X5 length increased, legroom and cargo space reduced. WTH?

sygazelle · 01-09-2019, 11:46 AM

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Except for the poor maintenance track record we'd love to be in a Volvo XC90 but reliability is a biggie for me, reason why we drive a Tundra and Lexus. I read Consumer Reports like a hawk.

Acura MDX is very roomy.

BMW screwed up somehow. Lengthened the car and the legroom is pathetic? This is where a pretty face is more important than functionality.

We got a great deal since you mentioned it.

Sorry you think the G05 legroom is pathetic. Maybe the MDX would be a better choice. My daughter has an MDX and loves it.

I chose the G05 and I am really happy with my choice. It's plenty big for me and how I plan to use the vehicle. That's all that matters to me.

Take care. I hope you can enjoy the G05 for what it is. Overall, it looks like its going to be a great car.

MystroX5 · 01-09-2019, 11:46 AM

I am 6’2” and have plenty of room in the back seat but I didn’t buy the X5 for a people hauler. My kids are 9yr and 11yr. They think they are in a limousine in the back seat with my front seat properly adjusted to my 6’2” body and that’s all that matters to me. Germans don’t build people haulers like a Chevy Suburban.

Doc5513 · 01-09-2019, 11:58 AM

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Thanks for the chart. Kinda wish you had included the X5 specs. Combined legroom is 77.2, only 1/2" more than the X3. Pretty pathetic but since we only have rear passengers maybe 6 times a year we'll just have to deal with it.

Here's the chart.

Well there you go...more room in back than the F15. So maybe all this back seat leg room whining can end.

Back to WrinkleGate!

sygazelle · 01-09-2019, 12:15 PM

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Well there you go...more room in back than the F15. So maybe all this back seat leg room whining can end.

Back to WrinkleGate!

I think I found the missing space. It's just a theory mind you but could it be that the reason the space in the G05 is "pathetic" and "lame" is simply the fact that the guys with the measuring tapes measured from the top of the wrinkles instead of the bottom?

sygazelle · 01-09-2019, 12:19 PM

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I am 6’2” and have plenty of room in the back seat but I didn’t buy the X5 for a people hauler. My kids are 9yr and 11yr. They think they are in a limousine in the back seat with my front seat properly adjusted to my 6’2” body and that’s all that matters to me. Germans don’t build people haulers like a Chevy Suburban.

^^

Well said.

Bimar · 01-09-2019, 01:26 PM

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Here's the chart.

There we have it, the X5 rear legroom ain’t much different than X3 or F15. Shame the interior legroom isn’t also bigger than the X1, Yikes!

AndroidRobot · 01-09-2019, 01:36 PM

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Here's the chart.

There we have it, the X5 rear legroom ain't much different than X3 or F15. Shame the interior legroom isn't also bigger than the X1, Yikes!

that means BMW is making legroom across their lineup standardized and only differentiating with cargo capacity, luxury options and engines which isn't a bad thing

Bimar · 01-09-2019, 01:40 PM

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that means BMW is making legroom across their lineup standardized and only differentiating with cargo capacity, luxury options and engines which isn't a bad thing

I think it must be from research or they are the only German luxury brand doing this. Would not buy a GLE because it has more rear legroom, customers must be shopping with trunk size in mind!

sygazelle · 01-09-2019, 01:41 PM

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There we have it, the X5 rear legroom ain’t much different than X3 or F15. Shame the interior legroom isn’t also bigger than the X1, Yikes!

Glad to provide you with an ah ha moment. Isn't it fun when you are right!

Bimar · 01-09-2019, 01:46 PM

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Glad to provide you with an ah ha moment. Isn't it fun when you are right!

Not surprised given what i uncovered with the X3, still won’t sway my lust for the X7.

AndroidRobot · 01-09-2019, 01:51 PM

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Glad to provide you with an ah ha moment. Isn't it fun when you are right!

Not surprised given what i uncovered with the X3, still won't sway my lust for the X7.

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Glad to provide you with an ah ha moment. Isn't it fun when you are right!

Not surprised given what i uncovered with the X3, still won't sway my lust for the X7.

Go for it, get what works best for you. I have 0 children and don't care for the X7 other than it's beautiful ivory/night blue interior option. The X5 50i which I'll have this month finally is much faster, will handle better etc for my needs with the same level of luxury. I'm glad the X7 works for you, I'd get one if I had children but thankfully I don't.

Doc5513 · 01-09-2019, 01:51 PM

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Glad to provide you with an ah ha moment. Isn't it fun when you are right!

Not surprised given what i uncovered with the X3, still won't sway my lust for the X7.

Go get it Cowboy. Report back.

sygazelle · 01-09-2019, 01:56 PM

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Go get it Cowboy. Report back.

Please don't encourage him.

Kidding of course. Various points of view keep this forum interesting.

Bimar · 01-09-2019, 01:59 PM

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Please don't encourage him.

Kidding of course. Various points of view keep this forum interesting.

Hahaha the only thing that that will dissuade me if it drives like crap!

Great X5 forum for there is not much action in the X7 one given the cars are basically the same base.

