2003 BMW X5 4.6iS - Is It Still King of the Performance SUV Hill?
Things have certainly heated up in the midsize luxury sport utility class since the BMW X5 came on the scene. While the Mercedes-Benz M-Class showed up soon after, 2003 and 2004 have been top-tier SUV model years to remember. Volvo has recently entered the game with its slightly larger XC90 while Infiniti is treading on BMW's home turf with the dynamic handling FX45. Even Porsche has joined the fray, with what just might be the best all-round SUV ever made. And, of course, it won't stop there.
Just how does BMW's aging X5 cope with the competition? Very well, as it seems. Despite the vehicle's many years it's still one the luxury brand's top sellers and a leader in the midsize luxury field. What continues to drive interest? Other than the obvious cachet the blue and white propeller badge exudes, BMW loyalists choose the X5 for its excellent balance of driving dynamics, luxurious features and exemplary build quality, especially when it comes to interior fit, finish and materials quality.