BMW describes 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 and Mercedes M-Class, the X5 heralded the shift from truck-based body-on-frame SUVs to sedan-based crossovers that would come to fruition in the late 2000s.
Until 2009, all X5s were manufactured in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Since July 2009, they are also assembled in Kaliningrad, Russia by Avtotor.
In 2003, BMW launched the smaller X3, which uses the "X" prefix for the 4 wheel drive system or BMW "X" drive system and the BMW SAVs which were derivatives of the BMW number-series models.
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* 1 E53
* 2 E70
* 3 Sales
* 4 See also
* 5 References
* 6 External links
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First generation 2004-2006 BMW X5 I6
Model year(s) 1999–2006
Assembly Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Engine(s) 3.0 L 225 hp I6
4.4 L 286 HP (2000–2003) 315 HP (2004–2006) hp V8
4.6 L 347 hp V8
4.8 L 355 hp (264.7 kw) @ 6200 rpm V8
3.0 L 193/218 hp I6 Diesel
Transmission(s) 5-speed automatic
5-speed manual
6-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Wheelbase 111.0 in (2819 mm)
Length 183.7 in (4666 mm)
Width 73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height 2000–2003 V8: 67.2 in (1707 mm)
2001–2003 I6: 67.5 in (1715 mm)
2004–2006 V8 4.8I: 67.9 in (1725 mm)
2004–2006 I6: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Related BMW 5 Series
BMW M5
BMW X-Coupe
Main article: BMW X5 (E53)
The BMW E53 X5 crossover vehicle was made between 1999 and 2006. Production ceased September, 2006[1] and has been replaced by the BMW E70. The E53 was developed at a time when BMW still owned Land Rover and as such shares many components and designs with both 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 very flexile automotive computer system ) are identical. As a result the X5 model earlier models can be easily upgraded with the newest BMW technologies.[2]
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