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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Closing
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk lid make it easier to pull down the lid. Danger of pinching Make sure that the closing path of the trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may ...

System limits
Basic limits System operation is limited in situations such as the following: On steep hills, in steep depressions or in tight curves. When the camera is dirty or the protective glass i ...

Interior motion sensor
The windows and glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly ...