2010 BMW X5

TheCarConnection.com's editors took the wheel of the BMW X5 in order to give you their expert opinion. TheCarConnection.com's experts also researched the best BMW X5 road tests from around the web to produce a conclusive review, all to help you get the most complete picture of this sport-luxury SUV.

Likes
Well-weighted steering
Responsive handling
Plenty of power
Lots of utility

Dislikes
iDrive system
High price
Styling a bit stale

The BMW X5 gets new updates again this year, but rather than the dramatic changes some had hoped for, styling remains somewhat bland. For 2010, the BMW X5 does pick up one major update: an all-new, 555-horsepower twin-turbocharged performance model, the X5 M. Pricing starts from $47,500 and ranges up to a beginning price of $85,400 for the X5 M. That's about on par with Porsche's Cayenne and Mercedes-Benz's M-Class, two of its key competitors.