E53 X5

Remember the BMW X5 Le Mans V12?

Remember the BMW X5 Le Mans V12?

As the first-generation X5 celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, there’s no better way to commemorate this milestone than by showcasing the most radical iteration of the E53 to the public. Introduced in March 2000,…

First BMW X5 (E53) Was Unveiled 25 Years Ago

First BMW X5 (E53) Was Unveiled 25 Years Ago

The year was 1999. The SUV craze was in full swing, with behemoths like the Land Rover Range Rover and Mercedes-Benz ML dominating the landscape. And then, BMW, the brand synonymous with sleek sedans and…

Photoshoot with the iconic BMW X5 4.6is

Photoshoot with the iconic BMW X5 4.6is

Twenty years after its inception, and the original BMW X5 is still such a handsome SUV. While it’s a bit bubblier and beefier than more modern X5s, with stubbier proportions, it still looks great. In…

Editorial: Range Rover – the Speed Bump On the Road to Strategy One

The BMW X5 helped change BMW's course

The BMW X5 helped change BMW’s course

BMW is a company that seems to be transitioning a bit. It’s creating models that no one ever thought it would make, like front-wheel drive people carriers and electric hatchbacks. BMW is most definitely taking…