Excuse my ignorance. Is auto tailgate a must and worth the expense? Does it close on its own at the press of a button?

I don't think anyone has actually received one yet. My X5 has completed production. When I receive it, I plan to post pictures/video of how this auto tailgate works...

Supposedly, yes at a touch of a button on the keyfob it suppose to close. And then it also has the soft close feature on it - where by its pulled in once closed. My Navigator use to have a sweet one...would chime as it was about to close - like an airplane about to take off...LOL

How much is it???

MSRP $500

I think the auto tailgate is very much worth it, IMO. I wish I have it on my E70. The tailgate on the E70 is much heavier and longer compared to my E53. It's harder for my wife and my 10 year old to close it specially if they're carrying something.

As posted earlier, I would be very interested also if this feature can be added as a dealer installed option in the future.

That would be nice if it could be installed, please do let us know if it can be installed.

I can't wait to see a video of this in action when someone gets an X5 delivered with it! I reckon it'll be a must have option.

I wonder if PDC will stop you acidently opening the tailgate while you have the car backed up against your garage wall

That's one of the first things that I want to check out when I get mine!