US-spec BMW X5 gets a 5-star crash safety rating

The latest-generation BMW X5 has gone through yet another round of crash tests and as expected, the SUV has come out with good ratings overall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in fact, has rewarded a five star rating for the 2015 X5.  

The sporty SUV scored the top ratings in Frontal Crash Test, with the rating applied for both driver and passenger testing. Impressively, the new X5 scored the maximum five star rating across all safety parameters except for the rollover protection test where it was rewarded a four star rating.

The 2015 X5 range in the US starts off at $53,725 (Rs 34.21 lakh) for the entry-level sDrive35i. The X5 xDrive35i, on the other hand, costs $56,025 (Rs 35.67 lakh). Meanwhile, the range-topping xDrive50i costs $69,125 (Rs 38.86 lakh).