2017 BMW X5 UNBOXING Review - Don't Call It An SUV Because It's Not

Today's unboxing review is the one and only 2017 BMW X5. Now in its third generation and first launched in 1999, BMW has to be commended for creating the so-called "SAV," as in Sport Activity Vehicle. The German automaker made the right call by not officially calling it an SUV. That's because it's really not an SUV. An SUV has a body-on-frame chassis. The X5 doesn't, and that's just fine.

Our X5 xDrive50i tester came powered with the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 445 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque, with power being delivered all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Where does "Activity" fit into the equation here? Try a 0-60 mph time of only 4.3 seconds. That's incredible for a vehicle that weighs over 5,300 lbs. Our X5 also came fully equipped with thousands of dollars worth of extra features, such as the $3,000 M Sport Package and $3,250 Executive Package. Grand total? $84,445. Question is whether it's worth that price. Enjoy the review!

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Introduction: 0:15
What's it made from: 1:25
Interior: 1:45
Optional 3rd row: 3:00
Extra features: 3:30
The latest iDrive: 4:00
Additional features: 4:50
Safety: 7:20
How does it drive: 8:55
Cargo space: 10:00
Can you off-road it?: 11:15
Engine and transmission: 11:45
Engine start up: 12:25
Performance and fuel economy: 12:40
Exterior: 13:30
What's the competition?: 14:20
Pricing: 14:35
What do I like: 15:30
Don't like: 15:45
Not powerful enough?: 16:15
Conclusion: 16:35

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