BMW X5

The X5 represents BMW's first foray into the popular sport-utility-vehicle marketplace. Billed as a "Sports Activity Vehicle" by its maker, the X5 is designed to handle like a true BMW. The X5 was unveiled in Detroit at the 1999 North American International Auto Show and by the end of its second model year was BMW's second-best-selling model. For 2007 the X5 was redesigned with a revised chassis, more powerful and fuel efficient engines and a more responsive 6-speed automatic transmission. Longer, wider and taller than its predecessor, the X5 offers available 7-passenger seating.