BMW’s redesigned 2014 X5 will start at $53,725, including a $925 destination charge, when the luxury SUV goes on sale this fall. The new-for-2014 sDrive35i is BMW’s first use of rear-wheel drive on the formerly exclusive all-wheel-drive X5. Two things could have come of this: a lower base price and higher fuel economy — both happened for the 2014 Acura MDX. However, the 2014 X5 is $5,300 more expensive than the previous model, and EPA fuel economy ratings aren’t yet available.
The increased base price comes with more standard features, including navigation with a 10.2-inch screen, an auto stop-start system to save fuel, a 40-20-40 split-folding rear seat and a 10-year subscription to BMW’s Assist service with automatic collision notification and TeleService that alerts the dealership when service is due.
Choosing all-wheel drive bumps pricing to $56,025 for an xDrive35i with a 300-horsepower, turbocharged six-cylinder — same as the sDrive35i. The diesel-powered xDrive35d carries over and starts at $57,525 with a 255-hp and 413-pounds-feet-of-torque six-cylinder, while the V-8-powered xDrive50i with 445 hp starts at $69,125. All models include an eight-speed automatic transmission and Eco Pro driving mode to maximize fuel efficiency.
Managing Editor Joe Bruzek’s 22 years of automotive experience doesn’t count the lifelong obsession that started as a kid admiring his dad’s 1964 Chevrolet Corvette — and continues to this day. Joe’s been an automotive journalist with Cars.com for 16 years, writing shopper-focused car reviews, news and research content. As Managing Editor, one of his favorite areas of focus is helping shoppers understand electric cars and how to determine whether going electric is right for them. In his free time, Joe maintains a love-hate relationship with his 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that he wishes would fix itself.
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