As a result, the E53 became both the first X5 generation and BMW's first SUV (in case you're curious, E53 is the factory code for the first BMW X5 generation). BMW's goal at the time was to create ...

my eyes), the E53 X5 is a fabulous car. Before I see myself out, one final flourish: soon after the car’s launch, BMW unveiled a Super Heavyweight SAV in the shape of the X5 LM. Under the ...

BMW first debuted the E53 X5 back in 1999 as their first ever SAV, or Sports Activity Vehicle. Since the German automaker still owned Land Rover at the time, the X5 even got to use certain Range ...