The BMW X5 made its debut in the U.S. in 1999, introducing automaker's first luxury SUV. Marketed as a "Sports Activity Vehicle" (SAV), the X5 blended the brand’s sporty driving dynamics with the ...
It was the first luxury SUV to prioritize on-road performance. Sold for the 2000 to 2006 model years, the E53 immediately set new standards for how SUVs should drive and handle. It wasn’t the best off ...