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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Actions in the event of a flat tire
Run-flat tires You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h. Do not continue driving without run-flat tires If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires ...

Initiating an Emergency Request
1. Press the cover briefly to open it. 2. Press the SOS button until the LED in the button lights up. ▷ The LED lights up: an Emergency Request was initiated. If the situation allows, w ...

Gear shift indicator
The concept The system recommends the most fuel efficient gear in the current driving situation. Displays Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in the instrument cluster. ...