BMW X5
The X5 was among the first luxury SUVs to combine comfort, cargo capacity and performance. Today, the BMW X5 and its more athletic-looking comrade, the X6, are among the bestselling midsize SUVs in North America. A plug-in hybrid version of the X5, the xDrive40e, is also available. Thanks to a 4.4L turbo V8 generating 567 horsepower and 552 lb·ft of torque, the X5 M and X6 M go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds.
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 75% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
What's new in 2018
N/A
Pros
- Good choice of drivetrains
- Sturdy and seductive look
- Fun to drive
- Technological updates
Cons
- Very high maintenance costs
- High-end versions very costly
- M versions: Ride sometimes unforgiving
- High fuel consumption (except the 40e)