BMW's X5 luxury crossover SUV was redesigned last year. It's offered with rear- or all-wheel drive and comes with a choice of three turbocharged engines, including a turbo-diesel six-cylinder. The X5 can seat five people in two rows or seven with an optional third row. Competitors include the Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz M-Class and Acura MDX.
New for 2015
BMW has revised the X5's eight-speed automatic transmission and zero-to-60-mph times have dropped 0.1 to 0.2 seconds, according to the automaker. A sport leather steering wheel is now standard, and keyless access goes in the X5 xDrive50i trim level.
Exterior Highlights
- Borrows styling cues from BMW's 3 Series compact car
- 18-inch alloy wheels; 19- or 20-inch wheels available
- Adaptive xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
- LED fog lights
- Chrome exhaust tips
- Panoramic moonroof
- Power liftgate
- Available aluminum running boards
- Available M Sport Package features aggressive styling cues
Interior Highlights - Seats five or seven with available third row
- Power-adjustable heated front seats
- Leather upholstery available
- 40/20/40-split folding rear seat
- Wood trim
- Dual-zone automatic climate control; four-zone system available
- Push-button start
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with accessory controls
- iDrive interface with 10.2-inch screen
- Navigation system
- CD stereo with Bluetooth streaming audio; Harman Kardon or Bang & Olufsen premium stereos available
- Available ventilated front seats and heated rear seats
- Available heated steering wheel
- Available dual-screen DVD entertainment system
Under the Hood - 300-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder gas engine
- Available 255-hp, turbo-diesel 3.0-liter six-cylinder
- Available 445-hp, turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 gas engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission on all models
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Brake Energy Regeneration system captures kinetic energy when braking or coasting
- Available adaptive suspension, active steering and active roll stabilization
Safety Features - Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags
- Active front head restraints
- BMW Assist emergency communication system with 10-year subscription
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Available blind spot warning system
- Available lane departure warning
- Available backup camera, surround-view camera system
- Available night vision with pedestrian detection
Courtesy of Cars.com
