The new 3.0 litre six cylinder BMW X5 4WD wagon is a welcome addition alongside the 4.4 litre V8 version as it costs $25,500 less, provides commendable levels of performance, returns better fuel economy than the V8, and still provides most (but of course, not all) of the V8 model’s desirable features. acceleration technology, automatic climate control, cargo hauler, crash sensors, dynamic brake, family wagon, head restraints, hill descent control, leather upholstery, seat belts, self levelling suspension, spirited performance
BMW X5 4WD Wagon 3.0-Litre Automatic Road Test Report
Quite apart from whatever value you put on the BMW nameplate, that’s good value when you consider what this vehicle provides. The X5 can be everything from a luxury car to a family wagon, a cargo hauler, and even a reasonably capable off-roader (provided you don’t mind getting it dirty!). Under the bonnet is BMW’s acclaimed 3.0 litre DOHC straight six cylinder engine that also powers the 530i, 330i and Z3 models.
It gives quite a spirited performance, considering the X5 weighs in at 2030 kg, and even sounds great under acceleration. Technology abounds in the X5, with all manner of controls designed to provide high levels of dynamic safety. These include Dynamic Stability Control (DSC III), Automatic Stability Control (ASC-X), Automatic Differential Brake (ADB-X), Hill Descent Control (HDC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) and Anti-lock Brakes (ABS).
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