What is it?
The G05 X5 received its LCI mid-life facelift in 2023, with redesigned headlights, illuminated kidney grille on the M Sport pack, and the curved display running iDrive 8.5. Three core drivetrains, all xDrive AWD: xDrive30d diesel MHEV, xDrive40i petrol MHEV, and the headline xDrive50e PHEV with 96 km WLTP electric range. M60i V8 sits above.
The lineup runs from xDrive30d at $129,900 plus on-roads, through to M60i xDrive at $199,900 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
xDrive50e delivers 96 km WLTP EV range, longest in the segment. xDrive30d diesel six is the long-haul tow tug at 7.4 L/100 km. 3,500 kg braked on diesel and petrol, 2,700 kg on the PHEV. Sharpest dynamic SUV of the German trio.
Five seats only, no third row available in Australia. PHEV pricing premium is $40k over the xDrive30d. iDrive 8.5 has dropped the rotary controller. Options inflate the price quickly, drive-away can climb past $190k.
Should you buy the X5?
Reasons to buy
- xDrive50e delivers 96 km WLTP EV range, longest in the segment. xDrive30d diesel six is the long-haul tow tug at 7.4 L/100 km. 3,500 kg braked on diesel and petrol, 2,700 kg on the PHEV. Sharpest dynamic SUV of the German trio.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km. EV battery: 8 years, 160,000 km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2019), full driver-assist suite.
- 650 L (1,870 L folded) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 3,500 kg.
Reasons to wait
- Five seats only, no third row available in Australia. PHEV pricing premium is $40k over the xDrive30d. iDrive 8.5 has dropped the rotary controller. Options inflate the price quickly, drive-away can climb past $190k.
- You need seven seats (Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Volvo XC90), a stronger off-road brief (Range Rover Sport), or a sharper buy-in (Audi Q7 at $116,400 plus on-roads).
- ANCAP rating is from 2019. If you need seven seats step up to the X7.
- Top trim climbs to $199,900 plus on-roads.
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