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2002 BMW X5 Review
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2002 X5 Review Summary & Specifications
The BMW X5 may be the best-handling SUV on the road. It may not haul much cargo, but the V8 models sure haul themselves. They are big, high-performance machines that can hold their own in any on-road situation.We have somewhat mixed feelings about the BMW X5, however. It's cargo capacity is no better than a BMW 5 Series wagon. The height of the cargo area is much higher than the 5 Series wagon and getting in and out is more difficult, so it's less practical than the 5 Series wagon. Ride, handling and overall performance are not as good as the 5 Series wagon. Off-road capability is not as good as a serious 4x4 sport-utility. And pricing may be a consideration. Compared with the X5 4.6is, which retails for $66,200, a 540iT Sport Wagon lists for $53,600 and an M5 Sedan retails for $69,900. X5 buyers don't care about any of that, however. They like the X5 because it is prestigious, fast, and luxurious, roughly in that order. It shouts success, it goes like stink, and it coddles driver and occupants in sporty, upscale accommodations. The X5 offers BMW luxury, character and panache, and it's fun to drive.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup | 3.0i ($38,900); 4.4i ($49,400); 4.6is ($66,200) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.6-liter dohc 32v V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 2.8-liter inline-6; 4.4-liter V8; 4.6-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic with Steptronic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic with Steptronic; 5-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front and side airbags with dual-threshold deployment and two-stage smart airbags; height-adjustable front safety belts with automatic tensioners and force limiters; three child-seat tether anchors in rear seat area; automatic locking retractors on all safety belts; front-seat head protection system; front-seat side-impact airbags; ABS; DSC |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | rear side-impact airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Spartanburg, SC |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-334 4269 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.bmwusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 38900 |
| Model Tested MSRP | X5 4.6is ($66,200) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic climate control, remote locking with key memory, power/memory front seats, leather upholstery, wood trim, stereo radio/cassette 10-speaker sound system; 4.6is adds two-stage heated rear seats, ski bag, privacy glass, rear-window sunshades, premium audio system w 10 speakers and 2 subwoofers, 6-disc CD changer (glove box or cargo area), in-dash cassette player, two-way power moonroof, Anthracite headliner, special instrumentation, sport steering wheel, 8-way power/2-way manual sport front seats w 4-way lumbar support, 3-stage heated front seats, dual chrome oval exhaust outlets, automatic-dimming inside and outside mirrors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, Shadowline trim, clear turn-signal and side-marker lenses, Park Distance Control, automatic headlight control, Xenon low-beam headlights with dynamic auto-leveling, rear air diffusor, wind splitters at sides of front and rear bumpers, self-leveling rear axle |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | rear door-mounted side-impact airbags ($550); navigation system ($1,800) |
| Destination Charge | 645 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 69195 |
| Horse Power | 340 @ 5700 |
| Torque | 350 @ 3700 |
| Fuel Economy | 12/17 |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 183.7/73.7/67.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | 61.4/61.4 |
| Turning Radius | 39.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/58.0/39.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.5/57.2/35.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 23.8/54.4 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 5953 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | 7.1 |
| Curb Weight | 4824 |
| Stock Tires | P255/55HR18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc w/ABS and Dynamic Brake Control |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 |
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