BMW's American-built SUV came in three models in the 2006 model year: the 3.0i with a 225 horsepower, 6-cylinder engine, the 4.4i with a 315 horsepower V8, and the 4.8is with a 355 horsepower V8. X5s have all-wheel drive without low-range gearing, and front side airbags and front and rear head-protecting tubular side airbags come standard.
Compared with previous versions of the X5, the 2006 models took critical hits, with professional test drivers complaining the car wasn't all that practical. "BMW knows that most luxury SUV buyers spend about as much time off-roading as they do in the 99-cent store," wrote one, adding that while the vehicle drives nicely and can carry five passengers comfortably, "it wouldn't be a good choice for home improvement projects or any other activity that requires serious cargo capacity."
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Very good car for family.
Good reliable car Feb 21, 2024
by Anonymous
Nov 28, 2023
Love my 3.0L BMW X5, so many features on this vehicle, but living in manitoba the heated steering wheel is the best!!! Nov 28, 2023
by True J
Nov 29, 2022
this car stars but its not in running condition. Great car if you put a couple of hundred into it. Nov 29, 2022
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by Edwin V
Feb 21, 2024
Very good car for family.
Good reliable car Feb 21, 2024
by Anonymous
Nov 28, 2023
Love my 3.0L BMW X5, so many features on this vehicle, but living in manitoba the heated steering wheel is the best!!! Nov 28, 2023
by True J
Nov 29, 2022
this car stars but its not in running condition. Great car if you put a couple of hundred into it. Nov 29, 2022
by Adrian R
Mar 24, 2022
very good options are very good looking for bmw x5Mar 24, 2022
by rob c
Mar 11, 2022
Great Suv. Confortable, durable and safe. Mar 11, 2022
by Anonymous
Apr 08, 2021
Simple the best. Stronger chassis than the others. Beautiful sport style, excellent engine performance, transmission problems because some times due to mechanics inexperience knowledgeApr 08, 2021
by Anonymous
Jan 06, 2021
Would have been nice if it had a backup camera... can put one in later.. Jan 06, 2021
by Anonymous
Oct 12, 2020
great Engine Superb ride and handling no body roll drives like no other car; only issue are the costly labor repairs and oil leaks but once repaired can last you 300+ miles I still have mine . have owned it 18 years (2003)Oct 12, 2020
by Arcenette K
Aug 21, 2020
Realy nice if i had the money ill get it but cant oh well Aug 21, 2020
by Wesley N
Jul 07, 2020
I own a 3 series and someday plan to get a 5Jul 07, 2020
by Anonymous
May 05, 2015
That it did not get the fuel mileage of a sedan is not on the plus side. Other than that, the only competition it has wears a three pointed star. It is tough,safe, sporty, fast and predictable. But I would not get it serviced at the dealer. Rather at a BMW specialist.May 05, 2015
by Anonymous
May 04, 2015
Parking sensors are a big plus as is the privacy glass and roller sun shades. The huge glass moonroof is a really nice feature and it takes up less space in my garage than my E500 Mercedes. The tow package is great.May 04, 2015
by raphael v
Sep 17, 2014
this is a very nice car,very safe and is very good in gas,a family car but at the same
time very strong and safe, and reliable your family will love for ever
this car it will last for ever.Sep 17, 2014
by Alexandra T
May 06, 2014
This car is a great reliable family car. For an SUV it is fun to drive and extremely responsive! Interior is extremely sharp and the seats are comfortable. Great for long drives and commutes. Safety features are top of the line!May 06, 2014
by Anonymous
Apr 25, 2014
Engine oil leaks are a problem and expensive to repair; to the point of being ridiculous!!! Also transmission clunks that has been there since new. Not often you feel and hear it, but pretty annoying when it happens. Feels like someone hit your car from behind at 10 or 15 mph.Apr 25, 2014
by Anonymous
Mar 01, 2014
