BMW X5 (E53) Specs & Photos - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 - autoevolution
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The first generation of the BMW X5 was introduced in 1999 and, following the success of SUV success, it prepared a major
When BMW owned the Land Rover brand, it worked together with the British brand about how to build a successful SUV. Both brands had experience in luxury products, but only Land Rover had a true off-road heritage. The hill descent control, the split-tailgate, and the torque distribution method were parts that made the X5 a great success.The X5 was based on the E39 5-Series platform and that kept the production costs lower. The design lines were taken from the 5-Series as well. At the facelift
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BMW X5 (E53) Specs & Photos - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 - autoevolution
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BMW X5 (E53) Specs & Photos - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 - autoevolution
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