The looks

BMW’s current generation X5 has been with us for a number of years, since the tail-end of 2006. Early this year, BMW revised the X5 with some very subtle aesthetic enhancements, some less subtle tweaks under the skin, and a new branding scheme.

What used to be the BMW X5 3.0 is now the BMW X5 xDrive35i. Visually, you’d be hard pressed to spot the difference. Some of these minute changes include a revised front bumper and airdam and a more pronounced front grille and bonnet treatment. Over to the back, the rear lamps now come with two banks of LEDs.

To be honest, it’s really hard to tell the difference. The X6-alike front grille does give it a more masculine stance but overall, the X5 still retains its restrained look. Next to the slightly off-beat X6, the X5 cuts a more mature profile. It is this profile that allows this SUV to be a much more usable vehicle. Interior room is fantastic, visibility is great and the double tail-gated rear hatch is a fantastic addition for those trips to Ikea or even for your puppy.

Looks are certainly important, but what’s under the hood is still at the top of the list - Next page

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