BMW X5 News
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BMW's fourth-generation X5 will soon come in for its mid-cycle update.
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Learn how the original BMW X5 was designed
Frank Stephenson was so pressed for time when designing the original BMW X5, his first sketches were done during a flight.
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BMW hydrogen-electric powertrain to enter production in 2022, deliver 368 horsepower
BMW will put a hydrogen-electric X5 into limited production in 2022.
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First drive review: 2020 BMW X5 M and X6 M are beasts in search of a track
The 2020 BMW X5 M and X6 M compromise on-road comfort for on-track performance, but boy do they perform!
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BMW shows off M Performance Parts for its big SUVs
BMW's M division has created some of the most iconic performance cars of all time, but for some enthusiasts, hauling the family is just as important as hauling the mail. That's why BMW offers M Performance parts for even its most docile SUVs. Last week, BMW announced a line of M Performance parts...
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2020 BMW X5 M, X6 M arrive with more than 600 horsepower for more than $106,000
The high-powered X5 M and X6 M crossovers make 600 horsepower or more and sprint to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds.
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A fuel cell-electric BMW X5 is confirmed for limited production in 2022.
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Armored BMW X5 will survive blast from 33 pounds of TNT
BMW's newest armored car is safety rated to VR6 levels.
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BMW X5 and X7 spawn sporty M50i models delivering 523 horsepower of grunt
BMW has unveiled new X5 and X7 M50i performance SUVs packing 523-horsepower twin-turbocharged V-8s.
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BMW shows off M performance parts for 2019 X5
BMW will give every 2019 X5 buyer the chance to inject a little bit of the brand's M division goodness. The automaker on Thursday revealed its line of M Performance parts for the redesigned SUV, which includes styling elements and other minor performance additions. BMW is keen to underscore the...
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Vietnam's Vinfast launches at Paris auto show with pair of rebodied BMWs
Vietnam is getting into the vehicle manufacturing business with its own brand. Called Vinfast, the first two products from the newly established car company include a mid-size sedan and SUV, and they were presented to the public for the first time on Tuesday at the 2018 Paris auto show. But rather...
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2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance plug-in hybrid promises more electric range
BMW was one of the first in the luxury segment with a plug-in hybrid when it launched the X5 xDrive40e for 2016 based on the third-generation X5. However, the vehicle's lowly 14 miles of electric range left many wondering whether a standard hybrid would have sufficed, since the vehicle would end up...
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When it goes on sale in November, the 2019 BMW X5 will cost $61,695 to start for a turbo-6-powered, all-wheel-drive, Louis Vuitton transportation device, the automaker announced Tuesday. Stepping up to the V-8-powered X5 xDrive50i will add a breathtaking $15,050 to the bottom line this year, starting at more than $76,000 before options. Yeah. I know, I know, but jussaminit—have you heard about that new V-8? MORE: Don't miss our 2019 BMW X5 preview Back to the turbo-6: The 2019 version represents a $1,200 increase over the outgoing base model, but the new version has a few key...
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2019 BMW X5 preview
Crossover SUVs are all the rage right now, and one of the key nameplates that helped ignite the segment, the BMW X5, has spawned a new generation. It represents the fourth iteration of the popular luxury mid-size SUV, and it's the biggest yet. The length is 194.3 inches (up 1.1 inches), the width...
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BMW teases new X5 ahead of 2018 debut
BMW has a redesigned X5 arriving this year, and the automaker has given us the first official look at the new mid-size SUV. The look comes in the form of a teaser video highlighting the rigorous testing that's gone into developing the new X5, the nameplate's fourth iteration. What's immediately...
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2019 BMW X5 spy shots and video
BMWs typically have a shelf life of seven to eight years but that won’t be the case for the current X5 whose successor is nearing the end of its development. Though still carrying a lot of camouflage, the prototype reveals a new, more dynamic look dominated by the pronounced shark nose hood...
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2020 BMW X5 M spy shots and video
A new generation of the BMW X5 is just around the corner, and once again there will be a high-performance model developed by the M division. A prototype for the high-performance model, the X5 M, has been spotted once again. It features the large intakes typical of an M car, as well as lowered...
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2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e first drive review
The 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e—that’s the new plug-in hybrid version of the X5 sport-utility vehicle—is going to draw you in with its numbers: 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds; 14 miles in all-electric mode; 24 mpg combined. The numbers add up to an alluring (and image-greening) idea: that you...
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Buyers shopping for a 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 might get sticker shock upon learning exactly how much upgrading to the S550e plug-in hybrid variant will cost... because it won't cost a dime. Opening bids for either the gasoline or gasoline-electric hybrid version of the uber-lux sedan will begin at $95,325, including destination. It's a surprising move from the German giant, which recently announced that prices for its M-Class-replacing GLE jump by as much as $3,000. To find a Mercedes-Benz where the green credentials didn't come with a premium, you have to go back to the S400 Hybrid, which...
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BMW Celebrates Three Millionth Vehicle In Spartanburg, Status As Largest U.S. Auto Exporter
While enthusiasts the world over still complain about forbidden fruit, in reality, today's automotive industry is more global than ever. Fiat and Chrysler have merged, Pirelli is now—in a Twilight Zone-worthy twist—property of the Chinese government, Jaguar Land Rover is a subsidiary of...
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Production BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid Headed For 2015 Shanghai Auto Show
After a series of concept versions, BMW has finally revealed its plug-in hybrid X5 in production trim. The vehicle makes its debut next month at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show and should be on sale here in the U.S. in the fall, making it a 2016 model. MUST SEE: Watch Kids React To The Tesla Model S...
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2015 BMW X5 M And X6 M Revealed: Video, Live Photos
BMW’s new X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs based on the latest-generation X5 and X6 are finally here, revealed in full at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The formula is a familiar one, with the original X5 M and X6 M having brought us plenty of joy during their time on the market. Now their...
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BMW Teases New X5 M And X6 M Performance SUVs: Video
BMW’s new X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs based on the latest X5 and X6 models are due soon, with many tipping we’ll see them unveiled at next month’s 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show where two BMW world premieres are planned. Right on cue, a teaser video for the new performance SUVs has...
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BMW Celebrates 15th Anniversary Of The X5, Its First X Model
It’s hard to believe that the BMW X5 first arrived on the scene only 15 years ago but since then the vehicle, now in its third generation, has gone on to win numerous accolades, spawned high-performance M variants and new coupe-like models, and is still one of BMW's most popular vehicles...
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