While the BMW 3 Series is the most iconic of the legendary brand, BMW offers more than the sporty and luxurious BMW 330e and other sports sedans. In fact, the automaker builds highly-capable SUVs that are perfect for accessing the best Colorado hiking spots. When you’re in the market for a spacious and capable SUV luxury with all-wheel drive, look no further than models like the BMW X3 or BMW X5 at Gebhardt BMW near Valmont and Seven Hills.
Outdoor adventurers enjoy the ride and capability of the BMW X3. The automaker outfits the BMW X3 with two engine options. The standard engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The BMW X3 M40i comes with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder BMW engine with 382 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque.
These capable engines manage dirt trails thanks to 7.2 inches of ground clearance. Hikers appreciate the 62.7 cubic feet of cargo space, which is the top of any luxury compact SUV. It’s easy to access gear thanks to the available hands-free power liftgate.
BMW outfits the X3 sDrive30i with rear-wheel drive, while the X3 xDrive30i has standard all-wheel drive. The M40i is only available with the BMW all-wheel-drive system.
The 2024 BMW X5 is the automaker’s midsize SUV, and it’s available in several trims, including a plug-in hybrid option. The entry-level model is the X5 sDrive40i which comes with a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine and standard rear-wheel drive. Hikers appreciate the X5 xDrive40i model with the same engine and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, as well as the X5 xDrive45e which comes with a plug-in hybrid system with a 24-kWh battery pack that delivers a satisfying 389 horsepower and approximately 38 miles of all-electric driving.
BMW also offers the X5 in the M50i and M with twin-turbocharged V8 engines that deliver 523 and 600 horsepower, respectively. Regardless of the engine, the BMW X5 features an eight-speed automatic transmission.
On the inside, the X5 has two rows of seats with room for five passengers. The spacious cargo area holds up to 72.3 cubic feet with the second-row seats folded and 33.7 cubic feet with the seats upright. The X5 has a unique split-level liftgate with a lower half that resembles pickup truck gates, making it easy to load heavy gear.
The Gebhardt BMW team invites you to test drive the latest model year BMW X3 and X5 - both the best BMWs for hiking. Each comes with a suite of driver-assistance features like Lane Departure Warning and Adaptive Cruise Control and a large infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Of course, all new BMW models come with a three year or 36,000-mile factory warranty and all the bells and whistles drivers expect from BMW luxury SUVs.
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