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My test car had “Efficient Dynamics” and “BMW Advanced Diesel” painted across its side. At first I was a little sheepish about driving around in such blatant self-promotion, but I quickly adapted when I noticed everyone checking out me and my hot ride. Rest assured, prospective BMW customers: Should you decide to purchase an X5 diesel, it won’t include the oh-so-overt paint job. 

The conspicuous words on the side of my test car aside, I loved the look of the X5 diesel. In fact, it’s fair to say that I think BMW makes attractive cars across the board. They have a rich yet sporty look about them, and the X5 diesel is no exception.

A few other exterior features of note include the superb standard xenon headlights that rotate during turns, making night driving a breeze. My test car also had standard 18-inch all-season run-flat tires. Even though you can opt for 19-inch rims, I’d say stick with the 18-inchers; they look and perform quite well. 

I really appreciated the X5 diesel’s running boards, as my 2-year-old son was able to climb in and out of the car on his own, which is always helpful given I’m juggling my infant and whatever else I can carry. The doors on the X5 diesel opened wide enough for me to get my daughter’s infant-safety seat in and out of the car without getting frustrated.

Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Great
Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove On): Groove On

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