2005 BMW X5 New Car Buyer's Guide

New Car Buyer's Guide  » BMW  » 2005 X5   What's New for the 2005 BMW X5? After seeing a significant freshening last year, changes to the 2005 BMW X5 are minimal. Models with a V8 engine under the hood receive park distance control and adaptive headlamps as standard equipment, and all X5s now come with fog lamps and automatic climate control. Advantages of the 2005 BMW X5: Impressive on-pavement driving dynamics Sophisticated xDrive all-wheel-drive system Quality materials and construction Superb front seat comfort Tailgate design good for parking lot parties Objections to the 2005 BMW X5: Small cargo compartment Odd interior control markings and functions Tailgate design bad for reaching items stored near the rear seatbacks Editor's Advice: Despite advancing age, the 2005 BMW X5 remains one of the best luxury crossovers money can buy from a dynamic standpoint. Its on-pavement performance and front passenger comfort are impressive. As a utility vehicle, it misses the mark with its diminutive cargo area, and is unsuitable for terrain more technical than well-traveled fire roads. Whether you ought to consider the BMW X5 or not depends strictly on what you value in an SUV. Zip Code:  OTHER WAYS TO SEARCH Search By Make BMW, Honda, Toyota, Lexus, etc. Advanced Search Search by features and other criteria Search By Category Convertibles, SUVs, Vans, etc. Search By Payment Find new cars that fit your monthly budget    CAR PREVIEWS & REVIEWS Edmunds.com 2011 BMW X5 Overview Vehicle Overview from Edmunds.com Edmunds.com 2010 BMW X5 Overview Vehicle Overview from Edmunds.com Kelley Blue Book ® - 2009 BMW X5 Overview Vehicle Overview from Kelley Blue Book Edmunds.com 2009 BMW X5 Overview Vehicle Overview from Edmunds.com 2007 BMW X5 Review A crossover king of the road 2008 Geneva Auto Show: BMW X5 Vision Concept BMW expands its (diesel) hybrid lineup 2008 Detroit Auto Show: 2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d Preview BMW puts a turbo-diesel for all 50 states into the X5 2008 Detroit Auto Show: 2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d Preview BMW puts a turbo-diesel for all 50 states into the X5 2007 BMW X5 Review A crossover king of the road 2007 BMW X5 First Drive Now more people can enjoy more performance and better looks ABOUT CARSMART "Since 1995, we've helped millions of customers get connected to a local CarSmart Accredited Dealer for up-front auto pricing and a no-hassle car and truck buying experience. We are the Internet's largest new car buying service, generating over a billion dollars a month in auto sales."

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