When it’s time to find your dream ride, you’ll want to do considerable research to choose the right luxury crossover for you. While performance and style are important factors to consider, you’ll also want to know what the inside is like.
Luckily, the team at BMW of Annapolis has created this BMW X5 interior review, so drivers around Annapolis, Arnold, and Severna Park, MD, can get a strong sense of what this vehicle offers within its cabin.
Keep reading about the 2022 BMW X5 cabin to discover the offered space, comforts, and features!
The 2020 BMW X5 offers a spacious cabin that’s fit to carry five passengers comfortably. However, you can add the available third row, bumping the seating capacity up to seven. If you have a larger family or are the designated carpool driver, having the extra seating space is a great option.
In the standard 5-seat model, even your taller passengers will have plenty of room to stretch out. This is evident through the following interior dimensions:
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Front Row |
Second Row |
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Headroom |
40.7 inches |
40.7 inches |
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Legroom |
39.8 inches |
37.4 inches |
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Shoulder room |
60 inches |
58.1 inches |
Not only is there plenty of room for people, but for their belongings, too. Behind the back row, you get 33.9 cubic feet of cargo room. To maximize the space, simply fold that back row down flat to get 72.3 cubic feet. Plus, you have 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats, so you can easily fit more people and items as needed.
The tailgate itself is split in half, with the top part raising up like a normal liftgate and the bottom lowering like a pickup truck. This tailgate makes it easy to loan and organize cargo. However, an even more convenient feature is the available hands-free liftgate.
If your hands are full, swipe your foot under the rear bumper. The liftgate will then open in seconds for quick and easy loading.
As for the driver, it’s easy to get comfortable with the standard power-adjustable seat, which includes 2-way side bolsters. However, for even more comfort, there’s the available Power M multi-function front seat. This enhanced seat gives you additional shoulder and thigh support—keeping you nice and relaxed during longer commutes.
The seats themselves are outfitted with SensaTec upholstery, which is a comfortable and eco-friendly synthetic leather that complements the fineline stripe Brown high-gloss wood trim panels inside the vehicle. Plus, you can upgrade to Black Extended Merino leather upholstery for an even more refined look and feel.
The X5 also includes an Advanced Vehicle & Key Memory System. This feature helps keep your preferences set as far as audio levels, climate control, lighting, and even mirror and seating positions go.
Speaking of climate, a multi-zone automatic climate-control system is included standard with the 2022 X5. If you want to warm up, while your co-pilot prefers to keep cool, it’s easy to do so with this feature.
Furthermore, 3-stage heated front seats come standard, too. For additional comfort in all climates, you have the option to add upgrades, like heated armrests and a heated steering wheel.
While you and your passengers sit back and relax, you can set the mood with the help of the multi-color, adjustable ambient cabin lighting.
The BMW X5 interior comes with a variety of sophisticated features to help make your drives more convenient and fun.
The vehicle comes standard with an iDrive 7.0 infotainment system. All your media options are shown clearly on a 12.3-inch touchscreen. Plus, the fully customizable layout lets you put your most used functions front and center. You’ll be able to control this with your voice or by using the iDrive Controller.
You also get a 12.3-inch display screen behind the steering wheel, which can use the BMW Navigation System to provide all the information you need in the digital instrument cluster. You can even utilize the available Head-Up Display to get turn-by-turn directions—and other essential pieces of information—projected right in your line of sight on the windshield.
For an even more convenient ride, you can turn to the Advanced Real Time Traffic Information system and On-Street Parking Information feature, as you get from Point A to Point B efficiently.
As for entertainment, the vehicle comes outfitted with a Hi-Fi 10-speaker sound system that delivers crisp and clear audio. You can also get the optional Harman Kardon® 16-speaker surround sound audio system for clearer reception.
In addition, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ come standard. This allows you to access your favorite mobile apps without needing to touch the phone while driving. Simply connect your smartphone to the infotainment system and access your apps right through the center display.
Inside the BMW X5, you’ll find lots of driver-assistive technologies to help keep you safe. With standard Active Driving Assistant, you get the following features:
You’ll also get Active Blind Spot Detection and rear Cross Traffic Alert. Whenever a vehicle approaches a blind spot to the side or behind you, you’ll be alerted right away. This feature offers extra support when you’re merging or changing lanes on the highway!
The Active Protection System will be able to detect an imminent collision and work to mitigate damage as much as possible by pretensioning all safety belts, closing the windows, and activating post-crash braking.
In the event of an accident, you can rest assured that the vehicle can help keep you and your loved ones safe since it comes standard with an advanced airbag system. This comprehensive system includes a front and rear Head Protection System (HPS) with side-impact airbags for extra protection.
We hope this BMW X5 interior review provided you with all the details you needed to learn about the vehicle. However, you’ll want to see the cabin in person to really know if it’s the right fit for you.
To do so, simply schedule a test drive at BMW of Annapolis. We’re happy to help drivers in Annapolis, Arnold, and Severna Park, Maryland, make the right decision when choosing their next luxury car. Visit us to test drive the 2022 BMW X5 today!
