While BMW refrains from venturing into the lucrative off-road market, admiring Mercedes’s prosperous G-Class, enthusiasts have chosen a different path—crafting their Bavarian-rooted off-road SUVs. Notably, BMW’s luxury SUVs follow a unibody design, while the iconic G-Class has stuck to a body-on-frame platform since its inception. ECS Tuning took on the …
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In BMW’s lineup, the spotlight often gravitates towards pricier models, like the M60i and M versions, known for their hefty profit margins. But let’s not overlook the charm of the regular xDrive40i. Dressed in Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic, sans the M Sport Package, it stood alongside the X5 M60i at …
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Experiencing the thrill of owning a BMW X5 M60i, starting at $89,300, reflects the escalating costs of luxury automobiles. This model, not even the apex M Performance version, demonstrates BMW’s commitment to excellence and innovation. Before adding optional features, this remarkable vehicle sets a high benchmark in the premium market. …
Read More »BMW X5 M60i Surpasses Official Acceleration Claims
The BMW X5 M60i is an M Performance SUV, adorned with M badges inside and out, though not quite a full-fledged M car. In a world focused on downsizing, this SUV boasts a powerful V8 engine. It houses a 4.4-liter twin-turbo “S68” engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system, delivering the …
Read More »Giveth and Taketh: Driving the BMW G05 X5 xDrive40i M Sport LCI
Life Cycle Impulse, or LCI, is BMW’s terminology for what most of us would commonly refer to as a facelift. However, labelling each LCI as a mere facelift today would be a disservice to BMW engineers. With each update, they not only enhance the aesthetics for a more striking visual …
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