BMW X5

BMW X5
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	1999–present
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, four wheel drive

The BMW X5 is a midsize luxury SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) produced by BMW. The first generation of the X5, with the chassis code E53, made its debut in 1999. It was BMW's first SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle), also known as "Four-by-Four" (4x4) in the UK, which featured 4WD all-wheel drive and was available with either manual or automatic transmission. In 2006 the second generation X5 was launched, known internally as the E70, featuring the torque-split capable xDrive all-wheel drive system mated to an automatic transmission, and in 2009 the X5 M performance variant was released as a 2010 model.

BMW branded the X5 as a Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) rather than an SUV, to emphasize its on-road ability despite its size. Like the Lexus RX 300, the X5 heralded the shift from light truck-based body-on-frame SUVs to crossovers underpinned by unibody car platforms that would come to fruition in the late 2000s. Among German luxury automakers, while the Mercedes-Benz M-Class had beaten the X5 to the market by a year, the X5 was the first to use a unibody chassis whereas the M-Class used a light truck platform until its second generation. While the Lexus RX is based on the Toyota Camry mass market sedan, the X5 shares its underpinnings with the BMW 5 Series performance luxury sedan.^[1][2]

X5s are manufactured in Greer, South Carolina at the Spartanburg BMW plant and modified for armoured, security versions in Mexico at the BMW de México Toluca plant.^[3] Since July 2009, some assembly operations are also performed in Kaliningrad, Russia by Avtotor. Since February 2015, BMW India started local production of X5 in its Chennai plant.

Starting with the X5, BMW's Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) series has since expanded to be derivatives of other BMW number-series models, first in 2003 with the BMW X3 compact luxury crossover, and then in 2008 with the BMW X6 midsize coupe luxury crossover which shares its platform with the X5.

Australian launch of 2014 X5 was revealed by magician Adam Mada at Col-Crawford motors in Sydney ^[4]

E53 First generation (1999–2006)

BMW X5 (E53)
Overview
Production	September 1999 – October 2006
Model years	2000–2006
Assembly	Greer, South Carolina, United States (BMW US Mfg. Co.)[3]
Body and chassis
Related	BMW 5 Series (E39) BMW X-Coupe
Powertrain
Engine	3.0 L 225 hp I6 4.4 L 282 hp (2000–2003) 315 hp (2004–2006) V8 4.6 L 347 hp V8 4.8 L 355 hp V8 3.0 L 193/218 hp I6 Diesel
Transmission	5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	111.0 in (2,819 mm)
Length	183.7 in (4,666 mm)
Width	73.7 in (1,872 mm)
Height	2000–2003 V8: 67.2 in (1,707 mm) 2001–2003 I6: 67.5 in (1,714 mm) 2004–2006 V8 4.8I: 67.9 in (1,725 mm) 2004–2006 I6: 69.3 in (1,760 mm)

The BMW E53 X5 crossover vehicle was manufactured between 1999 and 2006. Production ceased in October 2006^[5] and was replaced by the BMW X5 (E70).

The E53 was developed at a time when BMW owned Land Rover and benefitted from Land Rover technology.^[6] It shared components with the Land Rover Range Rover HSE model; specifically the Hill Descent System and Off Road Engine Management system and also the BMW E39 5-series; specifically the engine and electronic system. The entire in car entertainment system (Radio Function, Navigation System, Television and Telecommunications systems, and a very flexible automotive computer system) are identical. As a result the earlier X5 models can be upgraded with newer BMW technologies (e.g. Bluetooth phone connectivity).^[7]

A range of petrol (gasoline) inline-6s, V8s and diesel engines are offered.

A facelifted version was released for the 2004 model year.

