New BMW X5 Built to Please, Takes an Initial Defensive Approach in European Large SUV Market

It is perhaps the Sean Connery of the SUV scene- distinguished, capable, handsome, and, well... old. But BMW has big plans for the next generation X5 SUV, including a significant increase in size over the previous version. With its length increased by over 7 inches, the X5 now offers optional third-row seating, representing a BMW first.