The fact that it only uses premium gas and it is very sensitive even with premium gas. Best to trade these vehicles in before the warranty runs out unless you have the money to make repairs. A very comfortable vehicle for long trips and I cant hear any road noise even at higher speeds.Mar 01, 2014
by Hatti P
Feb 21, 2014
The pros of this care pretty much sums up the most I liked about the vehicle, it was reliable and sure was fun to look at. The breaks and handling were superb. I felt safe in the vehicle because being an X5 model it is spacious and comfortably sits 5 people. The car was fun to drive because of the sun roof/moon roof, this part of the car stretches back into the back seat so all passengers can enjoy it. Feb 21, 2014
by Nicholle O
Dec 09, 2013
The 2006 BMW X5 has by far been the best car I've ever owned. It is so powerful, yet luxurious. We purchased a 2010 Cadillac SRX and the BMW X5 is still the preferable car for us to drive. It is a beautiful machine. It has so many attractive ammentiies, from heated seats and steering wheel, to a vast panaramic moon roof. The back seats have privacy shades that were great for blocking the sun. Dec 09, 2013
by Emily L
Sep 15, 2013
This car has great power and handling. Good safety feel. Love the heated seats and the full moonroof is great. I like that it is already prepped for long trips with the roof bars and a full size matching BMW roof box along with the towing package. Only things that aren't so great is the maintenance and repair costs and BMWs only use premium fuel. This car lives up to the BMW quality and sportiness.Sep 15, 2013
by Anonymous
Jun 26, 2013
See above, love the huge sunroof, GPS, power everything, drives amazing in the snow! Decent trunk worked well for a family and our belongings. Has heated seats and steering wheel which are nice in the winter. I love it and definitely recommend it. Jun 26, 2013
by Cam G
Jan 29, 2011
This 2006 X5 4.4i is an amazing sports activity vehicle. Smooth,
comfortable, a joy to drive. Phenomenal acceleration for its size and
weight, and I have averaged in mixed driving 20.1 mpg. I hate to sell it,
because this car is fabulous in all respects.Jan 29, 2011
by Anonymous
Dec 13, 2010
Rainstorms? Tight turns? Rough terrain? The X5 Sports Activity Vehicle is ready for any journey. And with seating for seven, it's as versatile inside as it is outside. Beautiful inside and out. A luxury crossover with an all wheel drive. Great handling in snow...
Dec 13, 2010
by Steven D
Nov 14, 2010
Excellent braking and handling, throttle response and acceleration
adequate, needed fuel pump mods to get acceleration comparable to
larger engine. No repairs needed but electronics are temperamental and
parts expensive. Interior and exterior are beautiful. Cost of ownership is
relatively expensive, but it is fun.Nov 14, 2010
by Austin C
Apr 29, 2010
Pros: The heated steering wheel is amazing in the winter even when you have gloves on. The panoramic sunroof is a great addition as well. It brings in so much more light into the vehicle, and the rear passengers can enjoy the sunroof too. I like how the Hockey Edition package included the Executive Package as well. The xenon headlights swivel and come to level when you first start-up the vehicle. The 3.0 L I6 engine is very powerful for being the smallest one offered for the X5 range (I've often found myself braking to slow down because I didn't realize how fast I was going). BMW's 4 year/80,000 km worry-free maintenance is heaven-sent. Everytime the BMW had to get something checked up or fixed, it was free. Since this BMW is based on the 5-series sedan platform, it drives like a much more refined sedan than SUV. There is minimal body-lean in cornering which is great for an SUV.
Cons: The interior dashboard and console come straight from the previous 5-series generation. The current generation 5-series includes iDrive with a revamped interior, so I wonder why that interior didn't carry over until the 2nd generation X5 (2007 - present). That interior looks outdated, in fact. The "premium" sound system didn't sound so premium, but it was pretty good.
