Review

BMW X5 SUV

Price: £45,070 - £83,290
4.4
/5
  • Pros:
  • Efficient and powerful diesel engines
  • Masses of cabin and boot space
  • More fun to drive than rivals
  • Cons:
  • Expensive list prices
  • Expensive options
  • Not as comfortable as other 4x4s
BMW X5 SUV
reviewed by Carbuyer

With seven seats, an upmarket interior and great build quality, BMW's X5 makes a formidable family car. What's more, BMW has made the latest version practical and luxurious. The pair of optional seats in the boot are useful, and when they’re not in place the car has lots of luggage space. The X5 has some off-road ability, but during its development, engineers concentrated on getting the performance on tarmac spot on. As a result, it's a better road car than its rivals, with light, accurate steering and a range of powerful, economical engines. The xDrive30d and xDrive40d diesels offer strong performance and low fuel bills. All models are well equipped as standard.

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