BMW X5 3.0D SE
BMW X5 3.0D SE
What is it?
Second-generation of the original sporting SUV. Bigger, now has new underpinnings, including double wishbone front suspension, and seven seats. SE and Sport trims. Engines include 3.0 diesel and 4.8 V8 petrol.
What’s hot?
- Evolutionary styling tweaks successful
- New suspension means handling is still best-in-class
- Cushioned ride soaks up bumps with ease
- Ample room for six-footers thanks to 20cm length increase
- Torquey diesel provides real punch and economy, renders V8 pointless
- Six-speed automatic shifts smoothly
- Eight programmable memory buttons handy
- Optional third row of seats folds flat neatly in the boot
- Waiting list is growing all the time so residuals are rock-like
What’s not?
- Seven seats are a hefty £1000 option
- Entry-level model costs over £40,000
- Getting almost too big for UK roads these days
- Unlike a Discovery, this is no proper off-roader
What you need to Know?
| P11D Value: | 40,195 |
| Monthly Rental*: | 687 |
| Tax Band when posted: | 33% |
| Monthly BiK: | 221 (20%) / £442 (40%) |
| Engine: | 3.0-litre straight six turbo diesel |
| CO2 Emissions: | 231g/km |
| Power/torque: | 235PS / 383lb ft |
| Economy: | 32.5mpg |
Monthly rental courtesy of HSBC DriverQuote. Based on 36-month/30,000-mile contract hire agreement with maintenance.
