2017 BMW X5 xDrive35d is a diesel-powered road trip machine
The 2017 BMW X5 diesel impressed us during testing with its outstanding highway performance.
Antuan Goodwin
The 2017 BMW X5 diesel impressed us during testing with its outstanding highway performance.
The diesel engine is good for 413 pound-feet of torque, which makes for quiet cruising at highway speeds and confident passing power.
The cabin is also a pleasant place to be with excellent materials that are pleasing to the eye and to the touch.
The iDrive infotainment in the dashboard reaches generation 5.0 this model year with a revised interface and a new touch-sensitive display.
Perhaps the most impressive diesel details are the respectable 29 mpg highway fuel economy estimate and the impressive 560-mile cruising range.
The X5's firm suspension feels well suited to highway cruising with a planted feel and good absorption of high-speed bumps.
Our example was outfitted with all sorts of luxury amenities, including full LED adaptive headlamps with automatic high beam control.
However, those options quickly added up to almost $13,000 in additional cost over base.
The 2017 BMW X5 diesel starts at $50,600, a $1,500 premium over a similarly equipped gasoline X5. However, the improvements in economy should pay for themselves within a few years.