From 2013
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	August 1, 2013–
Model years	2014
Assembly	Munich, Germany Greer, South Carolina, United States (BMW America) Kaliningrad, Russia (Avtotor)
Designer	Mark Johnson (2010)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Powertrain
Engine	3.0L 305 hp I6 T 4.4L 450 hp V8 TT 2.0L 218 hp Diesel TT I4 3.0L 258 hp Diesel I6 3.0L 313 hp Diesel TT I6 3.0L 381 hp Diesel TT I6
Transmission	8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,933 mm (115.5 in)
Length	4,886 mm (192.4 in)
Width	1,938 mm (76.3 in)
Height	1,762 mm (69.4 in)

The BMW F15 is the third generation of the BMW X5 range of mid-size crossover SUVs.

Initial release

The vehicle was unveiled in 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show.

Early X5 models include xDrive50i, xDrive30d, M50d. BMW xDrive40d, xDrive35i, xDrive25d, sDrive25d were to be added in December 2013.

US models of X5 arrived in US showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2013. Early models include sDrive35i, xDrive35i, xDrive50i, followed by xDrive35d in early 2014.

BMW Concept X5 eDrive (2013)

It is a plug-in hybrid concept vehicle version of X5 with kidney grille slats, air intake bars and the inlay in the rear bumper in the BMW i Blue colour; Silverflake metallic body colour, xDrive all-wheel-drive system, specially designed roof rails, a connector for the charging cable that lights up during charging, 21-inch light-alloy wheels in an exclusive aerodynamically optimised design, a four-cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo combustion engine and a 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) electric motor developed by the BMW Group, charging cable stored in the load area below the flat storage compartment, BMW ConnectedDrive with Remote app. The electric motor can be driven at top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). The battery mode has range of 30 km (19 mi)

BMW Concept X5 Security Plus (2013)

It is an armoured version of BMW X5 xDrive50i with protection level VR6, with armoured passenger cell constructed from high-performance steel mouldings and panels, sealed joints, security glass, Intelligent Emergency Call system, optional BMW ConnectedDrive. Other options included LED strobe lights in the radiator grille, roof beacons with a siren system, an auxiliary battery.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show.

BMW X5 M50d, BMW Individual range, Original BMW Accessories (2013-)

BMW X5 M50d includes Adaptive M suspension (Dynamic Damper Control and air suspension at the rear axle, Electric Power Steering), 19-inch M light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design, mixed tyres. The optional Dynamic adaptive suspension package includes Dynamic Performance Control and Dynamic Drive active roll stabilisation.

BMW Individual range includes additional customization options, such as up to seven layers of paint (including Ruby Black metallic, Pyrite Brown metallic) and the addition of special colour pigments creating iridescent effects, 20-inch BMW Individual light-alloy wheels in V-spoke design with mixed tyres, fine-grain full Merino leather trim in Amaro Brown and Criollo Brown from BMW Individual, BMW Individual interior trim strips in Piano Finish Black or Sen Light Brown.

Original BMW Accessories range for BMW X5 include floor mats (with rubber surface integrated in the foot area), luggage compartment mats, transport bags (includes a Storage Bag Fond), seat organiser, ski and snowboard bag (max 4 pairs of skis or 3 snowboards, integrated rollers, handles and a shoulder strap); transport bag for ski boots, helmets and gloves.

BMW X5 emergency vehicles (2014-)

Available for sDrive25d and xDrive30d, X5 paramedic vehicle includes automatic tailgate.

The vehicle was unveiled in 14th RETTmobil trade fair in Fulda (xDrive30d).

Design

The new generation BMW X5 is 5 mm (0.2 in) wider, 26 mm (1.0 in) longer and 14 mm (0.6 in) lower than E70, but wheelbase remains at 2,933 mm (115.5 in). At the front F15 takes design from F30 3 Series while at the back it's similar to other current X series models. The interior now features 10.25 inch display. The exterior, designed by BMW designer Mark Johnson, was approved in November 2010 and production finalized in 2011.

Technology

BMW claims the new X5 is made of ultra-high-tensile steel in the body structure, thermoplastics in the side panels, aluminium in the bonnet and magnesium in the instrument panel support to make the new BMW X5 lighter. Depending on the model, the new X5 is as much as 90 kg lighter than a comparably equipped corresponding model from the previous X5 generation.

Equipment

In December 2013, model-specific BMW Individual options will be added to the optional extras already available for all engine variants of the new BMW X5. Options include BMW Individual fine-grain Merino leather trim in Criollo Brown and Amaro Brown (stitching and piping in a contrasting colour and decorative perforations on the seat surfaces), BMW Individual interior trim strips in Piano Finish Black and Sen Light Brown fine wood, 20-inch BMW Individual light-alloy wheels in V-spoke design with mixed tyres, additional body colours (Mineral Silver, Glacier Silver and Imperial Blue diamond effect metallic paint variants; BMW Individual finishes Ruby Black metallic and Pyrite Brown metallic).

Traffic Jam Assistant option for Driving Assistant Plus, improved BMW Parking Assistant (accelerator, brake pedal, gear shift controls) became available for BMW X5 from December 2013.

Production

BMW X5 and the corresponding Security models were built in BMW Spartanburg plant in the USA. X5 Security's special security features themselves are installed in the Toluca plant in Mexico.