BMW X5 review

From £60,710

The X5 is arguably the sweet-spot in BMW’s range of SUVs – not to mention one of the best family off-roaders you can buy.

  • BMW X5
  • For: Dynamics, practicality, cabin quality
  • Against: Expensive to buy and run, few engine options
  • Verdict: One of the finest family SUVs

The X5 is arguably the sweet-spot in BMW’s range of SUVs – not to mention one of the best family off-roaders you can buy.

The current fourth-generation car is the finest yet, packing the latest infotainment and driver-assistance equipment, along with a small but terrific range of six-cylinder engines.

New in 2020, BMW launched an xDrive45e plug-in hybrid model, which delivers up to 54 miles of pure-electric driving. It’s an impressively quick and efficient SUV.

All versions drive superbly, with the M50i, M50d and X5 M Competition delivering serious speed and dynamic prowess. That said, you’d expect perfection from the X5 M when you’re forking out £110,000.

Elsewhere, prices start from £57,500, which sounds a lot, but makes sense when you factor in the standard equipment, cabin quality and interior space.

It’s unlikely to be cheap to run, but few SUVs drive as well as the X5.

KEY INFO

  • Launched: 2018
  • Facelifted: TBC
  • Due for replacement: TBC
Specs
Model: BMW X5
Prices from: £60,710
Engines: 3.0T 286/530, 4.4T V8, 3.0d 286/340/400
Fuel type:
Gearboxes: 8-speed auto
Bodystyles: SUV
Trims: xLine, M Sport, M50i/d, X5 M Competition
Euro NCAP:
(2018)
Power: 285-625 hp
0-62mph: 3.8-6.5 seconds
Fuel economy: 22.1-53.8 mpg
CO2: 27-305 g/km
Dimensions (l/w/h): 4,922/2,004/1,745 mm
Boot capacity: 500-650 litres
Warranty: 3yrs/unlimited miles

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