Bavarian Creme

Bavarian CremeFor years, BMW denied it would ever build a sport utility vehicle, but the company grew weary of watching its customers migrate to Daimler, Lexus, Range Rover, Jeep and even Lincoln. After three years and reportedly $1 billion in development, the BMW X5, with its focus on drivability and handling, is arguably the only vehicle a company with BMW's hard-earned reputation for roadholding could have produced. The North American Car of the Year jury classifies most SUVs as trucks; the p...