Overall, this SUV is segment-leading. I only wish the plans for the X7 went through, because this SUV is only a mid-size. I would really much prefer a full-size SUV, but you do really get a lot of "sport-car" in this one.Apr 29, 2010
by Nathan J
Sep 23, 2009
this is by far the best make off model bmw haved made
the blacked out windows are good to have and overall a fast jeep is my best drive and thats it all i have to say bout it by Sep 23, 2009
Surprisingly good gas mileage, excellent acceleration, sleek design inside and out, very spacious both front and back seats, soft supple leather and woodgrain throughout, easy to use navigation system, BMW no cost maintenance nice bonus, truly the ultimate driving machine. Jun 03, 2009
by Omer F
Nov 08, 2008
sickest car weve had BMW X6 and BMW 350L they are just amazing . the x5 was 2006 but we sold it last year =( .but then we got a chevy aveo 2006 and a chevy silverado 2500 HD which year was 2005 and there pretty good i like them and were getting a chevy uplander next monthNov 08, 2008
by Andrew James M
Jul 15, 2008
love it!!!
Jul 15, 2008
by Andrew James M
Jul 15, 2008
love it!!!
Jul 15, 2008
by Sancak ?
Jun 16, 2008
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by Anonymous
Jun 14, 2008
its amazing car,,its a fast car,, its a sexy car...Jun 14, 2008
by Edward N
Jun 05, 2008
I love everything about it and especially the click after full acelleration..Jun 05, 2008
by Bobby C
May 06, 2008
Drove beautifully, but still didn't have much off the line punch.Had to get it rapped up to about 4000 rpm before real propulsion takes place. Maybe I am spoiled by american cars.May 06, 2008
by danny G
Apr 10, 2008
Great at high speeds and lots of space.Apr 10, 2008
by Alex S
Apr 04, 2008
For the 3 miles, it was nice. Very high quality featuresApr 04, 2008
by Justin C
Apr 03, 2008
Fuel efficient for size! looks great! A solid vehicle!Apr 03, 2008
by Directo N
Mar 29, 2008
Can;t say enoughMar 29, 2008
by Michel V
Mar 26, 2008
When BMW released the X5, it set the standards for European built SUVs. And it still does.
The 3.0 diesel engine is fantastic. It has an amazing torque, making it very fast shifting
between gears.
The auto gear is a fantastic piece of work. Unique in its kind, making manual gearing
obsolete to be honest.
The car is very big and thus very heavy, yet this never turns out to be a burden. That is,
keeping the car outside city area, of course.Mar 26, 2008
by Steven S
Mar 16, 2008
the birds go weak at the knees at the appearance of thisMar 16, 2008
by Adam A
Jan 26, 2008
I just purchased the BMW X5 last year. It brought a huge smile to my face when I went to go pick it up. The SUV serves its purpose. I've transported people, supplies, luggage, and I've even off-roaded with this vehicle, and it has proven to be worth its salt while maintaining style and image. I also chose the option of having heated seats and this has retained some good friendships for me in the winter. The panaramic sunroof is huge and is the largest I've seen in any vehicle. Bluetooth has been so helpful with handsfree. Basically, I'm loving my car...Jan 26, 2008
I have a BMW X5 3.0 Litre Diesel Sport, which is not starting. The car opens as normal with the fob and the lights on the dash come on as normal but then when I turn the key to start the car it clicks once and all power is lost, with the only way of re-starting the car being to jump start it. Any help on possible solutions to repair the problem would be greatly appreciated.
I could use some help. I have a bmw x5 2006 with 113,000 miles. It was losing a lot of oil and the mechanic said it was a leak. He fixed the leak. The next week white smoke came out of the exhaust twice. Also now after 3 months after the repaired leak the car is out of oil. The mechanic said it's burning oil. He recommend placing a higher grade of oil. I am not sure this will be fix. Any other suggestions? Also I only saw the white smoke twice. Thanks in advance
ABS, Brake, 4x4 traction, and Trans failsafe prog, Engine failsafe prog, Service Engine Soon coming on in the car just all of a sudden. The car will not start on its on nor hold a charge. We tried jump starting it and it will start for awhile but after unplugging the cables it dies. What could be wrong?
I have a 2006 BMW X5 3.0 and the 4x4 light is on for no apparent reason. I took it to the shop and the mechanic has no explanation. He checked out the car extensively including hooking it up to a computer with no luck. Anyone ever experience this before?
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Air Suspension: rear · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · 1 subwoofer