New 2014 BMW X5 review at a glance

Advantages: Among the attributes that have set the BMW X5 apart in the automotive landscape has been its unique blend of sporty, elegant exterior design and luxurious, flexible interior ambience.

Those attributes have been enhanced with an entirely new design, inside and out. For customers looking to add an additional element of individuality to their new X5, the Luxury Line, xLine or M Sport will be available, as will two Interior Design Packages – Ivory White and Mocha.

The BMW X5’s xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive can be complemented by Dynamic Performance Control as part of the optional Dynamic Handling Package.

The Dynamic Handling Package also includes Active Roll Stabilization providing an additional edge to the X5’s sporty handling attributes as well as Dynamic Damper Control and a rear-axle air suspension.

Adaptive M suspension, available as part of M Sport, also includes Dynamic Damper Control and rear air suspension with more sports-oriented suspension tuning.

Disadvantages: Lacks the sophistication of a Range Rover.

The optional dynamic handling package, though worth every penny, can be expensive. Summary: Great on- and off-road abilities plus 7 seats make this the ideal 4x4 for the fashion conscious buyer.

Well combines on-road performance and luxury setting a benchmark for what buyers in this class coule be looking at.

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