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Originally Posted by equ
It really is big, but I'm kind of liking the solid feel and unexpectedly good handling. A set of giant michelin latitudes must be a contributor. The 2010 (outgoing generation) must be the rare SUV that has pavement performance and true off-road skills (lockable diffs). It feels better than the x5's in my distant memory (but I haven't driven the new gen and it really has been a while). I could almost see myself having one, eye openingly large, it would be so easy to put bikes/skis. But I do find it very hard to notice all the little people (peds/small cars) running around. It would be stressful in these dense parts. I'd probably run over somebody without noticing.
The engine is the downer. It's such a heavy truck, it needs low-end torque, not thrashy rpm's. Perfect diesel candidate.
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I have the Latitudes on my X. They feel great, even in RFT form. Yes, you should try the new gen, maybe in a diesel. Definitely with sport package/anti-roll. It's a darn good vehicle. Back-up camera is a must. With it, and the truly great visibility through the large greenhouse and and big mirrors, you have no problems seeing everything.