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What is the best BMW for off-road driving?

I love luxury cars, but I don’t want to give up my love of off-roading to buy one. BMW has so many offerings that I’m fairly certain that one of their models will provide the mix of opulence and ability that I want. What’s the best off-road option from BMW?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
According to consumers and critics, the best BMW for off-road driving is the
BMW X5 xDrive40i
. With that said, almost any BMW is more than capable of off-road driving, provided it has the xDrive all-wheel drive system.
What makes the X5 xDrive40i the best option for off-roading—aside from the xDrive system itself—is that its size is conducive to great handling, whereas the
BMW X7
isn’t as manageable on off-road tracks.
Other specs that make the BMW an excellent off-road machine include:
  • Choice of either a 3.0-liter turbo inline-six or 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8
  • 21-inch wheels
  • Four driving modes, including gravel, rocks, snow, and sand
  • Air suspension for a more comfortable drive on all types of terrain
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