[chefwong]

Weight aside, every chassis seems to consistently get a wee wider, a wee longer, a wee higher. This would be the 3rd for us.

Wonder how much bigger the *H* series platform will be.

[MJBradley1967]

How has the interior room changed?

I feel like the 2022 X5 has less than it should, being that the Grand Cherokee I came out of had virtually the same dimensions and at least 6 more inches inside.

[LarsOtium]

Trees don’t grow to the moon, despite what many think, but no question American markets seem to demand ever bigger transportation.

Actually makes me mad as I’ve always believed in "active" safety (handling, braking, etc.) over "passive", but I’m clearly in the minority.

[quad_drive]

Originally Posted by MJBradley1967

How has the interior room changed?

I feel like the 2022 X5 has less than it should, being that the Grand Cherokee I came out of had virtually the same dimensions and at least 6 more inches inside.

I feel the same way... I not sure how X5 has such short rear seat legroom, given the exterior dimensions. Interior space utilization is not the strong point of X5. Even compare to GLE, GLE has at least 2-3 inches more rear legroom with almost identical exterior dimensions.

My Q7, is not apple to apple with X5. Feels like a limo in the 2nd row.

I guess, you got to scarify something for the 50-50 weight distribution.

[B///MWGuy]

Originally Posted by MJBradley1967

How has the interior room changed?

I feel like the 2022 X5 has less than it should, being that the Grand Cherokee I came out of had virtually the same dimensions and at least 6 more inches inside.

I'm came from E70 2010 X5 and the rear legroom was definitely smaller...
I get the feeling that BMW did this to position X7 and IX without making them too big (to avoid wasted opportunity in terms of their future models)

[Blue87]

Originally Posted by quad_drive

I feel the same way... I not sure how X5 has such short rear seat legroom, given the exterior dimensions. Interior space utilization is not the strong point of X5. Even compare to GLE, GLE has at least 2-3 inches more rear legroom with almost identical exterior dimensions.

My Q7, is not apple to apple with X5. Feels like a limo in the 2nd row.

I guess, you got to scarify something for the 50-50 weight distribution.

Seems they had to add 500 lbs to the rear to achieve that weight distribution :-) I just traded a Q7 (4700 lbs) in for this beast and can attest to limo sized room in the 1st and 2nd row albeit a cramp nearly unuseable 3rd row and one of the reason for going with the X5. IMO the X5 drives like a larger sized SUV than it is, which is odd, although it's hard to argue with the engine's performance and sound.

[Shllshck]

I agree. For the size of the X5/X6, rear leg room is poor. Before ordering our X6, we compared it with an Audi Q8. The back seat of the Q8 felt way more spacious.

[goobies818]

Originally Posted by chefwong

Weight aside, every chassis seems to consistently get a wee wider, a wee longer, a wee higher. This would be the 3rd for us.

Wonder how much bigger the *H* series platform will be.

Everything is getting bigger.

Todays x3 is about the size of a first gen x5

Heck…I'm looking at new cars for my wife and one friend suggested a rav4 prime…and I scoffed at him saying "we're not getting some sub compact mini crossover" thinking of the tiny first generation models from the 90's where the 3 door model has a length of 147 inches where the current one now is 181 inches

[Don Cannelloni]

I've had the three previous generations of X5 and while I agree that the second row legroom hasn't increased over time I would say that my older son (6ft 2) can comfortably sit directly behind me (also 6ft 2) so not too shabby either.
Agree with O.P. though about the overall trend in size - my main concern is that the parking spaces in my local shopping center never get any bigger to compensate!

[MJBradley1967]

Originally Posted by quad_drive

I feel the same way... I not sure how X5 has such short rear seat legroom, given the exterior dimensions. Interior space utilization is not the strong point of X5. Even compare to GLE, GLE has at least 2-3 inches more rear legroom with almost identical exterior dimensions.

My Q7, is not apple to apple with X5. Feels like a limo in the 2nd row.

I guess, you got to scarify something for the 50-50 weight distribution.

I never measured the hoods, but it feels like the X5 has a longer hood than the GC. That could be where they lost some interior room.

I see the difference every time I put groceries on the floor in the rear. With the front seats in pretty much the same position, there's considerably less room behind the front seats.

I also miss that the GC had open space under the rear seat. It was a great place for the long snowbrush and other assorted items.

[chefwong]

Off topic or on, but I wouldn't mind having a slightly larger mirror to go with these larger bodies.

Now that I type this, I suppose it's just as small to maintain some overall width for regulations and what not.

[rmorin1249]

The I6 does require a longer engine compartment compared to the V6 in the Benz.

[James_G0540i]

Originally Posted by rmorin1249

The I6 does require a longer engine compartment compared to the V6 in the Benz.

MB uses I6's too, at least in the GLE and GLC for the last couple of years.

[nordring]

Originally Posted by chefwong

Off topic or on, but I wouldn't mind having a slightly larger mirror to go with these larger bodies.

Now that I type this, I suppose it's just as small to maintain some overall width for regulations and what not.

Agreed.....looks more stylish I suppose, but really needs to be bigger for towing.