Overview & Reviews
A new twin-turbo diesel engine debuts on the 2009 BMW X5, which promises robust power and enhanced fuel economy. Optional and standard equipment has been adjusted throughout the X5 lineup, as have the trim level names.
- Nimble handling, powerful engines, luxurious and comfortable interior, huge list of features, excellent iPod interface.
- Ride is on the firm side for some, munchkin-sized third-row seat, hefty price, frustrating iDrive interface.
User Reviews:
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Great for long drives - 2009 BMW X5
By FLBMWDriver - September 6 - 10:22 pmI just picked up my brand new X5 last month and I am very impressed with it so far. I drive 100+ miles per day so a comfortable ride is very important to me. I had my X5 built and I chose the ventilated seat package which was well worth it. The seats adjust in so many ways and the massage feature for the driver is great! My black sapphire X5 turns heads when its clean and the interior is impressive with the brushed aluminum trim giving it a sporty look. The driving position is great and the car is pretty quiet at 70-80mph on the highway. Also, the premium sound system upgrade sounds great and I also like the iPod interface. I would highly recommend this SUV.
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I got what I hoped - 2009 BMW X5
By Aussie_Rob - August 24 - 9:30 pmI have been researching an SUV (Landcruiser, Nissan Patrol, Discovery 3 or Bimmer) for 4 months and after a lot of deliberation went for the X5 turbo. I couldnt be more thrilled with what I got. The turbo is smooth and delivers great performance and yet is amazingly fuel efficient for a large vehicle. Im 63" and so there is plenty of space, great driving position and visibility. I had an E90 325 manual and the X5 isnt any slower and the handling isnt vastly different. My wife thought paying this much for a car ($90k Aussie) was ludicrous but shes already a convert - "its very comfortable isnt it??" She never liked the 325. So Im wrapped - so far anyway.
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Very Happy with Diesel X5 - 2009 BMW X5
By NorthernVABMWdriver - August 9 - 1:52 pmThis is my 6th X5 and probably my favorite. I like the idea of driving clean-diesel and a more fuel efficient SUV without much trade off in performance and comfort. Acceleration is excellent it feels faster than performance numbers indicate. Diesel engine clatter does not intrude into the cabin you would not know its has a diesel engine from the interior. I custom order my BMWs and this one took only 9 days from production start to delivery.
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X-5 Diesel - 2009 BMW X5
By Lakerdad - August 6 - 2:23 pmClean burn diesel engine and great fuel mileage, no black smoke or smell. A little bite noisy when standing by the car. When staying inside of the car, cannot tell the difference between gas and diesel engines! It is the first BMW I own. Hopefully the quality as good as Japanese products!
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Our First Diesel - 2009 BMW X5
By pedalian - August 1 - 1:06 pmPurchased this as a demo vehicle, have put over 4000 miles on it so far. The diesel is amazing. This thing has power! My wife drives it to work every day on the freeway, getting about 28mpg on the highway. Our combined average is 24.5 (according to the computer). Very comfortable to drive. We do have the 3rd row seats and they are pretty useless except for kids under 12. We checked out the VW Tourareg TDI as well and liked it too, very much. Almost got it instead, but we got better financing through BMW Financial. No regrets. Engine can use B5 biodiesel according to the manual, and I have been using that as well. No issues. (I mix 100% biodiesel at 20:1 ratio with regular diesel).
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Love it but... - 2009 BMW X5
By Scott in Austin - July 10 - 5:34 pmWhile my 2009 X5 4.8i only has about 300 miles on it total Ive got to say I wake up in the morning looking for places to go just so I can drive this awesome piece of machinery, and I work out of my house. The Pros: Awesome Handling, macho-good looks (especially with my 20" y-spoke sport wheels), solid German engineering, thicker than average sporty steering wheel and powerful. The Cons: Beside the fact I have already had it in the shop for two full days due to two (conicidence? I think maybe not) bad front tires that was causing my cars steering to pull there arent a whole lot of cons. The i-Drive interface is a joke! BMW has some work to do and could take some pointers from Lexus.
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Even better than I first thought - 2009 BMW X5
By I Offset - June 18 - 12:39 amA brief update on my initial (3/1/09) review of my X5 diesel: Now at 5,025 total miles. Average mpg now 21.1 - even though average speed is only 28.5 mph (most of my driving is urban, much of that on the very hilly streets of San Francisco). Most impressive of all - not one single thing has needed repair or even minor adjusting. This is a first for me. Over the years Ive been fortunate to have only had brand new cars, never used. One VW, one Lexus, five Mercedes, two Range Rovers, and one Toyota. Loved them all in one way or another, but all had needed overnight stays in the shop at least twice or more at this point in their lives. A BMW, made in SC, tops them all - amazing.
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Vermillion Red-Liner - 2009 BMW X5
By AIA - June 10 - 7:14 amBought a 09 Vermillion Red X5. These are rare and had to be custom ordered. I have owned X5s in the past and this is a great vehicle. It is fun to drive and handles great like a true BMW even though its a heavy vehicle. It has all the options imaginable. Gas mileage is great for such a beast.
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2009 BMW X5 4.8i - 2009 BMW X5
By Michael Biggs - June 9 - 4:00 amThe x5 is a great car, it has not broken down once. I am amazed it can do over 161 mph. It also has an amazing crash test rating.
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Is this a SUV? - 2009 BMW X5
By Spirited SUV - May 11 - 11:36 amI traded my Mercedes GL450 because we wanted something slightly smaller, but not give up the utility, and luxury-comfort. The X5 hits that mark perfectly. It has sporty handling but is still luxurious and quiet. Gets 20 MPG which is great in my book. Im 64" and 300 lbs and am super comfortable in it, and... my kids have room in the second seats!
