Why does the updated 2007 BMW X5 matter? Competition. Regardless of whether you’re a manufacturer peddling bargain-priced Kias or luxurious Bimmers, your targeted consumer is invariably barraged with newer, flashier, more attractive alternatives from an increasing number of competitors. Since first being introduced to the U.S. market for the 2000 model year, the BMW X5 has seen its list of competitors grow with models like the Audi Q7, Cadillac SRX, Infiniti FX, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, and others, making the aging Bavarian Motor Works SUV look dated in comparison.

For 2007, BMW aims to reestablish the X5 as a stand-out player in its class with a freshened appearance, tweaked hardware and additional features.