The current X5 is hardly uncomfortable and noisy, but the new car is noticeably more hushed, plush and smooth in every way.
What about the chassis?
Even though the standard cars will roll out of the factory on steel springs, there are several adaptive suspension packages available to enhance your 3G X5 drive. The Comfort package adds active damping and rear air suspension; Dynamic, which swaps the air suspension for overall active roll control; and Professional, which combines the two. An M Sport pack, with tighter suspension, will also be available when the car goes on sale in mid November.
What about the interior. Much change there?
Oh yes. Pretty much everything other than the seat frames is new. The whole interior has been subtly repackaged to give more load space. The rear seat now splits 40:20:40, for more flexibility. And there will still be a seven-seat version. But it's the generally higher quality of everything you see, touch and hear that is the most overriding impression. Every screen, lever and button now works faster, smoother, and better than before. The leather, textiles and other materials look and feel tighter, softer. It's all just more comfortable and quieter.
Sounds like job done then - should I buy one?
If you have already had an X5 and loved it, this 3G version would be a nice upgrade present to yourself. If you are new to the car, this is by far the best one BMW has built so far. There's plenty of scope in the spec to build a car that's able to run with the best from Porsche, Audi and Range Rover. The M50d version should be a total monster and the upcoming 2.0d drivetrain with the seven seats could be a new school run favourite.
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A worthwhile and valuable update all round.
The numbers
2,993cc, 6cyl, AWD, 258bhp, 413lb ft, 6.2ltr/100km mpg, CO2 162g/km, 0-62mph 6.9secs, 144mph, 2,145kg, £47,895
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