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The BMW X5 made its debut as the E53 model and BMW's first SUV. It featured all-wheel drive and was available with either a manual or automatic gearbox. The X5 M performance variant was released as a 2010 model. BMW marketed the X5 officially as a "Sports Activity Vehicle" (SAV), rather than an SUV, to indicate its on-road handling capability despite its large dimensions. The X5 was the first to utilize a monocoque chassis. The M-Class used body-on-frame construction until its second generation.

The first generation X5 E53 was manufactured for model years 2000-2006. It was developed shortly after BMW Group's acquisition of British off-road vehicle manufacturer Land Rover. The first generation X5 shares many components with the Range Rover (L322) model. Production of the 2004 model year face lift began in 2003.

The second generation X5 E70 was manufactured for model years 2007-2014. The E70 X5 featured key improvements, including BMW's iDrive system as standard across models, and an optional third row of seats for increased seven-passenger capacity. The M Performance variant went on sale in September 2009 (2010 model year).

The third generation X5 F15/F85 was manufactured for model years 2015-2019. The F15 X5 (or F85 for the X5 M) officially debuted in November 2013. BMW added a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle model (the xDrive40e), which was powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The xDrive40e's electric motor achieves a peak power output of 83 kW, and a continuous output of 55 kW with the 9kWh 351V Li-ion battery pack.

The fourth generation X5 G05/G18 was manufactured for model years 2019-present, The G05 X5 is based on the BMW Group's new Cluster Architecture (CLAR) chassis. All 2019 models were equipped with xDrive all-wheel drive, with an sDrive (rear-wheel drive) variant added to the US market for 2020. Another 2020 addition was the xDrive45e PHEV. long wheelbase (LWB) G18 developed for the Chinese market.

BMW X5 Model Variants

• BMW X5 (SUV based on 5 Series platform)
  • First generation (E53; 2000-2006)
  • Second generation (E70; 2007-2014)
  • Third generation (F15/F85; 2015-2019)
  • Fourth generation (G05/G18; 2019-present)

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