
The 2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i is the base model in the three-trim lineup (four if you count the X5 M), but there’s really nothing base about it. With 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque available, this turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 elicits a simple question: Why would you need anything else? Power is immediate and robust, without any trace of turbo lag. There is the same irritating throttle delay found in several of BMW’s recent products, but this can be eliminated by selecting Sport mode and its...