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Might you be in the market for a midsize luxury SUV? Well, if so, we here at BMW of Birmingham would be downright delighted to introduce you to ours, the 2017 X5.

Wondering why we would?

Then, tag along with AutoGuide.com Road Test Editor Dan Ilika in the clip below; he's here to provide insight to some of the X5's choicest qualities:

In base form, the X5 receives a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine as standard.

Teaming with an eight-speed automatic transmission, this turbo-six produces a potent 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. Rear-wheel drive…

Though it may still be one of the newest rides on the roster, it seems to us at BMW of Birmingham that the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e is wasting very little time in making a name for itself.

And among the first to recognize the appeal of this auto is Cars.com critic, Kelsey Mays. His assessment of the X5 xDrive40e is available in the video below:

No doubt this green machine's moneymaker, the drivetrain of the X5 xDrive40e is an absolute delight. Pairing a turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor and battery pack, the X5…