BMW X5 (2023) - More Powerful, More Perfect!

2024 BMW X5 Starting at $ Highs Three good powertrain options, high-end cabin materials, cutting-edge infotainment tech. Lows Not as athletic as expected from a BMW, twin-turbo V-8 is desirable but expensive, available third-row seats aren’t suitable for adults. Verdict The X5 is swift and swanky, with enough driving enjoyment to entertain on an occasional mountain pass. Overview It may not be as fun to drive as the Porsche Cayenne, nor is it as effortlessly smooth as the Genesis GV80, but the 2024 BMW X5 blends traits from both of those to create an agreeable—and agreeably luxurious—middle ground. From the outset, it’s clear the X5 is going for broad appeal. Why else would BMW offer it with a trio of different powertrains, including a silky-smooth inline-six, an authoritative twin-turbo V-8, and an environmentally friendly plug-in hybrid? The SUV’s cabin is lined with premium materials and, like other BMWs, includes cleverly integrated technolo