Locomotive Breath

BMW’s gone and made the X5 more luxurious, and soft. does that make it a better choice than the Audi Q7 then?

- Simran Rastogi

Let’s take it from the top – the people buying these luxury SUVs. They’re mostly driven around, and comfort is the main priority, despite what everyone may say about wanting more precise and accurate steering, more power under the hood, and sporty driving dynamics. So when BMW brought the X5 into its fourth generation, comfort and luxury is exactly what they’ve focussed on. Something that the Audi Q7 does very well, as does the other obvious choice for someone looking for a luxury full-size, the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The all-new (and very impressive) GLE is due in India in the coming months, as well as a refreshed Q7 with improved interiors. But for the time being, how does the glam-luxe BMW stack up against the more family-man Audi?

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