BMW X5

If you like your luxury SUVs to feel more like a normal car to drive, then the BMW X5 is a good choice to hire. It handles well on tarmac and offers a choice of powerful engines. The latest X5 models have enhanced interior space, quality and practicality. The big German off-roader offers a smooth ride over bumpy surfaces too. And with a sophisticated four-wheel drive system, those bumpy surfaces are tackled without drama or breaking stride. This is a very competent all-round vehicle. The X5 range is topped by the super-SUV X5 M, which has a 4.4-litre turbo V8 engine and the pace to embarrass a Porsche.