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BMW X5 3.0i

BMW X5 3.0i
5-door wagon 3.0 litre
in-line 6-cylinder
5-speed automatic
$81,900

Value for Money		Importance
Pricing	3	Medium
Depreciation Cost	3	High
Running & Repair Costs	4	Low
Fuel Consumption	3	Medium
Warranty	2	Low
Standard Features	2	Critical

Design & Function
Safety	5	Critical
Security	4	High
Comfort	4	Critical
Space	4	High
Practicality	4	High
Ergonomics	3	Critical
Build and Finish Quality	4	Critical
Innovation	4	Critical

On the Road
Performance	4	High
Ride	4	Critical
Handling	4	High
Braking	4	High
Smoothness/Quietness	5	Critical
4WD Ability	4	Medium

Overall Average	3.80

Key to Ratings
Well Above Average	5	.
Above Average	4	.
Average	3	.
Below Average	2	.
Well Below Average	1	.
Importance Weighting
Critical	1.00	.
High	0.80	.
Medium	0.40	.
Low	0.20	.

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This category has been re-named to better reflect the nature of vehicles competing and is set to grow in numbers next year, with new models to come from the likes of Volkswagen, Porsche and Volvo. But this hasn't worried last year's winner, BMW X5 3.0 litre.

X5 puts in a very solid on-road performance, scoring top marks for smoothness and quietness, and earning an above-average rating on performance, ride, handling and braking. Its off-road performance certainly isn't shabby either; in this criterion, it again rates above average.

Other areas where X5 scores an above-average rating include build and finish quality, occupant space and comfort, innovation, vehicle security and safety. Overall, X5 is a very pleasant vehicle to drive in all types of conditions.

The Audi Allroad is something of a surprise package and in particular the turbo diesel version launched this year. It stepped into second place with strong scoring across all areas.

Subaru's Outback H6 loses out on ground clearance, but makes up for that with its excellent chassis dynamics. The combination of full-time AWD, a lower centre of gravity and a well-sorted suspension gives Outback top marks for handling in this group. It is also well built, comfortable, ergonomically efficient and cheaper to own and operate than most of its competition.

Top 5

BMW X5 3.0i, Audi Allroad (diesel), Subaru H6, BMW X5 4.4i, Audi Allroad, (petrol)

Previous Results
2007 - BMW X5 Diesel
2006 - Lexus RX350 Sports Luxury
2005 - Lexus RX330 Sport
2004 - Lexus RX330 Sport
2003 - Lexus RX330 Sport
2002 - BMW X5 3.0i
2001 - BMW X5 3.0i*
(*Best Recreational Vehicle Over $45,000)
2000 - Subaru Forester Limited*
(*Best Recreational Vehicle)