This week we’re driving the 2017 BMW X5 “xDrive40e” the “e” standing for hybrid technology. The X models are built to conquer any highway while retaining the noted sports car expertise one expects ...

There’s definitely a place in this world for sporty SUVs, but sometimes they can be a bit excessive. You know the ones: plenty of power and performance, but not a whole lot of practicality to match.

High performance SUVs are a niche in the family hauler segment, but those that also offer plug-in hybrid efficiency find themselves in an even more vanishingly small subset vehicles. The 2017 BMW X5 ...