A great car but BMW has removed features
This is my fifth X5. On this 2022 model BMW is skimping on details to wit: the removal of the fog lamps (Where I live these are essential), remove the off switch for that annoying engine off at lights (it won’t turn off in Sports mode), removed the electric rear power close on the lower tailgate, The removal of the metal luggage protective bands on the floor of the trunk. Further it took two months to get my car, a car I didn’t specifically want but the electric version would not have been available until October or later 2022. The ultimate driving machine is becoming a disappointment. Instead of under promising and over delivering, BMW is losing its panache through skimping.
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Great vehicle, except for the back-up assist fail
Love the smooth and refined drive - a real pleasure especially on long trips Love the hybrid - driving in electric mode is very quiet - adds to the refinement. I've gone 1-2 months between trips to the gas station when I've been mostly local Back-up assist is a failure - it was fun using it to automatically back out of my garage until it missed by a little and slammed the mirror into the side of the garage door. Side mirror costs $2,200 to replace. I complained to BMW that the back-up assist doesn't work and they said "too bad" the user manual says don't rely on it, so you're on your own. What a waste of money.
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Love it!
If you are comparing this to the GLE. Get the x5.
Rocket
Love my X5. It is comfortable to drive and has the speed to make me feel confident when merging. All of the safety features help with a positive driving experience. It is a wonderful, beautiful vehicle that I am fortunate and proud to own.
Great and dependable with good fuel mileage
The BMW X5 is awesome. No problems or complaints. After 37,000+ miles and 3 years of ownership it has done nothing but impress us. It gets 28 mpg combined driving and slightly over 30 mpg on the highway as long as you keep it at or under 75 mph. The vehicle is as quick as many performance coupes hitting 60 mph in less than 5 seconds and it handles like a good sports coupe. The ride is comfortable and so far we have had nothing but a great experience with our X5. It is really fun to drive. We never thought that we would ever enjoy it as much as we do. Great job BMW!
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