2012 X5 OverviewThe BMW X5 defines an expanding group of big, powerful SUVs that shine for their on-pavement agility and responsive acceleration, with an emphasis on safety, comfort and luxury appointments. It features BMW's xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system, and offers optional third-row seating that increases capacity to seven passengers.The X5 is available in fivetrim levels: xDrive35i, xDrive35i Premium, xDrive35i Sport Activity, xDrive35d and xDrive50i. This car is a Premium edition with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine mated to an eight-speed Sport automatic transmission with manual shift mode. Trim-dependentstandard equipmentincludes: a Panorama glass moonroof, 19-inch aluminum wheels, run-flat tires, bi-xenon adaptive headlamps, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, leather upholstery and HD radio. Heated rear seats, satellite radio and a voice-activated hard drive-based navigation system, including 12 gigabytes of dedicated media storage and DVD video capability, are among the available options. Safety features on every X5 include anti-lock disc brakes, Dynamic Stability Control with traction control and rollover sensor, active anti-whiplash front head restraints and a tire pressure monitor, along with front side-impact airbags and overhead curtain airbags for all rows. New for 2012, Park Distance Control and BMW Assist with Bluetooth are now standard on all trims. After a refresh last year, the BMW X5 carries over with minimal changes for 2012. New standard equipment for all trim levels includes roof rails, a power tailgate and a USB port, while all but the xDrive35i also get auto-dimming mirrors and heated front seats.