2007 BMW X5 Review

S4cabriofoxone
10/11/2007

Ownership Status: I do not own this vehicle.
Recommendation: I recommend this vehicle.

Pros Power Handling Awesome exhaust note Visibility Interior space A glass roof that actually helps Price Comfort Equipment Style

Cons Gas mileage Weight Trunk space

X5 4.8i Test Drive





Beautiful. One of the best BMW interior designs. The one negative? Too similar to other Bimmers in design, if not material quality.

This was just a test drive, but it seemed perfectly-constructed to me.

Best-built in BMW's lineup.

Superb straight-line speed. Very satisfying exhaust note at high revs. A lot more fun than the Cayenne S, which oddly makes you feel isolated and sounds like a turbine. I drove the Porsche the same day- no comparison.

As usual for BMW...

It shouldn't weigh this much (only 4 inches longer than the 500lbs lighter Lexus RX350), which effects mileage dramatically. Not impressed with this part of the car.

Wow. One of the most comprehensive arrays of useful optional features that I've ever seen on any car. Almost too tempting- climbs over $70K easily.

Gas mileage!

The best value in the eight-cylinder luxo-ute class.



An incredible SAV that excels on the road. Beautifully-done inside and out. 4.8i engine fits the car like a glove. $15K less than a comparably-equipped Cayenne S-- and it drives better. I hope I end up buying this car for my wife.