BMW X5
✓Smooth-running engine options
✓plush cabin
✓plenty of modern tech features.
✗Athleticism takes a back seat in this BMW
✗upgrading to the V-8 requires a hefty outlay of cash
✗no third-row option.
BMW X5 - Common Problems →Subaru XV
✓Basic long-term reliability in urban driving conditions and harsh weather
✓Relatively good ride comfort for a small car of its type
✓Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD) providing excellent grip on wet roads and slippery surfaces
✓Advanced safety equipment for its year: EyeSight system (adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and more)
✗Recurring electrical faults that are not always easily resolved
✗High maintenance costs at authorized workshops locally
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