X5 M in the Market
Purists might grumble about the revered M badge spreading to BMW's crossovers, but as other manufacturers have shown, there's money to be made in high-performance SUVs; you need only look at Mercedes-Benz's lineup of AMG SUVs or high-powered versions of the Porsche Cayenne to realize that.
Whether or not the X5 M ruffles feathers within M-enthusiast circles, it's sure to shake things up in the high-performance SUV category. It's extremely well-executed, blending everyday drivability with remarkable performance.
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Exceptional performance assisted by innovative design features
The exceptional performance of the new engine is due last but not least to
various innovative features of the core engine. For example, balancer shafts
positioned at different heights result in op ...
General driving notes
Closing the tailgate
Drive with the tailgate closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; otherwise,
in the event of an accident or braking or
evasive maneuvers, passengers or other road
users ma ...
Daytime running lights
With the ignition switched on, the daytime running
lights light up in position 0, or
.
After the ignition is switched off, the parking
lamps light up in position .
Activating/deactivating
1. ...