| BMW X5 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Model code | E53 |
| Production | September 1999 – September 2006 (467,995 Produced) |
| Model years | 2000-2006 |
| Assembly | United States: Greer, South Carolina (Plant Spartanburg) Mexico: Toluca (BMW Mexico) |
| Designer | Peter Gabath (1995) Chris Bangle (1996, LCI: 2002) Wolfgang Reitzle (1996) Frank Stephenson (1996) Henrik Fisker |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size luxury SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Related | BMW 5 Series (E39) Range Rover (L322) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (ZF S5D 280Z) 6-speed manual (ZF S6-37) 5-speed automatic (GM 5L50-E) 5-speed automatic (ZF 5HP24) 6-speed automatic (ZF 6HP26Z) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in (2,819 mm) |
| Length | 183.7 in (4,666 mm) |
| Width | 73.7 in (1,872 mm) |
| Height | 67.2–69.3 in (1,707–1,760 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | BMW X5 (E70) |
The BMW E53 is the first generation BMW X5 mid-size luxury crossover SUV. The vehicle was the first SUV ever produced by BMW. It was produced between 1999 and 2006[1] and was replaced by the E70 X5.
The E53 X5 was developed just after the acquisition of Land Rover by BMW. As such, the vehicle shares many components and designs with both the Range Rover L322 model (specifically the hill descent system and off-road engine management system) and the BMW E39 5 Series (specifically engines and electronic systems). The entire in-car entertainment system (radio function, navigation system, television and telecommunications systems) are shared with other BMWs and L322. As a result, the earlier X5 models can be upgraded with newer BMW technologies (e.g. Bluetooth phone connectivity).[2]
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- ^ "Bimmernav". Bimmernav. Archived from the original on 25 September 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2010.