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BMW realised early on that most SUV drivers never actually go off road. They want the raised driving position, they want all-wheel-drive and they like the chunky and rugged styling, but they’re more ...

The new X5 also offers an optional xOffroad package, which introduces four dedicated off-road driving modes – xSand, xRocks, xGravel, and xSnow. Operated through a rocker switch on the centre console, ...

This episode introduces a BMW E70 X5 with a V8 engine suffering from oil consumption problems. We review the condition, identify possible causes, and plan the first steps toward repair. Russia reacts ...

The new X5 also offers an optional xOffroad package, which introduces four dedicated off-road driving modes – xSand, xRocks, xGravel, and xSnow. Operated through a rocker switch on the centre console, ...

This is the most underrated gems in the used diesel SUV market—but only if you’re the right kind of owner. Powered by the soon becoming legendary M57 inline-six diesel engine, this version of the E70 ...

It was the first luxury SUV to prioritize on-road performance. Sold for the 2000 to 2006 model years, the E53 immediately set new standards for how SUVs should drive and handle. It wasn’t the best off ...

The X5 opened a lot of doors for BMW. At a time when SUVs and crossovers were niche vehicles, the Bavarian automaker decided to take the plunge at the risk of alienating its loyal fans. But the gamble ...

Since picking up his first set of MicroMachine toy cars as a toddler, Chris knew he had a passion for automobiles embedded in his soul. It wasn't until he started flipping through car magazines a ...