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2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d
Is there really any question as to what's the best X5 powertrain to buy? more
Review: 2010 BMW X5M and X6M
You can be as upset as you like about the inherent absurdity of a 550-hp sport SUV, but it's hard to argue with how good these particular ones are to drive. more
First Look: The BMW X5 Security Plus
At 8.2 seconds to 62 mph, the BMW X5 Security Plus isn't faster than a speeding bullet. But, if those bullets leave the barrel of an AK-47, the SUV doesn't need to be. BMW built the defenses of its armored X5 specifically for the Kalashnikov assault rifle. more
First Look: BMW X6 M and X5 M
Dial M for...Crossover? Since the X5's introduction in 2000, BMW's M division has refused to tune any of the brand's SUVs. more
First Look: BMW X6 M and X5 M
Dial M for...Crossover? more
Rattle & Hum: Diesel and Hybrid SUV Comparison
Does the 2009 BMW X5 xDrive 35d, Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC, and Volkswagen Touareg TDI stand a chance against the 2010 Lexus RX 450h -- the latest hybrid version of the world's best-selling luxury SUV? We assemble in the mountains to find out. more
Quick Test: 2009 BMW X5 xDrive 35d
Rolls Off Your Tongue, Doesn't It? New BMW Diesel Makes Its Way into X5 - The X5 xDrive offers a glimpse at the available civility of the powerful -- and fuel-efficient -- diesels coming ashore lately. more
Rattle & Hum: Diesel and Hybrid SUV Comparison
2009 BMW X5 xDrive 35d vs 2010 Lexus RX 450h vs 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC vs 2009 Volkswagen Touareg TDI more
Quick Test: 2009 BMW X5 xDrive 35d
Rolls Off Your Tongue, Doesn't It? New BMW Diesel Makes Its Way into X5 more
2007 BMW X5 4.8i - Four Seasons Wrap-Up
We enjoyed the X5's performance and functionality, but our experience with it was severely compromised by an unacceptable series of mechanical and electronic malfunctions and a perception of material cost-cutting. more
Newcomer: 2007 BMW X5 4.8i
If there was ever an SUV that wanted to be a sport sedan, it's the BMW X5. more
2007 BMW X5 - First Drive
Check out reviews, specifications, and photos of the 2007 BMW X5. - European Car Magazine more
Road Test Comparison: 2007 BMW X5 and 2007 Land Rover Discovery 3
Diesel Duo: 510 Miles on a Tank of Fuel! With a few formally announced diesel-powered SUVs that are due in the U.S. by 2008, it appears the diesel is gaining ground. more
2007 BMW X5
Like its predecessor, the second-generation X5 disappoints when it goes off the beaten track. Instead of offering a height-adjustable air suspension, it can be had with such pavement-oriented goodies as active steering, adjustable antiroll bars, and switchable more
First Drive: 2007 BMW X5
For those who love the feel and drive of a BMW, not to mention those who don't need a third row or a sport/ute capable of crawling over rocks, the new X5 is surely worth the premium. more
2005 BMW X5 4.8is - Seat Time
Our Deputy Editor spends some Seat Time in the 2005 BMW X5 4.8is and writes new car review. more
Road Test: BMW X5 4.8is vs. Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI vs. Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG vs. Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Flexible Flyers: (a) Speed? (b) Cargo? (c) Off-roading? (d) Luxury? Answer: (e) All of the above. Study these four vehicles carefully, and you'll notice something missing: compromises. more
First Drive: 2004 BMW X5
It used to be the number of performance SUVs (although BMW would prefer you call the X5 a Sport Activity Vehicle) could be counted on one hand, as the X5 and Mercedes-Benz M-Class made up the entire segment. Now Porsche, Volkswagen, Infiniti, and a few others are headed this way. more
Road Test: 2004 BMW X5 4.4i vs. 2004 Infiniti FX45 vs. 2003 Porsche Cayenne S vs. 2004 Cadillac SRX V8 awd
Riders On The Storm -- Into this house we're born, into this world we're thrown: Track testing four high-performance sport/utilities more
Road Test: 2004 BMW X5 4.4i vs. 2004 Infiniti FX45 vs. 2003 Porsche Cayenne S vs. 2004 Cadillac SRX V8 awd
Riders On The Storm -- Into this house we're born, into this world we're thrown: Track testing four high-performance sport/utilities more
Road Test: 2004 BMW X5 4.4i vs. 2004 Infiniti FX45 vs. 2003 Porsche Cayenne S vs. 2004 Cadillac SRX V8 awd
Riders On The Storm -- Into this house we're born, into this world we're thrown: Track testing four high-performance sport/utilities more
Road Test: 2004 BMW X5
More power, new six-speed auto-trannie highlight the new 2004 BMW X5 more
Road Test: 2004 BMW X5
More power, new six-speed auto-trannie highlight the new 2004 BMW X5 more
BMW X5 4.4i
Surgically enhanced for your pleasure. more
Road Test: 2001 BMW X5
In America, the word "truck" evokes images of freedom, strength, and adventure. Many fondly call theirsports/utility vehicles "trucks." more