2021 BMW X5 Review

 When searching for your next car, all-weather capability, quick acceleration, luxurious amenities, and high-tech features likely sit high on your list of priorities. The 2021 BMW X5 delivers a dynamic driving experience with room for the whole family in one elegant package.

Our team at BMW of Rochester Hills put together this review to virtually introduce the BMW X5 to car shoppers near Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, and Sterling Heights, MI. Contact us with any questions you have or to schedule your test drive today!

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BMW X5: Pick Your Performance

The BMW X5 is an adaptable Sports Activity Vehicle® (SAV®) ready to take your daily drives, weekend excursions, and family vacations to the next level. In the 2021 edition, you can choose from the following options:

• BMW X5 sDrive40i: Core model
• BMW X5 xDrive40i: Core model with the xDrive all-wheel-drive (AWD) system
• BMW X5 M50i: M Performance model
• BMW X5 xDrive45e: Plug-in hybrid model

The X5 xDrive45e is a particularly impressive hybrid car. This SUV delivers power and efficiency through means of thoughtful engineering with your trips in mind. In fact, the xDrive45e provides the longest all-electric range of a BMW plug-in hybrid at an EPA-estimated 30 miles.¹ 

The standard 335-horsepower 3.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine is paired with an 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, and Launch Control for fine-tuned handling. Additionally, you will find the Driving Dynamics Control system to tailor your journeys. This system includes:

• ECO PRO mode: Minimizes fuel consumption
• COMFORT mode: Balances performance and efficiency
• SPORT mode: Accelerates and shifts quickly

Under the hood of the M50i model, you will find a robust 523-horsepower 4.4L BMW M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine, while the hybrid model features a 3.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine and an electric motor. Whichever model you choose, you can expect a thrilling ride.

To top its performance off, the X5 delivers such swift agility thanks to its exterior design. An Active Kidney Grille is implemented into the DNA of the car alongside air breathers. These additions make the X5 an aerodynamic ride, meaning your journey behind the wheel will be that much smoother.

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2021 BMW X5: Experience Cabin Comfort

To match its high-level performance, the BMW X5 interior features a stylish Fineline stripe brown high-gloss Wood trim and velour carpeting throughout the cargo area. When you sink into the plush front sport seats, you can power-adjust your throne in 16 different ways.

Each X5 trim comes standard with a Panoramic Moonroof. This window into the outside world makes your driving experience that much sweeter, especially for those in the rear seats. Plus, the expansive length of the moonroof makes the spaciousness of the X5 appear bigger than life.

Speaking of space, there's plenty of it in the X5. The SUV achieves an impressive cargo capacity with up to 72.3 cubic feet of cargo space. This easily accessible storage is ideal for anything from camping gear to luggage for your cross-country drives. With the rear seats folded down, you'll feel like you can carry the world with you.

The X5 is as convenient as it is comfortable too. This is felt with the available heated front armrests. Whenever the weather takes a chilly turn, you can rely on the X5 to keep you warm. Not only are the interior conveniences worthwhile, but the available Remote Engine Start is too. You're made in the shade with each aspect of the X5.

To access your navigation and infotainment, turn to the standard BMW Live Cockpit Professional, which features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch central information display. Your audiobooks, playlists, and podcasts will come alive through the standard 10-speaker HiFi Sound System.

To elevate the mood even further, turn on the BMW Extended Ambient Lighting to select one of 12 predefined designs. When you want to feel closer to the sky above, open the fully automatic Panoramic Moonroof, outfitted with a wind deflector to reduce noise.

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BMW X5: Move Safely With Driver Assistance

The 2021 BMW X5 models also offer a variety of standard and available intelligent safety systems with driver-assistive features, such as the following:

• Standard Active Blind Spot Detection: Provides audio-visual alerts if it detects a driver in your blind spot when you try to change lanes.
• Standard Lane Departure Warning: Keeps you centered in your lane and warns you if you begin to drift.
• Available Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go: Maintains a set following distance from the vehicle in front of you.

One of the advanced safety and driver-assistive features we're fond of is the available Extended Traffic Jam Assistant. This smart feature goes beyond just a sensor-it monitors driver awareness. By doing so, the BMW can alert drivers to any potential hazards or collisions while gridlocked or in a precarious traffic situation.

By boosting your awareness on the road, these systems help protect you, your loved ones, and fellow drivers. Knowing you have a backup with you can also provide greater peace of mind.

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