I have the option and enjoy it. As you all know... at lower speeds you do not need to turn the steering wheel as far to make your turns. This comes in real handy doing U-turns. 1.5 turns of the wheel and I am turning on a dime!!

It took a little getting used to at first. I have owned an X5 since 2001 and love the model. I have nothing bad to say about active steering.

Go test drive the new model and see for your self. It is not a "must have" option... just something nice to add if you have the money.