[car_fan]

I agree! Once a thorough look and drive has been experienced, the value - although not cheap - is readily apparent. There is no clear cut competitor. Some may comment on its resemblance to the X6, the X6 is only available as a 4 seater annnnd if you are over 6'3 sitting in the rear is not an option - at least not comfortably. Outside the walls of BMW there are only 2 other 4 door - luxury hatches (state side) the Aston Martin Rapide and the Porsche Panamera. Although they are not "True" competitors, in as far as the GT vs. Aston and Porsche, they all share the luxury 5 door concept, albeit the latter 2 are more sport oriented.