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BMW X5 overview
The X5 is BMW's full-size luxury SUV and the xDrive30d is the version that makes sense: a 3.0-litre straight-six diesel with 282 bhp, mild-hybrid assistance and all-wheel drive. Air suspension keeps it composed on bad roads, and the cabin is as well finished as anything at the price.
Highlights
- 282 bhp 3.0-litre straight-six diesel
- Air suspension
- xDrive all-wheel drive
- 650-litre boot
Pros
- Effortless straight-six diesel
- Excellent ride on air suspension
- Spacious, luxurious cabin
- Genuinely capable off tarmac
Cons
- Expensive to run and service
- Wide for narrow city roads
- Third row only available in some markets
