A SHORT HISTORY OF THE BMW X SERIES.

When it was launched in 2009, the BMW X1 quickly became the leading compact SUV in the premium segment. Robust versatility sets the vehicle apart – sports tuning ensures dynamics and agility in all conditions. And with the intelligent BMW xDrive all-wheel drive, traction and driving dynamics reach an exciting level, as drive force is continuously distributed to the front wheels and rear axle. This ensures driving pleasure at all times. The appealing design features a powerful, athletic look. At the same time, the high-quality interior is accentuated with color-coordinated interior trim and stainless steel inserts.

The X1 combines classic BMW values such as dynamics, agility, and supremacy within a compact SUV.

First presented in 2016 as a concept car based on the X1, the vehicle’s expressive design and technological brilliance is inspirational. The almost square-cut wheelhouses, as well as the beads and side sills, together with the flat roofline, underscores it as an extraordinary extrovert. The kidney grille widening towards the bottom and the air inlets blend harmoniously into the front end and signal unique self-confidence.

Modern turbo engines, in combination with the Steptronic transmissions, ensure lively thrust in all conditions. The typical BMW driving dynamics ensure driving pleasure on any surface. The BMW logos on the C-pillar are reminiscent of legendary BMW models such as the 2000 CS and the 3.0 CSL.
Production period: 2018 – today

Virtually unrivaled, the BMW X3 was unveiled at the 60th International Motor Show (IAA) in Germany in 2003. The new intelligent BMW xDrive all-wheel drive is launched here, enabling continuous variable power distribution between the front and rear axles. Another new feature is the beefy and athletic design with the striking front end with bi-xenon lights brushing against the kidney grille. They feature the characteristic parking light rings, making BMW vehicles from this period clearly recognizable from a distance – even in the dark.

A facelift takes place in 2006 which refines the radiator grille, taillights, and front apron. Most of the engines are also reengineered, producing significantly more power with greater efficiency.

The third generation of the SUV was launched in 2017. Despite its slightly larger dimensions, the developers succeeded in significantly reducing the vehicle’s weight, which benefits agility. The headlights, radiator grille, and taillights emphasize the car’s width at the rear and front. With the wider kidney grille compared with its predecessor and the air inlet openings, the BMW X3 exudes athletic confidence. The muscular exterior hints at the power waiting to be deployed. The driver assistance systems are a pleasure to use in the modern, animated cockpit with gesture control. The model meets premium standards – for example, the vehicle can pass automatically. The sporty design of the chassis, transmission, and engine ensures that driving pleasure is always the key factor. Of course, the X3 is available with BMW xDrive, the intelligent all-wheel drive. And thanks to that, the car is always the right choice – for urban environments as well as all terrains.

At the end of 1999, BMW launches nothing less than a revolutionary innovation: The manufacturer’s first off-road vehicle. The Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) with standard all-wheel drive combines exclusivity with sportiness and comfort. A premium-class SUV with the agility typical of BMW, not least thanks to the superb chassis tuning and powerful engines with six or eight cylinders.

The 2003 facelift brings a significantly more striking appearance thanks to the revised kidney grille and clear technical improvements in the form of the new BMW xDrive. Considerably improved traction and faster response means clear advantages in handling and dynamics. From 2004, the BMW X5 4.8is is the most powerful eight-cylinder engine available – it is characterized by 4.8 liters of displacement and an output of 265 kW (360 hp). More than 500,000 units of the E53 model are produced.

The aerodynamic improvements to the third generation of the successful SUV immediately catch the eye. A sophisticated air inlet system in the front apron and a vent behind the front wheels reduce air turbulence in the front wheelhouses. This not only reduces drag but also brings sports car flair to the BMW X5. The harmonious proportions exude sophistication, supremacy, and agility.

The interior exudes elegance with ambient lighting and the use of lavishly crafted, high-quality materials such as double-stitched leather. A revised iDrive touch controller – makes controlling the extensive driver assistance systems a real pleasure. These include cruise control with traffic jam assistant as well as an LED spotlight that illuminates people and animals at night, making them stand out in the dark for the Night Vision system.

The largest SUV BMW has ever built has a light and agile appearance thanks to its minimalist design and styling. Sporty, athletic, and confident, it upholds the qualities typical of BMW and redefines them. Thanks to, among other things, double wishbones at the front and a five-link axle at the rear, as well as the xDrive all-wheel drive and the 8-speed automatic transmission, driving comfort and powerful driving dynamics are exceptional in this class.
Inside, the driver receives all relevant information and controls the various functions and premium driver assistance systems via two 12.3-inch screens, while two screens in the rear handle the on-board entertainment. If the passengers look up, their gaze falls on a standard panorama roof that features 15,000 colored light points when it’s dark.

The BMW X7 can be customized in a variety of ways. From Merino leather with contrasting stitching to exclusive metallic paint finishes – no wish is left unfulfilled.