- suv 57,059
- 19,988 fair
- Healdsburg, CA
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- suv 57,059 gasoline white automatic
2011 bmw x5 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Bmw's people mover gets turbo option. introductionthe bmw x5 is built to excel at driving dynamics, not cargo capacity or off-road capability. Though not as refined as bmw's sedans, the x5 is the bmw of sport utilities. Think of the x5 as a 5 series wagon with more headroom and a bit more cargo space. for 2011, bmw updates the x5's six-cylinder and v8 engines, and mates them to a new 8-speed automatic transmission. The new 2011 bmw x5 gasoline engines are far more powerful than the engines they replace. The turbocharged inline six-cylinder in the 2011 bmw x5 xdrive35i delivers as much power as anyone could realistically need, delivering far more power than the 2010 model's normally aspirated 3. 0-liter. The twin-turbocharged 4. 4-liter v8 in the 2011 bmw x5 xdrive50i adds more pepper to the gumbo. The diesel model improves mileage 10 percent compared to the x5 xdrive35i with its gasoline-powered turbocharged six-cylinder. the high end of the 2011 bmw x5 lineup is the x5 m that was added for 2010. This high-performance model uses a twin-turbocharged 4. 4-liter v8 that makes a whopping 555 horsepower. The x5 m comes standard with bmw's xdrive all-wheel-drive system, a stiffer suspension, and sport seats. Exterior cues indicate its performance potential. the bmw x5 emphasizes the sport half of the sport-utility equation, even with the diesel engine. The x5 comes up short in cargo-passenger flexibility compared to many luxury suvs. As opposed to hauling acres of equipment and gear, the x5 provides the equipment enthusiast drivers expect when they want to enjoy the art of driving as much as they're able. Just plan to travel light. the x5 is styled in bmw fashion, only taller, with traditional bmw cues such as the twin-kidney grille and dual-beam headlight clusters. The second-row seat is more than roomy enough for two adults, three in a pinch, and there's enough cargo space in back for a two-day family outing. The x5 can expand to seven-passenger capacity with an optional third-row seat, but that seat won't look particularly inviting to anyone asked to ride in it, and it wipes out the cargo space. The x5 is better viewed as a two-row, five-seat suv. the x5 is not a traditional suv. Bmw shuns the suv tag entirely, describing the x5 with its own copyrighted label: sport activity vehicle, or sav. Sport in the x5 context does not mean off-road capability. While the x5 has some mild off-highway prowess, the xdrive all-wheel-drive system was developed for slippery roads and sporty driving rather than sand dunes and rutted hillsides. Indeed, the x5's strength is its ability to get down the road in the step-on-the gas, shove-it-through-corners fashion of a genuine sports sedan. the x5 can tow a substantial 6,000 pounds, however, and the all-wheel-drive can be a great friend in a blizzard. Those sound like the credentials of an suv. the x5 gets high marks for safety. It performs well in both government and insurance industry crash tests. lineupthe 2011 bmw x5 comes in six models, all with xdrive all-wheel-drive. the bmw x5 xdrive35i base 45,800) is powered by a 3. 0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine delivering 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. It is mated to a new 8-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability. The xdrive35i sport activity 54,100) gets and increased top-speed limiter, shadowline exterior trim, anthracite headliner, a rear spoiler, and 20-inch alloy wheels. the bmw x5 xdrive35d 51,200) has a twin-turbocharged 3. 0-liter diesel engine that makes 265 horsepower and an impressive 425 pound-feet of torque. The diesel also qualifies for a federal tax credit of roughly $1,500. To the base model it adds wood interior trim. It comes with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability. the bmw x5 xdrive50i 58,400) is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4. 4-liter v8 that makes 400 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. It also gets the new 8-speed automatic. To the base model it adds leather upholstery, wood interior trim, and a load-leveling air suspension. the bmw x5 m 85,500) has a high-performance version of the twin-turbocharged 4. 4-liter v8 that makes 555 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. It continues with a six-speed automatic transmission. It also has aluminum interior trim in place of wood. options are clustered in packages. The technology package 2,800) includes front and rear park assist, a rearview camera and a navigation system with voice command, real-time traffic information and an 80-gigabyte hard drive. The 50i also gets 20-inch alloy wheels and an increased top-speed limiter, while the 35i sport activity gets front and rear park assist. The premium package for the 35d 3,400) also gets leather upholstery and a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel. Active safety features include all-wheel drive, hill-descent control, electronic stability control with rollover mitigation, traction control, and advanced anti-lock brakes with brake assist, brake pre-loading and a water-sweeping feature. Safety options include lane departure warning 950) and front and rear park assist 750). All x5 models come standard with run-flat tires, which allow.
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