BMW X5 Quick Review
The third-gen BMW X5 might be at the tail end of its life but it’s still got loads of road presence. You won’t call the interior dated either. Everyth...
The third-gen BMW X5 might be at the tail end of its life but it’s still got loads of road presence. You won’t call the interior dated either. Everything is beautifully put together and there’s a pervasive sense of quality in the cabin. Front seat comfort is good but the rear seat is a touch low and offers inadequate thigh support. No complaints for space, however.
The X5’s 258hp, 3.0-litre diesel engine offers strong performance and the way it revs will impress ardent petrolheads too. What’s not that impressive is the engine’s refinement – it tends to grumble at middle revs. The X5 is great to steer and scores well for ride comfort too, so long as you opt for the smaller rim sizes. The larger rims look slick but also results in a crashy ride. The fire-breathing 575hp, 4.4-litre, twin-turbo V8 petrol-equipped X5 M offers manic performance and simply belies its size and weight in the manner it changes direction.
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