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BMW’s X5 SUV has had a reputation of being a nice but boring, well-rounded SUV. But nice isn’t exactly going to cut it amid tough competition in the mid-size luxury SUV class. For 2019, the X5 gets a redesign that takes it to the next level.
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BMW added a little more of everything to the fourth generation of its popular SUV, namely dimensions, horsepower and technology.
Outside, it’s 1.6 inches longer than the outgoing model and gets a much more interesting, dynamic look thanks to a larger grille and redesigned headlights.
Inside, there’s a revised dashboard layout that gives the controls a modern look, as well as some new features like heated and cooled cupholders and the next generation of the iDrive multimedia system. The X5 also will be available with a rear-seat entertainment Professional system with a pair of 10.2-inch high-definition touchscreens, a Blu-ray DVD player and a full range of ports. The system also can display the navigation map.
At launch, available iterations include the X5 xDrive 40i and the X5 xDrive 50i all-wheel-drive models featuring a turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine and V-8, respectively. A third-row option will be added after launch.
How does it compare with heavyweights in the class, like the award-winning Volvo XC90? Watch the video for more.
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