Road presence even without an over-sized grille. A pretty face, but this time not just a pretty face.
Does anyone else offer an SUV as attractive as this one? Never as stylish as a Range Rover, the latest BMW X5 has lost its predecessors' muscular good looks.
Downward-sloping roof is part of the "Sport." Contrasting black paint up there a $650 option. Tapered tail and flared fenders make for a sporty box.
In case the styling isn't enough of a clue, big letters across the tailgate. Nothing bizarre, and yet clearly the work of a skillful designer.
Like the exterior, a clean yet upscale appearance. BMW's interior design aesthetic is both more cluttered and colder.
Shifter and touchscreen could be easier to use. The fuel efficiency record includes not only mpg but your driving style score. They seem related.
Power-adjustable bolsters quite welcome, but the front seats could be more luxurious. Michigan road's severity registered by the Range Rover Sport's Terrain Response system.
Comfortable but not roomy rear seat. A big step up to get in. There's a reason you won't find a full-size spare tire like this one in the X5: it's huge and heavy.
The carpets back here are much nicer than those up front in the average car. High floor contributes to less volume than in many compact crossovers. But how much do you need?
The new supercharged V6 is both powerful and efficient. Under the cover, a shiny water-to-air intercooler buries the supercharger that blows through it.