BMW X5

BMW X5 Manufacturer BMW Production 1999 – present Class Mid-size crossover SUV Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States Body style(s) 5-door SUV Layout Front engine, four wheel drive The BMW X5 is a luxury crossover SUV introduced in 1999. It was BMW's first SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) also known as "Four-by-Four" (4x4) in the UK. It features all-wheel drive and is available with either manual or automatic transmission (the manual transmission option was dropped from the 2006 model year onwards). A range of gasoline inline-6s, V8s and diesel engines are offered. 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. Contents 1 E53 2 E70 3 Sales 4 See also 5 References 6 External links // E53 First generation 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 Production ceased September, 20061 and has been replaced by the BMW E70.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.2However, despite selling well, these vehicles have acquired a reputation for chronic unreliability, especially with their electronics which are complex and prone to expensive failure. Customer satisfaction surveys in Europe place them well down the list. 2000–2003 BMW X5 3.0si E70 Second generation Model year(s) 2006 – Present Assembly Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States Kaliningrad, Russia3 Engine(s) 3.0 L 306 hp I6 3.0 L 265 hp Diesel TT I6 4.8 L 355 hp V8 4.4 L 407 hp V8 Twin Turbo 4.4 L 555 hp V8 Twin Turbo Transmission(s) 6-speed automatic; 8-speed automatic 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–: 1,776 mm (69.9 in) Related BMW X6 Main article: BMW X5 (E70) The BMW E70 is the second generation X5 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). It replaced the BMW E53 in November 2006. The BMW E70 series replaced the BMW E53 as the X5's underpinnings. The E70-based X5 SAV 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. 2007–2008 BMW X5 (E70) 3.0d (Australia) This generation incorporates safety innovations for the crossover segment, such as a unique rear framing section to protect 3rd row occupants from injury due to an impact. The Branding for the X5 from late 2008 onwards follows the new BMW branding scheme, for example the X5 3.0d is now called the X5 xDrive35d, and the 4.8i is called the X5 xDrive48i. 2011 BMW X5 (E70) 35d (United States) The model was revised for 2010 featuring new front bumper and air intakes as well as a variety of minor cosmetic changes. Sales Calendar year US sales 1999 1,3124 2000 26,720 2001 40,6225 2002 42,7426 2003 40,7157 2004 35,2258 2005 37,598 2006 26,7989 2007 35,20210 2008 31,858 2009 27,071 2010 35,77611 See also BMW Manufacturing Co. Spartanburg - BMW X5 plant BMW Sports Activity Series References ^ "Online BMW Parts Catalog". Realoem.com. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do?vin=&kind=P&series=E53&body=SAV&model=X5+4.4i&zone=ECE&arch=0. Retrieved 2010-10-03.  ^ "Bimmernav". Bimmernav. http://www.bimmernav.com/. Retrieved 2010-10-03.  ^ "Группа компаний Автотор :: Автомобили BMW" (in Russian). Avtotor.ru. http://www.avtotor.ru/bmw/. Retrieved 2010-06-18.  ^ http://www.thefreelibrary.com/BMW+Delivers+Strongest+Sales+Success+Ever+in+2000.-a068677785 ^ "2003 BMW X5 Reviews by Cars.com Experts and Consumers". Cars.com. http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?makeid=5&modelid=3197&year=2003&section=reviews. Retrieved 2009-09-25.  ^ "2003 BMW X5 Overview". Autos.aol.com. http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-X5-2003/overview. Retrieved 2009-09-25.  ^ "BMW Group Shatters All Past Annual Sales Records in 2004". Theautochannel.com. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/01/04/313805.html. Retrieved 2009-09-25.  ^ "BMW Group Sets All-Time Annual Sales Record, Highest Sales Month Ever in 2005". Theautochannel.com. 2006-01-04. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/01/04/204975.html. Retrieved 2009-09-25.  ^ "BMW Group Reports 2006 - Strongest Year Ever". Theautochannel.com. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2007/01/03/032847.html. Retrieved 2009-09-25.  ^ "BMW Group U.S. Division Reports December Sales". Reuters. 2009-01-05. http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS171307+05-Jan-2009+PRN20090105. Retrieved 2009-09-25.  ^ http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bmw-group-us-reports-december-2010-sales-112885809.html External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to: BMW X5 Official website BMW X5 Review on Edmunds.com Technical Diagrams and BMW Parts Online on penskeparts.com v · d · e « previous — BMW road car timeline, 1980s–present Type Series 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Small family 3 Compact E36/5 E46/5 1 Series E81 / E82 / E87 / E88 Compact exec 3 Series E21 E30 E36 E46 E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 Executive 5 Series E12 E28 E34 E39 E60 / E61 F10 / F11 Luxury Coupé 6 Series E24 E63 / E64 F12 / F13 Luxury 7 Series E23 E32 E38 E65 / E66 / E67 / E68 F01 / F02 / F03 / F04 Roadster Z Series E30 (Z1) E36/7 & E36/8 (Z3) E85 / E86 (Z4) E89 (Z4) M M3 E30 M3 E36 M3 E46 M3 E90/92/93 M3 M5 E28 M5 E34 M5 E39 M5 E60/61 M5 M6 E24 M635CSi/"M6" E63/64 M6 M Roadster E36/7 (Z3) M E85 (Z4) M M Coupé E36/8 M Coupé E86 M Coupé Supercar/GT E26 (M1) E31 (8 series) E52 (Z8) Sports Activity X1 E84 X3 E83 F25 X5 E53 E70 X6 E71 / E72 Progressive Activity 5 GT F07