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With an ever-increasing demand for luxury SUVs, BMW bowed to the gods of market share and introduced the X5 for the 2000 model year. But BMW knows that most luxury SUV buyers spend about as much time off-roading as they do in the 99-cent store. These customers are looking for a palatial and secure environment to carry them between business meetings and little league games. Here the X5 scores, with leather and wood interior surfaces, a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system, advanced active safety technology, front and rear power seating adjustments, rear climate controls, a DVD-based navigation system and a total of 10 airbags. Crash testing of the X5 has allowed it to set new standards in front- and side-impact protection. Purely from a safety standpoint, the X5 is an impressive vehicle. Further, its short overhangs, compact size (it's 4.5 inches shorter than a 5 Series sedan) and precisely tuned chassis add to the vehicle's maneuverability claims. Of course, the X5 still features the BMW styling cues we've come to expect, including a twin kidney-shaped grille, quad headlights and L-shaped taillights. Those with budgetary concerns will be glad to know that even the base engine is world-class in terms of its power delivery. Moreover, despite the utilitarian image this vehicle attempts to convey, the emphasis is on driving, not practicality. Certainly, you can transport five people in comfort with an X5, but it wouldn't be a good choice for home improvement projects or any other activity that requires serious cargo capacity. So long as you're fine with that limitation -- and don't mind giving up a little of BMW's signature handling prowess for the sake of a tall ride -- you'll like the X5. Body Styles, Trim Levels and Options: The X5 is offered as a four-door sport-utility in three trim levels -- the 3.0i, the 4.4i and the 4.8is. Standard features on the 3.0i include 17-inch wheels, a power driver seat, wood trim, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power-folding and reclining rear seats, one-touch windows, automatic climate control, a CD player and a full-size spare tire. The 4.4i adds 18-inch wheels (losing the full-size spare), leather upholstery, park distance control and a power front-passenger seat -- all this stuff is optional for the 3.0i. The 4.8is adds 20-inch wheels, front and rear heated seats and a panoramic moonroof. Additional options for 3.0i and 4.4i models include larger wheels, a sport suspension, automatic xenon headlights, an Alcantara/napa leather combo or full napa, heated power front sport seats, heated rear seats, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming mirrors, a moonroof, a premium sound system and a cartridge-style CD changer. Other notable options include a DVD-based navigation system and an adjustable ride height suspension that better enables the X5 to handle light off-roading. Powertrains and Performance: The 3.0i is powered by a 225-horsepower, 3.0-liter inline six that comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission; a five-speed automatic is optional. Although its numbers don't indicate it, this engine has surprising vigor, given its broad, smooth power band. Power fiends can go with either the 4.4i and its 315-hp 4.4-liter V8, or the 4.8is and its 355-hp 4.8-liter V8. These engines only come with a six-speed automatic. Fuel economy is nothing to brag about -- the 3.0i is rated at 15 mpg city/21 highway; the 4.4i's efficient V8 allows it to post a slightly better 16/22 rating. Towing capacity is 5,953 pounds for both models. All-wheel drive is standard on all X5s.