Overview & Reviews

Front lumbar supports and automatic climate control are now standard on all models, while the 4.4i gets standard park distance control. The optional auto-dimming rearview mirror now includes a digital compass. High-gloss dark wood trim is standard on the 3.0i and replaces high-gloss light wood trim as standard on the 4.4i. Anthracite wood trim and high-gloss light wood trim are available at no extra charge.

• Rides and drives like a BMW sedan, multiple drivetrain choices, top safety scores, high-end cabin furnishings.

• Not much cargo space, lousy fuel economy for a car-based SUV, expensive option packages.

User Reviews:

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  My 2nd X5 - 2005 BMW X5
  By Joan Dibble - January 6 - 3:31 am

  Ive now owned 2 of these wonderful SUVs back to back. I cant begin to tell you how safe and comfortable I feel when driving. The V8 gives me the power to get moving. Ive owned only one other car I was this crazy about and it was a 1977 630 BMW. I drove it for 12 years and put 228,000 miles on it. I guess Im just a big fan of Bimmers.

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  Ultimate driving machine - 2005 BMW X5
  By MARK - January 6 - 1:22 am

  Looks nice, feels nice, drives nice -- what more could you ask for?

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  Great X5 - 2005 BMW X5
  By Boulevard West - January 6 - 12:29 am

  Got the X5 just before Christmas, one week later the biggest snow storm in 12 years hit. In 30hrs we had 29 inches of snow. Not much was moving, but the X5 with all season tires plowed through the snow like a hot knife through butter. In the past 26 years in the Sierra Nevadas I have driven most types of 4x4s, and the X5 beats them all. More snow is on the way. I wonder what it would do with a good set of snow tires!

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  BKR review - 2005 BMW X5
  By Brian - January 5 - 10:45 pm

  First 1000 miles was in the terrible winter storms in Ohio over Christmas...this car was the "ultimate driving machine"! I love this car so far. Love the sound of the engine when I accelerate...and it does accelerate. The defroster is a blast furnace though. Wish it had a fan control. The cargo space is not that big...but I was not looking for much more. Really nothing but praise so far. The car really handles well and I love all the options.....although it took me an hour to learn everything. Would definitely recommend it if you are looking for an SUV with sports car feeling.

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  What a machine - 2005 BMW X5
  By shahzad manawar - January 3 - 5:51 pm

  I have owned an Audi A6 and Lexus RX330. This one gives the best security feeling like an armored vehicle, excellent road handling especially on wet slushy slippery roads which is very common happening in Michigan. VERY STABLE ON TURNS FOR BEING AN SUV.

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  consumer - 2005 BMW X5
  By LaCroix - January 2 - 3:42 pm

  Ordered it from factory and it was built in 3 weeks. Ordered a Mercedes at the same time and it wont be in until spring 2005. Couldnt be happier with the ride or its looks.

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  I Love My X5 - 2005 BMW X5
  By Beth Vilarello - December 31 - 2:34 pm

  My X5 is an awesome vehicle. It handles fantastic. The interior is very luxurious. I feel very safe driving it. Unfortunately, 3 weeks ago I was rearended by a hit and run driver while stopped at a red light. The vehicle held up so well considering the impact. My husband and I were not injured at all. This is a quality vehicle well worth the money.

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  I would buy another - 2005 BMW X5
  By smith and jones - February 24 - 12:46 am

  No problems whatsoever. It handles like a sedan and manuvers extremely well. It is comfortable and suitable for long road trips.

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  Great ride - 2005 BMW X5
  By Gee - September 12 - 3:50 am

  This vehicle has a great ride, the cabin is quiet and it almost feels as if you are flying the ride is so smooth, even on rough terrain. The 4.4 is much more powerful than the 3.0. It forces me to watch the speedometer more ofter as I find myself speeding and not knowing.

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  Not your Soccer Moms SUV - 2005 BMW X5
  By Cinvinman - August 30 - 1:20 pm

  Not wanting to sacrifice driving experience (Ive driven a 1997 BMW 5 series for the past 8 years) but needing to buy a 6,000+ lb. vehicle for my business, I settled on an X5 with the sport suspension. It has been a great vehicle. If you werent up so high, youd hardly know that you werent in a sport sedan. In addition, despite the extra weight, I average a shade less than 19.5 mpg, a mere 1 mpg short of what I was getting from my 528! The panoramic moonroof is excellent as are the sport seats. The only things I dont like are the body molding that runs under the doors - it is a dirt trap and my pant legs seem to always rub it and the lack of a super large cargo area.