More cargo room in the E70 X5

[Kewl X5]

Okay, here is my first hand impression about the E70 X5 again. I got back from a trip earlier this month and my salesguy picks us up in a new E70 X5. The first thing I noticed when I load up the cargo area with our baggage is that how much more cargo room the new E70 X5 has compared with the E53 X5. This is with the 3rd row seat folded down and the 2nd row still up.

That has been the most embarassing thing about the E53 X5 is the lack of cargo space for the size of the X5. I realized most of the space in the E70 was realized with dropping the spare tire, but the extra space was most definitely welcome.

One thing I noticed is that I perfer the more dampened ride of the sports package E70 vs. the non-sport packaged E70. The non-sport packaged E70 seems to be tailor made for Lexus would-be buyers.

I really don't care about the red turn signals. Heck, E90 sedans have red turn signals, but people are buying them. Love the E70 angel eyes design...

[LeMansX5]

Agree on the softer ride of non-sports package X5.

[330i2X5]

Does this mean that the Non Sport 3.0si, "designed for Lexus drivers" means that the car will just not be as good at handling?????

[Kewl X5]

How about the cargo room? It fit my two suitcases with room to spare in the E70 X5 vs. fitting two suitcases with no room to spare in the E53 X5. There is more height space available in the E70 X5 vs. the E53 X5.

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

Agree on the softer ride of non-sports package X5.

[Wagner]

that would be where the extra 6-7" in length went I guess?

[rayxi]

Are you saying my beloved E53 doesn't have enough cargo space. I'm devastated! I think I'll leave the forum now.

Too bad we can't have a spare tire and more cargo space.

[Wagner]

Originally Posted by rayxi

Are you saying my beloved E53 doesn't have enough cargo space. I'm devastated! I think I'll leave the forum now.

Too bad we can't have a spare tire and more cargo space.

Sniffle sniffle, Kewl...how could you make fun of my storage space.....

[Kewl X5]

Awww, c'mon guys, please don't leave because I dissed our E53 X5 with regards to cargo space. At least our rear turn signals blink amber and with those stealth bulbs which I got back in WF2, I don't have the egg yolk look as well!!

Originally Posted by WagnerX5

Sniffle sniffle, Kewl...how could you make fun of my storage space.....

[Kewl X5]

Well, it will still handle better than most SUV, but there is more body roll and less dampening (more Lexus, Caddy-like ride...a little too floaty for my taste).


The X5 has a near 50/50 weight distribution and great steering feel that most carmakers have yet to duplicate.

Originally Posted by 330i2X5

Does this mean that the Non Sport 3.0si, "designed for Lexus drivers" means that the car will just not be as good at handling?????

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by Kewl X5

How about the cargo room? It fit my two suitcases with room to spare in the E70 X5 vs. fitting two suitcases with no room to spare in the E53 X5. There is more height space available in the E70 X5 vs. the E53 X5.

Definitely agree on space too. Now, don't just look at negative sides of E53.