Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. The recall began March 9, 2018. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Get the optional third row, and the resulting 23. We cover the 555- X5 M on Cars. It might lack some of the ultimate plushness of a few competitors, but few will complain about the X5's on-road ride.
The X5 xDrive35d weighs 232 lbs. The xDrive35i model is a turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine with 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. Editors called the gas pedal hard to modulate, disconnected or just plain delayed. The boards extended to the shifter, but they were elevated so that all controls were still accessible. Not everyone will like, but it does a good job of slipping in around the median, never going to extremes, except, of course, in the case of the lairy X5 M. A turbocharged diesel is available in the X5 xDrive35d model, good for 265 horsepower and 26 mpg highway, though it commands a slight premium in price over the standard gasoline model. Remember, the xDrive35d is supposed to get 22 mpg in combined driving.
In addition to the solid safety marks, the 2012 X5 comes with a range of standard safety equipment. The M package gives the X5 wide tires, making for a big patch of contact with the pavement. As such, the X5 stays planted over broken pavement and fights midcorner lean. Should they prioritize comfort over cachet, or do they stay true to their mission at the expense of practicality? These are worthy trade-offs for needing to muscle the wheel from time to time. As such, the X5 stays planted over broken pavement and fights midcorner lean.
In addition to the solid safety marks, the 2012 X5 comes with a range of standard safety equipment. The X5's large side mirrors and automatic rear-view camera also help aid visibility. Despite all of the tech, fuel economy remains mediocre. The second row has good legroom and headroom, but the seat sits too low to the ground, resulting in raised knees. Open that handy pass-through in the middle of the back seats, put down a blanket to protect the car, and butt the boards against the small but useful lower tailgate. A diesel model, the xDrive35d, provides similar performance with 265 horsepower but a prodigious 425 pound-feet of torque delivered at very low rpms.
The layered dashboard, the quality materials, the no-nonsense analog gauge cluster with the little fuel economy meter, and the perfect driving position on seats wrapped in soft, durable, fragrant leather hearken back to older Bimmers that spoke to, rather than at, their drivers. The problem is getting to all that power. That's not to say it's simple, but it's no longer needlessly complex. Even with its just-adequate power, the X5 xDrive35i does not achieve particularly good fuel economy. Cargo space, as you'd expect, is good, with the large rear area accepting large packages and the cabin's door-mounted bins, deep center console, and seat-back pockets providing ample passenger compartment storage space.
The xDrive35i models get the now-familiar turbocharged 3. Conservative, bland, masculine, handsome, aggressive. Diesel engines tend to be heavy, with all the extra weight sitting over the front end. Beware when piling on the extras, however, as the price tag can inflate quickly. The engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and break over time. Not everyone will like, but it does a good job of slipping in around the median, never going to extremes, except, of course, in the case of the lairy X5 M.
Oddly, driver assistance features such as blind-spot detection and lane departure warning are not among the available options. Providing ample space with the rear seats down, the X5 is just as suited for runs to your local bulk-sale grocery store as it is for camping expeditions in the great outdoors. The steering is heavy — too heavy. Too much spirited driving, however, reveals limitations. Five seats and all-wheel drive are standard, and an optional third row brings seating capacity to seven.
To get a sharply different appearance, there's the X5 M, which adds low-profile tires, deeper air dams and side sills, and interior trim and badges with a racy tilt. That also means that it is expensive. That's not to say it's simple, but it's no longer needlessly complex. Otherwise, the X5 xDrive35d drives like other X5 models. Surprisingly, iDrive is not among the most egregious offenders, the latest version featuring a crisp, high-resolution color display and more intuitive functionality than ever. Remember, the xDrive35d is supposed to get 22 mpg in combined driving.
Three engines are available, including a 300-hp turbocharged 3. The cargo area is versatile, with a split folding tailgate that facilitates easier loading of large objects. . Cargo space, as you'd expect, is good, with the large rear area accepting large packages and the cabin's door-mounted bins, deep center console, and seat-back pockets providing ample passenger compartment storage space. Throwing the transmission into Sport changes little. Three-row crossovers present a dicey challenge for luxury brands, particularly those that have built their name on sporty sedans.
It might lack some of the ultimate plushness of a few competitors, but few will complain about the X5's on-road ride. The M package gives the X5 wide tires, making for a big patch of contact with the pavement. When going slower, this system means less force is required on the steering wheel to effect more angle on the front wheels. The brakes impress, with powerful, stopping power. The suspension is also tuned for enthusiastic driving, as it shines when the vehicle is moving quickly on undulating or curvy smoothly surfaced roads. Dual front and side airbags; pre-tensioning seatbelts; front and rear head-protecting airbags; adaptive brake lights; active head rests; hill descent control; trailer stabilization; rollover protection system; and a central locking system are standard on every X5. The X5 may not be the most powerful or the quickest crossover you can by, but it does have the best powertrain.