Doc5513 · 01-09-2019, 02:27 PM

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Please don't encourage him.

Kidding of course. Various points of view keep this forum interesting.

Hahaha the only thing that that will dissuade me if it drives like crap!

Great X5 forum for there is not much action in the X7 one given the cars are basically the same base.

...at least they have basically the same crappy legroom!😍👊🏼🤦🏼

AndroidRobot · 01-09-2019, 02:58 PM

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Please don't encourage him.

Kidding of course. Various points of view keep this forum interesting.

Hahaha the only thing that that will dissuade me if it drives like crap!

Great X5 forum for there is not much action in the X7 one given the cars are basically the same base.

...at least they have basically the same crappy legroom!

shh that's a secret! remember wrinklegate and other stuff which all matter so much /s

Mark609 · 01-09-2019, 03:16 PM

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...at least they have basically the same crappy legroom!��

Think that acoustic glass option will reduce my annoying whining?

My wife now has less space to slam the floor with her heels every time I screech up to a rear bumper.

mnx5er · 01-09-2019, 11:12 PM

Being probably the tallest person on the forum, I can confirm the front seats of the G05 are smaller than the F15. Legroom is down and seat bolstering is tighter. Really found it odd since German cars historically have been awesome for tall people.

That sad, I am the exception. Longer inseam guys will find the G05 smaller than the G05, most people will be fine. The Q7 does have more legroom and more comfortable seats for tall people but of course it is a different vehicle.

I need to try the Cayenne to see how it is. Last generation was OK except for the weird key placement and the tall center console hand bar thing.

tqbmw · 01-09-2019, 11:22 PM

I find the x5 to be fine front and rear. It's ole ty roomy in my opinion and cargo space is also great. I also only have one child and she's 9 months old so maybe I don't care as much?

Bimar · 01-09-2019, 11:27 PM

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Being probably the tallest person on the forum, I can confirm the front seats of the G05 are smaller than the F15. Legroom is down and seat bolstering is tighter. Really found it odd since German cars historically have been awesome for tall people.

That sad, I am the exception. Longer inseam guys will find the G05 smaller than the G05, most people will be fine. The Q7 does have more legroom and more comfortable seats for tall people but of course it is a different vehicle.

I need to try the Cayenne to see how it is. Last generation was OK except for the weird key placement and the tall center console hand bar thing.

Curious how tall you are. Cayenne has acres of space was pleasantly surprised.

AndroidRobot · 01-10-2019, 07:49 AM

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Being probably the tallest person on the forum, I can confirm the front seats of the G05 are smaller than the F15. Legroom is down and seat bolstering is tighter. Really found it odd since German cars historically have been awesome for tall people.

That sad, I am the exception. Longer inseam guys will find the G05 smaller than the G05, most people will be fine. The Q7 does have more legroom and more comfortable seats for tall people but of course it is a different vehicle.

I need to try the Cayenne to see how it is. Last generation was OK except for the weird key placement and the tall center console hand bar thing.

Curious how tall you are. Cayenne has acres of space was pleasantly surprised.

he's 100000ft talk obviously

Mark609 · 01-10-2019, 08:55 AM

Coming from a 2013 Lexus RX350 was curious about the new one. What's striking is how much legroom the 2019 Lexus RX350 has and it's shorter than the G05 by 1.8".

Front - 44
Rear - 38
Combined a whopping 82", 5" more than the X5.

I'd stick with Lexus in a heartbeat if it wasn't so damn ugly.

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MystroX5 Major General 6290 Rep 5,324 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 M50i/ 911 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Central Pa. iTrader: (0)	I am 6’2” and have plenty of room in the back seat but I didn’t buy the X5 for a people hauler. My kids are 9yr and 11yr. They think they are in a limousine in the back seat with my front seat properly adjusted to my 6’2” body and that’s all that matters to me. Germans don’t build people haulers like a Chevy Suburban.
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mnx5er Captain 565 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 3.5i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	Being probably the tallest person on the forum, I can confirm the front seats of the G05 are smaller than the F15. Legroom is down and seat bolstering is tighter. Really found it odd since German cars historically have been awesome for tall people. That sad, I am the exception. Longer inseam guys will find the G05 smaller than the G05, most people will be fine. The Q7 does have more legroom and more comfortable seats for tall people but of course it is a different vehicle. I need to try the Cayenne to see how it is. Last generation was OK except for the weird key placement and the tall center console hand bar thing.
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tqbmw Private First Class 95 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 550 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I find the x5 to be fine front and rear. It's ole ty roomy in my opinion and cargo space is also great. I also only have one child and she's 9 months old so maybe I don't care as much?
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Mark609 Banned 167 Rep 405 Posts Drives: 2019 G05 Xline Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Central Texas iTrader: (0)	Coming from a 2013 Lexus RX350 was curious about the new one. What's striking is how much legroom the 2019 Lexus RX350 has and it's shorter than the G05 by 1.8". Front - 44 Rear - 38 Combined a whopping 82", 5" more than the X5. I'd stick with Lexus in a heartbeat if it wasn't so damn ugly.
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