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Updated BMW X5 reviewed

Revamped BMW X5 gets a sharper look and new tech, but the highlight is an upgraded plug-in hybrid system.
Published 29 September 2023
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First Drive review: BMW X5 xDrive40e (2015)

BMW's large but refined new plug-in hybrid SUV is certain to be seen but not heard when it flies past you.
Published 29 June 2015
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BMW X5 E53 review (2000-2007)

For years BMW used the advertising slogan “The ultimate driving machine”, so when it introduced the X5, its first SUV, in 2000, many enthusiasts...
Published 03 April 2014
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BMW X5 E70 review (2007-2013)

The X5 was relaunched in 2013 but this previous generation model was famed for being the SUV that approaches something vaguely fun to drive.
Published 03 April 2014
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BMW X5 F15 review (2013-on)

BMW calls the X5 an SAV, or Sports Activity Vehicle. Of course, we all know that's meaningless marketing speak and that what we're looking at really...
Published 26 March 2014