2010 BMW X5 M Review

On paper, the BMW X5 M seems about as incongruous as a car can be. It's a five-seat midsize crossover powered by a 555-horsepower, twin-turbocharged V-8 engine that can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in as little as 4.5 seconds, according to BMW.

While you might think a combination like this would be as disastrous as a figure-skating bodybuilder, it's nothing of the sort. The X5 M proves once again that if you're willing to spend enough money — it starts at $85,500 — there's really nothing you can't have. In this case, what you get is crossover space and versatility — including a 6,000-pound towing capacity — with moves and power reminiscent of a sports car.

In short, the X5 M is everything enthusiast drivers could want in a crossover but never thought they could have.

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Opening the traffic bulletins
1. "Navigation". 2. "Map". 3. "Traffic Info". First the traffic bulletins for the calculated route are displayed. The traffic bulletins are sorted by their distance ...

BMW X5: lower tailgate
Opening Opening Pull the lever and swing the tailgate downward. The opened tailgate can be loaded with up to 550 lbs/250 kg. Closing Fold the tailgate up and press closed. ...

Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ...