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Assets
Road rather than off-road bias, lusty performance, handling, interior quality, refinement, useful storage, split tailgate
Drawbacks
Stiff ride (especially on 19-inch wheels and the 4.8is), expensive, expensive options, rear visibility, not as spacious as you might think
Verdict
Still the driver's 4x4. Refined, quick, smooth and good-handling, especially now they've added xDrive. Pretty safe too. With optional variable height air suspension and standard trailer stability control, it's a great vehicle to tow a boat. The 3.0 is roomier, better-made and more comfortable than the same-engined X3 for surprisingly little extra cash. But does the top-spec 4.8is look too gangsta for you?
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