BMW X5 (07 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 28 July 2008
BMW's X5 can claim to have begun the trend towards large 4x4s that were meant for road use rather than frequent forays into the wilderness. And the new model launched in 2007 improves that formula further - it's more spacious, economical and quicker than before, plus it's better to drive too. But the big news is that it's BMW's first ever seven-seater (although the extra chairs are a £1,320 optional extra) making it a more practical family car. Diesel versions will be the most popular but the petrol engines have been upgraded and are now greener while all cars get a new six-speed automatic gearbox as standard. It's not cheap and has limited off road ability, but if you can afford one you'll be rewarded with one of the best on-road 4x4s on the market.
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Equipment

The X5 only comes in two trim levels - SE and M Sport. SE models come with six airbags, electronic stability control (DSC+), 18-inch alloy wheels, self-levelling air suspension at the rear, 60/40 split folding rear seats, automatic air conditioning, part-electric front seat adjustment, parking sensors, electric windows, CD stereo, heated washer jets and an electric parking brake. The M Sport adds 19-inch alloy wheels, sports suspension, front sports seats, leather upholstery and M Sport body styling. The 4.8i model also gets xenon headlights. Key options include a head-up display, sat nav, CD changer, TV function, soft close doors and a panoramic sunroof. In September 2009 a special 10-Year Edition model was launched - of which there are only around 200 in the UK. Based on the xDrive35d it comes with unique 20-inch alloys, a panoramic sunroof, aluminium exterior trim and roof rails, Nappa leather upholstery and Piano Black trim inside. It's only available in Sophisto Grey metallic paint.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • DVD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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