What we have here is a more mature X5, this improved version of the fourth generation model having evolved into a smarter, more comfortable and more efficient proposition. It will probably never reclaim the dominant market share its MK1 predecessor originally enjoyed, but BMW once again has the hardware to remind its closer German rivals just who really developed the luxury SUV sector in the first place.
True, this might not be as handsome a design as it used to be, but it's still imposing and classy. Better connected too and more relevant, not only in terms of its lower running costs but also its hi-tech infotainment ConnectedDrive cleverness. And all of this on top of a range of virtues that more than ever, offer as much motoring flexibility as you could ever need. We are, after all, looking here at a car with economy pretty close to that of an ordinary family estate, yet one that potentially can keep up with a hot hatch, scale the lower slopes of Ben Nevis and potentially even take up to seven folk to the theatre when all is done. It is, by any measure, a very complete vehicle - and now perhaps the most accomplished all-round choice in a very talented segment when all is said and done. A benchmark then. Just as X5s have always been.

BMW live cockpit + with curved 12.3 instrument cluster/14.9 central display,nav/Tuner with diversity reception,RDS/4GLTE/remote software upgrade

Three spoke sport M leather steering wheel

Crash sensor activating central locking release, hazard warning lights, fuel cut off, interior lighting + activation of safety battery terminal clamp

Adaptive 2-axle Front and rear air suspension

Eight speed steptronic sport automatic transmission and gearshift paddles on the steering wheel

Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport mode

Driving assistant pack with radar based driver assistance system - X5

Electromechanical parking brake with automatic drive away release and auto hold function

Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

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