Images: BMW E53.I X5 (2000-03)
Released in November 2000, the BMW E53 Mk.I (E53.I) X5 was a large, four-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in South Carolina, USA, the E53.I X5 range initially consisted of the 4.4i variant, with the 3.0i following in March 2001. The range was subsequently expanded with the introduction of the 4.6was (February 2002) and 3.0d (March 2003)… Read full BMW E53 X5 review
Images: BMW E53.II X5 (2003-06)
Released in October 2003, the BMW E53 Mk.II (E53.II) X5 introduced a new four-wheel drive system, engines, transmissions and features. The 4.4i featured a new engine with Valvetronic inlet valve control and double variable camshaft timing (VANOS), while the turbo-diesel engine in the 3.0d was more powerful. The BMW E53.II X5 could be identified by its enhanced bonnet creases, larger grille, new headlights with illuminated rings, new tail lights, revised lower skirts with flared air inlets and new alloy wheel designs.
