Looking for a luxury SUV? Then you can't do better than the BMW X5, especially if you go for the 45e plug-in hybrid.
There are lots of sensible reasons to choose one, and some not so sensible reasons too. With low emissions and an all-electric range of more than 50 miles, the X545e is exceptionally tax-efficient. If your commute isn't too long and you can recharge regularly, you'll hardly use a drop of fuel. You can use these financial arguments as a smokescreen for driving one of the most exciting SUVs around. When the petrol engine and electric motor gang up, the 45e will go from 0-62mph in just 5.6 seconds. It rides and handles remarkably well, too, although you can tell the plug-in is carrying some extra timber compared with other X5 models. It's also wonderfully spacious for your family and all their luggage, and has a sublime interior.
Stop trying to make this hideous BMW socially acceptable. Assume BMW are paying for this.
BMW_UK If a sales guy shows up in one of these, I'll shout him off our premises.