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2007 BMW X5 First Drive
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TO THE POINT
What's New? Fresh styling, more powerful six-cylinder engine, Active Steering, available third row seat
Selling Points: Performance, styling, front and second row comfort, features
Deal Breakers: No paddle shifters, fuel economy
Our Advice: Anyone in the market for a premium SUV/SAV, especially the enthusiast, needs to test the X5. Just make sure it includes Active Steering.
MEET THE COMPETITION
Acura MDX
Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Porsche Cayenne
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Specifications
Competitors include the Acura MDX, Audi Q7, Cadillac SRX, Infiniti FX, Land Rover LR3, Lexus GX 470, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, Porsche Cayenne, Volvo XC90
Test Vehicle: 2007 BMW X5 4.8i
Base Price: $55,195 (including a $695 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 4.8-liter V8
Engine Horsepower: 350 at 6,300 rpm
Engine Torque: 350 lb.-ft. at 3,400 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed automatic
Curb Weight, lbs.: 5,335
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 15/21 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 14 mpg
Length: 191.1 inches
Width: 76.1 inches
Wheelbase: 115.5 inches
Height: 69.5 inches
Legroom (front row/second row/third row): 40.0/36.6/NA inches
Headroom (front row/second row/third row): 39.3/39.0/NA inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Seven
Max. Cargo Volume: 61.8 cubic feet
Max. Towing Capacity, lbs.: 6,000
Ground Clearance: 8.3 inches
Competitors: Acura MDX, Audi Q7, Cadillac SRX, Infiniti FX, Land Rover LR3, Lexus GX 470, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, Porsche Cayenne, Volvo XC90 Photos courtesy of BMW
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About Thom Blackett
Thom Blackett joined Autobytel in 2000 as a Research Analyst with the company's data division, Automotive Information Center (AIC). After four years of pouring through press kits searching for minute details, Thom jumped to Autobytel's editorial team. Born and raised in the state of Maine (no, it's not part of Canada and yes, the proper pronunciation of lobster is "lobstah"), Thom has always been a car nut, using his grandmother's potholders as steering wheels to "drive" around the house as a youngster. His biggest sorrow is never getting to know his grandfather's 1959 Caddy, or the '62 Impala Convertible and '69 Chevy Malibu that his parents once owned. As Autobytel's Road Test Editor, Thom strives to write articles that serve to inform as well as entertain. A proud member of the Motor Press Guild, Thom holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine. Comments may be emailed to thomb@autobytel.com.
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