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1999 — present · 5 generations · suv

The BMW X5 is a mid-size luxury SUV that entered production in 1999 and spans five generations.

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181–523 (135–390 kW)
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Generations

5

About the model

The first-generation BMW X5 E53 arrived in 1999 as the manufacturer's initial venture into the SUV segment. It combined a unibody construction with fully independent suspension, full-time all-wheel drive, and a selection of six-cylinder and V8 powertrains.

The second-generation E70 grew in dimensions and introduced the brand's xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system alongside optional third-row seating. In 2013, the third-generation F15 refined the architecture with updated exterior styling, improved aerodynamics, and modernized turbocharged engines paired with eight-speed automatic transmissions.

The fourth-generation G05 adopted a new modular platform, introducing dual-axle air suspension and an expanded suite of electronic driving aids. The fifth-generation G65 carries the SUV legacy forward with modern powertrain refinements and upgraded vehicle electronics.

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BMW adds 570-horsepower twin-turbo V8 to 7 Series lineup with M760 xDrive
BMW adds 570-horsepower twin-turbo V8 to 7 Series lineup with M760 xDrive
BMW has expanded its 7 Series lineup with the M760 xDrive, featuring a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 delivering approximately 570 horsepower. The all-wheel-drive M Performance sedan replaces the former 760i and is heading to Europe engineered to comply with Euro 7 regulations.
14.Oct.2026
BMW Concept 7 Protection Features Discreet BayB Armor And 603-HP Hybrid Powertrain
BMW Concept 7 Protection Features Discreet BayB Armor And 603-HP Hybrid Powertrain
BMW has developed the experimental Concept 7 Protection sedan based on the 603-hp M760e xDrive plug-in hybrid. The study integrates discreet BayB-certified armor capable of stopping 9mm and .44 Magnum handgun rounds while maintaining the appearance of a standard luxury vehicle.
12.Oct.2026
BMW Unveiled the Neue Klasse iX4 Coupe SUV Topped by a 612-HP M60 Variant
BMW Unveiled the Neue Klasse iX4 Coupe SUV Topped by a 612-HP M60 Variant
BMW has revealed the iX4 electric coupe SUV built on the 800-volt Neue Klasse platform, featuring up to 612 hp in its M60 performance guise. Order books open this month, with the first customer deliveries scheduled for March 2027.
09.Oct.2026
BMW unveiled the electric iX4 crossover coupe with an 828 km range
BMW unveiled the electric iX4 crossover coupe with an 828 km range
BMW has officially unveiled the all-electric iX4 crossover coupe on the Neue Klasse platform to replace the combustion X4. In its top-tier trim, the model delivers 469 hp and offers an electric range of up to 828 km on the WLTP cycle.
08.Oct.2026
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