REVIEW: 2007 BMW X5- Radical departure?

Thankfully, BMW stylists exercised a gentle hand when reshaping the sheetmetal of the X5, which BMW still insists on calling a “Sports Activity Vehicle” in spite of it being, for all intents and purposes, a Sport Utility Vehicle. Many of the styling cues of the X3 and 3-Series can be found on the new X5, which wears them relatively well, considering its substantial size. Speaking of size, the new X5 grows 2.4 inches in width and a surprising 7.4 inches in length—enough to accommodate an optional two-butt third-row seat—compared with the 2006 model.
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Dante - 9/9/2006 5:22:21 PM

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Bmw did a good job with it if had the money I would buy it.

DrCallosum - 9/9/2006 7:03:57 PM

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Great car one of the best (looking aswell) me thinks another best seller altho i wuld reli like to see a dash thats the same colour aswell as the black and beige.... just looks more elegant... anyone agree???

BMW530i - 9/10/2006 7:32:35 AM

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The new X5 has grown on me too. And that interior is currently on of the best BMW interiors it appears. Have not seen it in reality yet, but it sure looks good. Now, time to apply this to the X3, 3 and 5-series...

iown1 - 9/10/2006 1:34:30 PM

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I think they did a nice job on this one. IMO it looks better than the first one. I like that the dash doesn't have the double hump. Great looking interior.

vitalichaconne - 9/10/2006 4:46:06 PM

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EVERYTHING IS GREAT ON THIS CAR EXCEPT THE SHIFT KNOB

S4cabriofox - 9/10/2006 5:03:26 PM

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The interior is very well finished, and what really makes it classy is the chrome strip under the wood trim-- it makes it look less-slab like, where the 5 Series, without the chrome, looks more "thrown on". It's a huge improvement for BMW, and the center console angled towards the driver brings to mind BMWs of the past. They're inching closer to Audi, but the new A4 and A8 will change that fast, I'm sure.

audiot - 9/10/2006 10:23:30 PM

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S4... you hit on it exactly! Good eye. That chrome strip makes all the difference. Something I've long noticed in BMW interiors (and some Audi's) with wood. I have had the distinct feeling the wood was just "floating" there on the dash, slapped on as you say. This is a lot better. Much classier. It's really a fine automobile, this X5. I almost wish I had a big family and needed all that room. :)

herrmitt1 - 9/11/2006 1:29:35 AM

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The new X5 drives pretty nice. BMW had a test drive session with the salesmen of our dealership a few weeks ago. I really like the new size, and everything seems like it is in the right spot. I suspect we are going to sell quite a few of these.

Matthew1 - 9/12/2006 3:06:26 AM

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"EVERYTHING IS GREAT ON THIS CAR EXCEPT THE SHIFT KNOB"

Do you want to have a cry?

Get over it.

quizz - 9/12/2006 3:32:10 PM

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would love to see the top of the line 6 cylinder diesel make its way to the U.S. in this car