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RETURN OF THE EVIL Z

Today's BMW Z4 has even more attitude than before. Andy Enright takes a look.

X-RATED

The behemoth X6 xDrive50i is surprisingly light on its feet. Steve Walker reports.

Some critics thought BMW's huge 4x4 coupe was misjudged, others thought it was hateful. BMW's customers disagreed. So along with a mild facelift comes a high performance diesel for good measure. David Vivian reports.

EXTREME LIVING - WITH A SENSIBLE TOUCH

BMW's X6 has been mildly revised but the most important news is the addition of the triple-turbo XDrive M50d diesel model on test here. It's a luxury SUV like no other. Jonathan Crouch drives it

X-TREAM DREAM?

4x4s just got faster. Steve Walker takes a look at the BMW X6 M.

ECONOMY DRIVE?

Pace and parsimony give the xDrive40d version of BMW's X5 a powerful appeal. Steve Walker reports.

X HITS THE SPOT

Most BMW X5 buyers choose the xDrive 30d diesel model. Jonathan Crouch finds out why

FREE RANGE X

X EXPRESS

The vehicle that rewrote the rules for luxury 4x4s is bigger, bolder and higher-tech than ever. Steve Walker runs the rule over BMW's X5.

THE X FACTOR

BMW X5 (2007-TO DATE)

X MARKS THE SPOT

WEATHERING THE STORM

The BMW X3 xDrive35d M Sport offers power, poise and panache, but that message may be lost on some. Andy Enright reports.

COME THE EVOLUTION

The powerful BMW X3 xDrive30d looks a genuinely impressive all-rounder. Andy Enright reports.

BLINGING UP THE REAR

The BMW X3 sDrive18d offers strong value and an intriguing rear-wheel drive chassis. Andy Enright reports.

GREAT X-PECTATIONS

BID FOR THREE-DOM

Can the second generation X3 make a name for itself and more money for BMW? Steve Walker takes a look.

BMW X3 RANGE

ONE FOR THE ROAD

More canny crossover than fledgling off-roader, BMW's entry-level X1 teams the option of a sporty rear-drive chassis with 1 Series-influenced SUV style. A winning formula? David Vivian finds out.

ALL THE SMALL THINGS

The BMW X1 had a rocky start in life but the latest model is finding its stride. Andy Enright reports.

ONE TO WATCH

ONE FOR THE ROAD

More canny crossover than fledgling off-roader, BMW's entry-level X1 teams the option of a sporty rear-drive chassis with 1 Series-influenced SUV style. A winning formula? David Vivian finds out.

LITTLE BOOTS

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