We finally got to see the new X5 in the flesh yesterday, when we were invited to the launch at a local dealership.

I was actually surprised at how different it looks in the flesh (better). The photos of the dash make it look like a whole new dash yet when you actually compare them in the flesh it is just an evolution.

Rear seat leg room is obviously a little better, as is the boot space. I really like the look of the car with the 'y' spoke 20's (214), but you cannot get these without opting for the sport pack which you then option out the seats to get the comfort seats (which are on hold because of production delays errr....)

I like the familiarity/similarity of a lot of the items for an all new model to the old, eg switches, steering wheel, seats etc

I disagree entirely with opinions against the 3rd row seats. They are clearly not for adults and I think they've done a very good job without killing the load space.

My wife loves the lower height of the bottom tailgate piece.

Test drives are booked for next three days but have put that off 'till Friday as have other cars to drive.

Overall I like it.... doesn't excite me or make me want to trade. Wouldn't be looking at one if mine wasn't needing to be offloaded... but then I haven't driven it yet and you all say that's the best bit...

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