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  2000–2003 BMW X5 3.0i (US)

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  2000-2003 BMW X5 4.4i (Australia)

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  2003-2006 BMW X5 3.0d (Australia)

E70 Second generation (2006–2013)

BMW X5 (E70)
Overview
Production	November 2006 – July 2013
Model years	2007–2013
Assembly	Greer, South Carolina, United States (BMW US Mfg. Co.) Kaliningrad, Russia (Avtotor)[8]
Body and chassis
Related	BMW X6
Powertrain
Engine	3.0 L 272 hp I6 3.0 L 300 hp I6 Single Turbo 3.0 L 265 hp Diesel I6 bi-turbo 4.8 L 355 hp V8 4.4 L 400 hp V8 Twin Turbo 4.4 L 555 hp V8 Twin Turbo for X5 M
Transmission	6-speed automatic 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,933 mm (115.5 in)
Length	4,860 mm (191.3 in)
Width	1,933 mm (76.1 in)
Height	2006–2008: 1,766 mm (69.5 in) 2009–present: 1,776 mm (69.9 in)

The BMW E70 is the second generation X5 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). It replaced the BMW X5 (E53) in November 2006. The second generation X5 features many new technological advancements including BMW's iDrive system as standard equipment and, for the first time in a BMW, an optional third row seat raising passenger capacity to seven.

The branding for the X5 from late 2008 onwards follows the new BMW nomenclature scheme, for example the X5 3.0si is now called the X5 xDrive30i, and the X5 4.8i is called the X5 xDrive48i.

In 2009, the xDrive35d diesel engine variant of the X5 was made available for sale in Canada and the United States, along with the BMW 335d sedan.^[9]

The BMW X5 M high performance variant was introduced to the press at the New York Auto Show in April 2009, and started appearing in BMW dealerships in September 2009 as a 2010 model. Sharing the same powertrain as the BMW X6 M, the X5 M features the first M Power V-8 Turbo, 555 hp (414 kW) and 500 lb·ft (680 N·m) of torque, and comes with M Dynamic Performance Control for impressive handling.

The X5 received a mid-generational refresh for the 2011 model year featuring new front bumper and air intakes as well as a variety of minor cosmetic changes. For the gasoline-powered X5 models, the naturally aspirated engines in the xDrive30i and xDrive48i (N52 straight-6 and N62 V8) were replaced by turbocharged engines (N55 single-turbo straight-6, N63 twin-turbo V8) and which will also be mated to 8-speed automatic transmissions,^[10] being rebadged as the xDrive35i and xDrive50i, respectively. The xDrive35d received the same exterior changes as the rest of the lineup but otherwise no other updates.^[11]

For the 2011 model year, the BMW X5 (E70) was BMW's 3rd best-selling model after the first place BMW 3 Series (E90) and BMW 5 Series (F10), respectively.^[12]

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  Facelift BMW X5 xDrive35i

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  2011 BMW X5 (E70) 35d (United States)

F15 Third generation (2013–present)

BMW X5 (F15)
2014 BMW X5 sDrive25d wagon (Australia)
Overview
Production	August 2013–present
Model years	2014–present
Assembly	Greer, South Carolina, United States (BMW US Mfg. Co.) Chennai, India(BMW India) Kaliningrad, Russia (Avtotor), Rayong, Thailand Cairo, Egypt
Body and chassis
Related	BMW X6
Powertrain
Engine	3.0L 305 hp I6 turbo 4.4L 445 hp V8 twin-turbo 4.4L 575 hp V8 twin-turbo (X5 M) 2.0L 231 hp Diesel I4 turbo 3.0L 258 hp Diesel I6 twin-turbo 3.0L 313 hp Diesel I6 twin-turbo 3.0L 381 hp Diesel I6 tri-turbo M Performance
Transmission	6-speed automatic 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,933 mm (115.5 in)
Length	4,886 mm (192.4 in)
Width	1,938 mm (76.3 in)
Height	1,762 mm (69.4 in)

The BMW F15 is the third generation X5 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), unveiled on 30 May 2013 and launched in November 2013.

The new model is using same chasis with same wheelbase of previous generation and it is launched with an initial choice of three engines: a 450 hp V8 petrol engine (xDrive50i) and two six-cylinder in-line diesel units, producing 258 hp with two turbos (xDrive30d) and 381 hp with three turbos (M50d M Performance), respectively. In December 2013, further engine options will become available: xDrive40d, xDrive35i and, for the first time on the X5 model, two four-cylinder engines xDrive25d and sDrive25d (with two-wheel transmission).

As with the previous model, it will be assembled at BMW's Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, United States.

BMW X5 xDrive30d (Australia)

X5 M Models

The BMW X5 M is a high-performance derivative of the X5. The following generations of the X5 M have been produced:

• E70 X5 M (2010–13)
• E85 X5 M (2015–

Production and sales

References

External links

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