2007 BMW X5 Exits IIHS Testing with a Good Ranking

The BMW X5 was redesigned for the 2007 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by BMW as part of frontal crash test verification.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. The driver side curtain airbag deployed during the crash.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Additional features:

* Side airbags: head curtain airbags for all three rows of seats and front seat-mounted torso airbags
* Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover
* Electronic stability control
* Antilock brakes
* Daytime running lights


Tested vehicle specifications:

* 2007 BMW X5 4.8i 4wd
* Class: Luxury SUV
* Weight: 5,090 lbs.
* Side airbags: head curtain airbags for all three rows of seats and front seat-mounted torso airbags
* Wheelbase: 115 in.
* Length: 191 in.
* Width: 76 in.
* Engine: 4.8 L V8
* EPA ratings: 15 mpg city | 21 mpg highway

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BimmerFan - 2/13/2007 4:36:10 PM

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The attached picture is NOT an X5.... looks like a botched photochop of an M5 to an old X5. Geez....

S4cabriofoxone - 2/13/2007 5:27:54 PM

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Nice photoshop of the 5 Series.

Why not put a picture of the real new X5, which is already on the streets, in this article?

EL34 - 2/13/2007 6:23:04 PM

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Will!

KILLAKAM - 2/13/2007 7:55:48 PM

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X5 IS A HORRIBLE AUTOMOBILE, ILL TAKE THE ESCALADE ANY DAY.

KILLAKAM - 2/15/2007 10:27:44 AM

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Ballin!!!!

mstangpny07 - 2/13/2007 10:08:35 PM

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ARE you serious 009! You have GOT to be kidding me. Does that LOOK like an E70?

mstangpny07 - 2/13/2007 10:13:11 PM

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I would kindly like your reply, if you may. Thank You.

M53R - 2/13/2007 10:40:59 PM

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OMG, thats 1 ugly photoshop! I know what 009 did, he just went to google and typed bmw x5, and he got this horribele photoshop resembling an aztek and a 5 series.

MunichRob - 2/14/2007 1:59:41 AM

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Could you just imagine if BMW had designed the new X5 like that...all hell would break loose!