2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42
The BMW X5 is a full-fledged SUV with a long history. The history of this car dates back to 1999, and it is still being produced, which is a reason for the pride of engineers and designers from BMW. Bodies, their numbering and features - read about all this in this article.
First Generation
In 1999, the first crossover in the history of BMW was presented at the Detroit Auto Show. A new series and a new experience, because before the Bavarians were not engaged in the production of all-wheel drive crossovers. The car received the index X5. The letters indicate the presence of permanent all-wheel drive. The number 5 indicates that the crossover platform belongs to the fifth BMW series. The bodies, of course, were changed to match the off-road class, but the platform and wheelbase remained unchanged.
The E53 body was a breakthrough for the company. It was released in the USA. This model was brought to Europe only in 2000. In 2003, this crossover was updated through a facelift. This event was timed to coincide with the presentation of the junior crossover in the series - X3. The changes affected the front of the car. Under the hood of the car, there are 3 petrol and one diesel unit to choose from. At the end of 2006, the first generation is removed from the BMW assembly line. Bodies for such a long production period were outdated and needed to be changed.
Second Generation
The new version of the crossover has undergone external and technical changes, but has not changed dramatically. The car was produced for 6 years - until 2013. In 2010, the Bavarians carried out a restyling. The front and rear optics, bumpers and fenders were changed.
There have also been changes under the hood. The crossover received new gasoline units and a redesigned diesel engine. The changes also affected the transmission - the gearbox was changed to an 8-speed instead of a 6-speed one. The second generation ended in 2013.
Third generation
The first rumors about the new body of the F15 appeared during the production of the second generation in 2012. As for the new BMW X5 body, the changes again came out not quite revolutionary. Again bumpers, optics and small elements. Although the platform has been changed, the entire engine range is turbocharged. It includes 4 petrol and 2 diesel units. All modifications are equipped exclusively with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The first BMW crossover, whose bodies have changed little over three generations, remains the most popular in the X series today, even despite the appearance of two younger models - X1 andX2.
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