2007 BMW X5-Series Review

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BMW's SUVs have always placed more emphasis on sport rather than utility, and the redesigned 2007 X5 continues in that tradition. The X5 is one of the few SUVs that wears a "tuned at the Nurburgring" label.

The 260-horsepower 3.0L in-line six is the base engine, and a 4.8L V8 with double overhead camshafts and four-valves-per cylinder is available. The V8 produces a rousing 350 horsepower. Both engines are matched with six-speed automatic transmissions and are outfitted with a sport-tuned suspension.

All the features you would expect to find standard on a $55,000 vehicle are present, including xenon adaptive headlights, rain-sensing windshields, power and memory functions, stability control, and dual zone automatic climate control. A tire pressure monitor,... see more

BMW's SUVs have always placed more emphasis on sport rather than utility, and the redesigned 2007 X5 continues in that tradition. The X5 is one of the few SUVs that wears a "tuned at the Nurburgring" label.

The 260-horsepower 3.0L in-line six is the base engine, and a 4.8L V8 with double overhead camshafts and four-valves-per cylinder is available. The V8 produces a rousing 350 horsepower. Both engines are matched with six-speed automatic transmissions and are outfitted with a sport-tuned suspension.

All the features you would expect to find standard on a $55,000 vehicle are present, including xenon adaptive headlights, rain-sensing windshields, power and memory functions, stability control, and dual zone automatic climate control. A tire pressure monitor, dynamic cruise control, and BMW's famed iDrive system are also present. When opting for the V8, leather seat trim, 18-inch alloys, self-leveling rear suspension, and interior walnut trim are added.

A Premium Package is available with either engine, and it outfits the X5 with a universal garage door opener, a panoramic moonroof, auto-dimming rearview mirrors, among other items. A Sport Package adds 19-inch wheels, run-flat tires, electronic damping control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. A number of other packages are available for an enhanced audio experience, cold-weather motoring, and overall comfort. A third row seat can be ordered for those who want to seat seven people.
For 2007 the BMW X5 has been redesigned, but you'll have to look hard to notice it. No one complained about the previous X5 styling, so rather than a radical makeover, the 2007 X5 was expanded to make more room inside. The body panels were massaged in such a way, though, that the new X5 doesn't look any larger.

You'll also find additional utility in the 2007 X5. There is now an optional third row of seats for a total of seven occupants. The rest of the interior is very elegantly designed, and abounds with quality touches. The six-speed automatic backs up both the 260-horsepower 3.0L six-cylinder engine and the stirring 350-horsepower 4.8L V8. The 4.4L V8 is no longer available. see less

Trims	City MPG	Hwy MPG	MSRP	Invoice	Displacement	Engine
3.0si	17	23	$45,900	$42,230	3.0L/183	Gas I6
4.8i	15	21	$54,500	$50,140	4.8L/293	Gas V8

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The mid-size X5 sport SUV is new for 2007 and now offers third-row seating and seven-passenger capability. Compared with the outgoing model, the '07 model is 7.4 inches longer overall -- and 2.4 inches wider. BMW engineers say that the increased track improves stability -- while the longer wheelbase (up to 115.5 inches from the previous 111 inches) should make pulling a trailer with the new model that much safer, too. It is offered in 3.0si and 4.8i versions, with the six-cylinder version producing 260 horsepower while the V-8 delivers 350 horsepower -- in both cases, big upticks over the previous generation X5. A six-speed automatic is standard with both models; a manual transmission is no longer available. A "simplified" version of the infamous iDrive mouse controller is standard on both models and there's an available Heads-up Display (HUD). Another major change is the electrically activated gear shifter, which is similar to the system first used on the 7-Series sedan. A Sport Package is available with 19-inch wheels (20-inch wheels are optional) and other upgrades. All-wheel-drive is standard and all models offer 8.3 inches of ground clearance. The '07 X5 can tow up to 6000 lb when properly equipped.

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