Thanks for the feedback received so far.
Hmm.. true all the X5s I have seen so far have had the running boards, which I think they look great but I have small kids.
Getting in/out won't be easy for them for another 3-4 years and stepping on the running boards is out of the question for them. If they could step on them, I wouldn't have to worry about them cleaning the running boards with their jackets to begin with
So, the rear hatch cannot be closed form inside the car?
How about the normal side doors - they seem to have the same soft closing system....
I can see how for anyone without kids it's hard to understand why I should not let Darwin take care of the smart ones, but believe me even smart 2-3-4 year olds will get their hands in the wrong spot at times...
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