First drive - X5 E70

KokkenTor · 10-22-2006, 07:47 AM

"Bigger, heavier, and lighter on its feet? We drive the new, seven-passenger X5.
BY JARED HOLSTEIN, PHOTOGRAPHY BY JARED HOLSTEIN
October 2006

BMW didn’t have much competition in 2000 when it dropped the sleek, fun X5 into a stodgy SUV market. Seven years later, the Audi Q7 is more car-like, the Cayenne Turbo is faster, the Mercedes GL has more functional space, and all are plush. Never seriously eclipsed were the BMW’s looks or dynamic prowess, so the all-new 2007 X5 expands on its strong suits and moves to meet the other challenges with expanded cargo space and a first-ever third row of seats."

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Just_me · 10-22-2006, 07:58 AM

iDrive is standard in the X5 on all models. The third evolution of iDrive offers basic functionality that should have been there in the first place: complete control over oft-used functions via redundant, standard interfaces. Good old buttons and knobs are on the center console to for radio and climate control.

So its Idrive v3.0 now?

We hear a completely revised iDrive may appear on the 2008 7-series similar to Audi’s MMI (Multi Media Interface).

Intresting!

If people were smitten by the previous X5, they ought to love the new one.

Just_me · 10-23-2006, 03:40 AM

no comments?

Osnabrueck · 10-23-2006, 04:19 AM

Well, ya know - it's one of those reviews where the reviewers haven't actually tested the thing, so they just have take what information is available and somehow extrapolate an interesting article outta all that.

I'm sure the X5 will go through the paces and deliver BMW goodness at a high premium, like we all expect.

Just_me · 10-23-2006, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osnabrueck

Well, ya know - it's one of those reviews where the reviewers haven't actually tested the thing, so they just have take what information is available and somehow extrapolate an interesting article outta all that.

I'm sure the X5 will go through the paces and deliver BMW goodness at a high premium, like we all expect.

but is it true that new X5 has version 3.0 of I-drive?

Michael · 10-23-2006, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

but is it true that new X5 has version 3.0 of I-drive?

Eni are you there? Can you hear me?!?Helloooooooooo

Yannis · 10-23-2006, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

We hear a completely revised iDrive may appear on the 2008 7-series similar to Audi’s MMI (Multi Media Interface).

It took ages for BMW to realise that iDrive was too complicated but they finaly came to their senses and decided to take an example from the best system out there.

klier · 10-23-2006, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yannis

It took ages for BMW to realise that iDrive was too complicated but they finaly came to their senses and decided to take an example from the best system out there.

Shut it. Not funny, go spam somewhere else.

Just_me, I can give you the answer.
Yes, this could be seen as iDrive v. 3.0. It has additional buttons and a tweaked interface, and will quite likely be the last version of this iDrive system before the F01 7-series

Imhotep Evil · 10-23-2006, 09:07 AM

Heavy...too heavy.

klier · 10-23-2006, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imhotep Evil

Heavy...too heavy.

Heavy.....but lighter on it's feet

10-22-2006, 07:47 AM	#1
KokkenTor Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 201 Thanks: 93 Thanked 417 Times in 105 Posts	First drive - X5 E70 "Bigger, heavier, and lighter on its feet? We drive the new, seven-passenger X5. BY JARED HOLSTEIN, PHOTOGRAPHY BY JARED HOLSTEIN October 2006 BMW didn’t have much competition in 2000 when it dropped the sleek, fun X5 into a stodgy SUV market. Seven years later, the Audi Q7 is more car-like, the Cayenne Turbo is faster, the Mercedes GL has more functional space, and all are plush. Never seriously eclipsed were the BMW’s looks or dynamic prowess, so the all-new 2007 X5 expands on its strong suits and moves to meet the other challenges with expanded cargo space and a first-ever third row of seats." - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,487 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Re: First drive - X5 E70 iDrive is standard in the X5 on all models. The third evolution of iDrive offers basic functionality that should have been there in the first place: complete control over oft-used functions via redundant, standard interfaces. Good old buttons and knobs are on the center console to for radio and climate control. So its Idrive v3.0 now? We hear a completely revised iDrive may appear on the 2008 7-series similar to Audi’s MMI (Multi Media Interface). Intresting! If people were smitten by the previous X5, they ought to love the new one.

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Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,487 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Re: First drive - X5 E70 no comments?

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Osnabrueck Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,100 Thanks: 410 Thanked 342 Times in 204 Posts	Re: First drive - X5 E70 Well, ya know - it's one of those reviews where the reviewers haven't actually tested the thing, so they just have take what information is available and somehow extrapolate an interesting article outta all that. I'm sure the X5 will go through the paces and deliver BMW goodness at a high premium, like we all expect.

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