BMW - X5 Euro NCAP - 5 STAR
The superb chassis and the classy and comfortable cabin make this vehicle feel more like an executive vehicle that an off-roader. However don't be fooled its more than capable in the mud.
The X5 is available in 15 models - using the 3.0 and 4.8 litre petrol engines and a 3.0 litre diesel. All the X5 models have electronic self-levelling suspension, remote central locking, cruise control, alloy wheels, park distance control, electric heated door mirrors, roof rails, plus the iDrive system that works the stereo, ventilation and traction control. Sports editions get extras including 19-inch alloy wheels, BMW Sports seats and uprated sports suspension. The 4.6iS has 20-inch alloys, flared wheel arches, twin exhaust pipes. Options include adaptive headlights that swivel on corners.
The 5 star NCAP rating is perhaps not that surprising when you see the X5's standard safety equipment which includes front, rear, side and head airbags, ABS brakes, Dynamic Stability Control, Hill Descent Control, Dynamic Brake Control, Cornering Brake Control and anti roll bars front and rear. It's electronic chassis controls even automatically stabilise trailers if they seem about to sway!
All cars have an alarm, immobiliser and remote central locking which explains Thatcham's, (the renowned vehicle security testing company) top 5 star rating for the X5 in its anti-theft tests.
All models come with a 3 year 60000 mile, 3 year paint and 12 year anti-corrosion manufacturers warranty.
About the manufacturer
As you would expect from such a prestige company, the BMW Group takes its environmental responsibilities seriously and is committed to reducing environmental impacts throughout the entire vehicle lifespan - from manufacturing, to use and servicing, and finally recycling. This concept among others has contributed to the BMW Group being listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Group Index.
BMW has for many years consistently employed methods such as Life Cycle Assessment and Design for Recycling in its decision making policies. It is committed to eliminating or continually reducing the environmental impact of its products and processes through intelligent technology based solutions. Its main aims being, to save energy and raw materials, keep emissions to an
absolute minimum and to avoid or reduce the amount of waste. The BMW group is a leader in the design of recycling-optimised products
In accordance with the ICC charter BMW takes into consideration efficient use of energy and raw materials, the sustainability of renewable resources, the minimisation of all adverse environmental impacts including waste generation and the safe disposal of residual wastes. To this aim the BMW group has created a set of guidelines representing its environmental philosophy. These guidelines are the
basis on which BMW Group conducts its operations. Details can be found at www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/about/corp/environment
All the BMW models, including the diesel variants, comply with the EU IV emission standard.