stop button, fully automatic air-conditioning, and BMW Connected Drive that includes Bluetooth, USB connectivity, a 22.3cm colour display, audio streaming, voice control, HiFi loudspeaker system, and navigation.
Safety
Safety features include airbags, ABS with Brake Assist, Runflat tyres, Stability control, traction control, electronic parking brake, Hill Decent control, and Parking Assist.
Quality & Reliability
The Quality on all BMW cars is of top quality. Everything is made too last and give an impression of luxury, style elegance and sportiness. The car is very well built and comes with some of the best-engineered components and parts. It is also a highly reliable machine and performs to perfection.
Value for Money
The X5 is a great car with very good value for money. It is priced quite competitively, and offers you a lot including pure driving joy.
Verdict
The X5 is a brilliant full size SUV and offers fantastic driving dynamics with the abilty to do some serious off-roading, and do it in style and comfort. When compared to its other competitors it seems more of a drivers car and more aggressive than the other Germans. The only other car that could make a case against the X5 is possibly the Land Rover Discovery.
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