Overview & Reviews
The BMW X5 gets significant powertrain changes for 2011. The base engine is BMW's latest 300-horsepower turbocharged six-cylinder, while the V8 gets upgraded to the same 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 first seen in the 7 Series. A new eight-speed automatic becomes standard on all but the diesel-powered xDrive35d, which carries on unchanged. The 2011 X5 also gets a mild styling refresh and the wider iDrive screen now found throughout the BMW lineup.
- Athletic handling, potent and efficient engines, luxurious and comfortable interior, huge list of features, steadfast high-speed stability.
- Standard steering is stiff at low speeds, ride may be firm for some, hefty price.
User Reviews:
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Buyer Beware - 2011 BMW X5
By njbmw1 - January 13 - 9:07 pmBought a X5 5.0 and it has been a disaster. Car has gone down (literally wouldnt start or drive) 3 times in under the first 7,000 miles. First time it was the battery/alternator. Second time it was an engine coil and now they claim my spark plugs went bad. This is not to mention a defective DVD player that had to be replaced. Also, one thing your salesperson wont tell you but every service guy knows right away is that Verizon Blackberrys do not work with the Idrive system. The Idrive will go down about every two months. You then have to unpair your phone, take the battery out and reset up the phone. They should tell people this before they buy the cars but they dont.
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New improved bmw x5 - 2011 BMW X5
By mike sab - December 1 - 2:00 amVehicle has plenty of power and handles very well. My only two complaints are steering is a little stiff in parking lots and I having a resonating noise out of the exhaust between gears 1-3. My two previous BMWs did not have those issues.
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Update on my Original Review - 2011 BMW X5
By AX5 - November 26 - 2:00 amI still think the X5 and all BMWs are a blast to drive, but Im starting to have the High Pressure Fuel Pump issues. It takes longer to start up (anywhere from 4-5 seconds) and Im starting to see re-occurring error codes whenever I hook up my diagnostic system. BMW went public on there HPFP issue, but only for 2007- 2010 model years. They need to include 2011 models in their recall, as my X5 and several other 2011 model year cars are having HPFP issues
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This car is not very good to my liking - 2011 BMW X5
By john denny - November 24 - 2:00 amThe car was stiff, I had to fill it up 4 times a week just doing my job showing homes on the mainline, I thought it was overpriced for what you got and I myself spent over 60k on mine and I still do not see my investment coming back, I had gotten the gps system in my vehicle and I thought it was very difficult to use and my widget would get stuck very often and that was annoying, then it was the trunk it was super heavy to open and sometimes it would get stuck and there is 2 parts to it to get it open fully, the back seats were very uncomfortable to ride in because they were hard as a rock and very stiff. The 4x4 is one of the most awful terrain vehicles I have ever driven.
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Fun and Fabulous - 2011 BMW X5
By Mary D. - November 17 - 2:00 amThis is THE most incredible vehicle Ive ever had the pleasure of owning & driving. This is an extremely intuitive vehicle with extraordinary built in safety features.
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Great Machine - 2011 BMW X5
By Bryan - November 12 - 2:00 amI bought the X5 35i with the M Sports package. I love this machine. Its almost as fun to drive as my corvette. It handles more like a sedan than a nearly two ton SUV. Its my new favorite toy.
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Fun to drive, few odd quirks, delicate - 2011 BMW X5
By MonkeyDo - November 7 - 1:00 amI purchased a 2011 X5d at Long Beach BMW. So far, Im not impressed with Long Beach BMW and may never return, but that is another story for another time. One month in, I still like the vehicle. It has a few odd quirks and some parts are of questionable durability, but over all, not bad and fun to drive. Odd quirks: rear tailgate button on keyless remote is too sensitive. Shoulder belt height is not adjustable. Questionable durability: plastic on under side of running boards and around wheel wells is not going to hold up. Already a few minor pits and scratches in the first 1000 miles on average city streets. Also, one rim already scratched and I dont parallel park.
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Love it! - 2011 BMW X5
By Shane - November 6 - 2:00 amLove it love it love it! I bought it with the M sport package, what a difference in looks and sound!
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Fast Fast Very Fast - 2011 BMW X5
By deruds7 - October 31 - 2:00 amSo Far So Good. and its Quick very very Quick Broom broom. the only thing dont like is hard to maneuver at the parking lot. i dont know why? but when its cruising and passing oh yeah you fly "Superb baby"mileage average for me about 18mpg.
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Nice change - 2011 BMW X5
By KKinAZ - October 24 - 2:00 amI recently purchased a new 2011 X5 Sport model and have to say I love it. I was previously driving a Range Rover Sport HSE and have to say its a nice change. Comfort, quality and great handling put my old RRS to shame. With the new turbo engine this thing is fast and has the handling of a coupe.
