T safety picks announced
 

The X5 was amongst the top safety picks for 2011 models in the large car division. Not sure why it did not include the 4-wheel drive and V8 models. Perhaps they couldn't bring themselves to destroying another fine vehicle?

Here's the link.... IIHS news release

It looks like the X5 DID NOT make the list. They list the 5 Series sedan, but the X5 is not listed with Large SUVS or Medium SUVS.

The VW Touareg is the ONLY large SUV listed. The 2008 and 2009 X5 were a Top Safety Pick..... What happened for the 2010/2011 X5??? It's the same car!!

Good question,
My buddy is a die-hard Chrysler/Dodge fan and was rubbing it in they had 5 vehicles and BMW only had 1. I thought the x5 and 3 series were top picks:dunno:

The E53 was, in its day. A wide range of vehicles have gotten much better over the years; the X5 just hasn't improved as much as others have.

My bad.......

The X5 has not been tested in several years. It got the top rating when it was tested. Search for the X5 on their site.

Only the 535i was tested hence they can't give ratings to the 550i or the x-drive versions but you can probably extrapolate the results...

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And, for the obsessed, that IIHS 'rating' is based on slightly different test methods than the NHTSA tests, fwiw. If one is bored, or curious, there are several sites on
the web that point up the variations and test methods. One very general comparo, pasted below...and, a link that supposedly gives both ratings on certain cars, with a cumulative overall rating. There are some BMW X5 ratings using the Finder. That link title was not my creation, by the bye...:rolleyes:
GL, mD

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Crash Tests: IIHS vs NHTSA Ratings

When trying to find the safest car for your families there are two organizations whose tests matter. The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), and the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.) Both groups were formed after the publication of the book “Unsafe at Any Speed” which raised concern across America as to the safety of their vehicles. Although the companies were formed in the 1960’s they did not perform their first crash test until 1978 for the NHTSA and 1995 for the IIHS.

Both companies now perform front and side crash test ratings for consumers, although both sets of test vary by organization. Additionally the NHTSA offers a roller-over crash test which is well known in the SUV community. The IIHS also tests seat and head restraints in rear crashes, as well as “fender benders.”
The company select vehicles to test based off the same relative standards. They evaluate what cars are popular in the market at the present time, as well as vehicles that have been modified from their previous structures, and body styles. This means that although most vehicles of the current model year are tested by the organizations, some are not.

As many times as consumers are made aware of their car’s “crash test rating”, many are not aware of what that specifically means. To understand the level of stars your car received, you must understand how the scores are calculated. One main difference between the two frontal crash tests is that the NHTSA crashes the vehicle head on at a fixed 35 mph. The IIHS however conducts the test at 40 mph on only one side of the front of the vehicle.

Another difference is between the terms of familiarity to the consumer. The stars rating which most advertisements refer to is the system used by the NHTSA. The stars are determined by the percentage chance for injury. Also these ranges fluctuate depending on the crash test, for instance 5 stars in a frontal test means there is a 10 percent or less chance of injury, whereas for the side impact test it symbolizes 5 percent of less chance of injury. The IIHS though uses terms for ratings including the best performance as good, and the worst as poor.

With these differences it is important to consider both testing organizations before purchasing your vehicle and to know exactly what their words and stars mean. With this knowledge it is possible to find a safe vehicle for your family.

2008 E70 X5 and 2008 X3 were chosen as Top Safety Picks. Trust me I know...I was BMW's spokesperson for the 2008 X5 Safety Campaign. My commercial ran primetime, nationwide and my picture was in dealerships from coast to coast...and it's still on the BMW USA website, although you have to search for it!! ;)

Come on, don't hide! Show us! :nanana:

:jealous:

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You can search for BMW Safety Man. X5/X3 Safety Campaign. It used to be under Media/Videos...but there are a lot there!!