The Original BMW X5 Was Supposed To Come Out In 1998
Chris Chapman, who worked on the BMW X5 E53's exterior design, reveals the first generation of the luxury SUV was delayed by a full year.
Chris Chapman, who worked on the BMW X5 E53's exterior design, reveals the first generation of the luxury SUV was delayed by a full year.
Discover the history of the BMW X5 4.6is, a high-performance SUV that set the stage for the X5 M. Featuring a powerful M62 V8 engine and bold Imola Red paint, this rare E53 model is a reminder of BMW’s early ventures into sporty SUVs. Learn how it pushed boundaries before the arrival of the X5 M.
Introduced in March 2000, the BMW X5 Le Mans took the center stage at this year's Concorso d'Eleganza.
Police in the UK apprehended an 11-year-old boy behind the wheel of an alleged stolen caravan and BMW X5 on the highway.
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The one-off BMW X5 Le Mans is back in an extended video of the high-performance SUV with its huge 7.1-liter V12 making over 700 horsepower.
This SUV wasn't just a game-changer, it rewrote the rules. 25 years ago, BMW unleashed the X5. Was it a revolution or a mistake?
Considered to be a precursor of the BMW X5 M, this E53-gen model is the sporty 4.6is in a mint condition. See it in an extended gallery.
There are many great old BMWs that enthusiasts would love to own but are afraid of their poor reliability.
We’ll take a look at the different BMW X5 models and hopefully determine which used BMW X5 is right for you!
%%excerpt%% While the new G05 BMW X5 is a great looking SUV and possibly the best in the model line, the original E53 X5 is still awesome looking.
In 1999, BMW introduced its first ever SUV, the BMW X5, from a brand-new facility in America, which forever changed the brand.