Let's start with the good news. Our X5 test vehicle came with a beautiful 3.0-liter six matched with a crisp-shifting five-speed automatic -- very refined, rather powerful, and smooth as maple syrup flowing over some hot pancakes. (While the X5's available with two higher-horsepower eights, we think the six would fit the bill for most drivers.)
Look for the X5 to achieve 16 to 21 miles per gallon of premium fuel, according to the EPA. Whether that's good or bad, we will leave to you and your charge card.
Our test vehicle came in striking "Kalahari Beige Metallic" with "Truffle Brown Leather" seats. The heated seats quickly did their thing on a very cold morning, and the heater warmed up the rest of the interior quickly and unobtrusively. There was no i-drive on our vehicle, and that was a blessing.
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