Just like most BMW cars, the 2013BMW X5 interior is not only good-looking and elegant but also offers an extremely comfortable and luxurious experience as well. The seats at the front are adequately comfortable and supportive enough for grown-up adults. There is no dearth of space at the front and the electric adjustment for the front seats is a handy touch. The visibility from the front is decent if not the best and getting in and out of the vehicle too is not a difficult affair. The dashboard design feels premium and all the buttons and switchgear are well within the reach of the driver.
The rear seat bench too is no different and offers great comfort and luxury.
Additionally, the 2013 BMW X5 also gets heated front seats and an electrically adjustable steering wheel which does make it significantly more practical for everyday usage. The rear seats do get dedicated AC vents along with a foldable armrest with cup holders. The car also comes with ambient lighting and a host of other features.
Models
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2013 BMW X5
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2013 Audi Q7
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2013 Porsche Cayenne
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2013 Acura MDX
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Seating Capacity
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5
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7
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5
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7
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Front Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches)
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36.6/60.0/40.0
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40/58.7/41.3
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N/A
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39.2/61.6/41.2
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Rear Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches)
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39.3/58.0/36.6
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37.2/58.1/37.1
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N/A
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38.6/61.5/38.7
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Third Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches)
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N/A
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35.6/37.1/29.2
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N/A
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38.6/57.1/28.7
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Cargo Capacity (cubic feet)
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21.9
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10.9
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TBD
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15
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The Q7 has the most spacious and comfortable cabin here but its trunk space takes a toll while the Cayenne gets a sporty yet comfortable cabin and has the best design among the rivals here. The MDX isn’t behind the rivals either and gets a comfy and plush cabin too. That said, the Bimmer’s cabin is the most elegant of all, of which some of the highlighting features are:
- Electrically-adjustable steering wheel
- Heated front seats
- Leatherette seat trim
- Rain sensing wipers
- Heated mirrors
- Driver and passenger lumbar support
How intuitive is the 2013 BMW X5’s infotainment unit?
The famous iDrive system is available with the 2013 BMW X5 as standard. While this system has begun to show its age now, it does offer a lot of control options to the driver in addition to a long list of information menus related to the vehicle. On the features front, it gets satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, HD Radio, etc. A 10 speaker audio system is available as standard with this system and did leave us impressed with its audio output. That said, some of the highlights of the infotainment system are:
- Satellite Radio
- Bluetooth Connectivity
- CD Player
- HD Radio
- AM/FM Stereo
- iPod Connectivity
- 10-speaker audio system