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BMW X5 M 2017 review: Torquing Heads

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Nikki Cousins and Peter Anderson road test and review the BMW X5 M, with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

Nikki Cousins and Peter Anderson road test and review the BMW X5 M, with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

Big fast SUVs are all over the place now and the Germans are the kings of the segment. BMW's X5 range has more than one fast one - the diesel M50d, the V8-powered 50i and the top of the range, the X5 M.

Some people find super-powerful cars intimidating and the M-fettled X5 has a truckload of power and torque, fat tyres and a fast 0-100km/h time that would embarrass a Porsche, which is actually the point.

Nikki and Peter each took this formidable machine for a week - Peter wanted to know if it was a real M car and Nikki wanted to know if despite all the go-fast stuff, it's still as good as a "normal" X5 for family duties.

Plus: Watch Richard Berry's full review of the X5 xDrive40e at its Australian launch

More: Check out Richard Berry's road test of the X5 xDrive40e

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Pricing guides

$34,995
Based on 186 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$19,932
Highest Price
$89,990

Range and Specs

VehicleSpecsPrice*
X4 Xdrive 20I 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO $43,120 – 50,160 2017 BMW X Models 2017 X4 Xdrive 20I Pricing and Specs
X1 Xdrive 20D 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO $32,890 – 39,160 2017 BMW X Models 2017 X1 Xdrive 20D Pricing and Specs
X1 Xdrive 25I 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO $34,870 – 41,470 2017 BMW X Models 2017 X1 Xdrive 25I Pricing and Specs
X4 Xdrive 35I 3.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO $49,720 – 57,090 2017 BMW X Models 2017 X4 Xdrive 35I Pricing and Specs
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