X-Series

The BMW X5 and X6 occupy an important place in the BMW lineup. Both sit at the forefront of the BMW larger-than-sedan segment and defend their position within the space in different ways. The X5 is unquestionably civilian. The BMW X5 has been around for over 20 years in four distinct generations. Over that period,…

The BMW X1 made it’s debut in 2009 following the success of BMW X3 and X5 models. However, it was not available in the United States until model year 2013. X1 models are common in Europe for their small size. Despite its X1 badge it’s actually not the smallest BMW SAV – that title goes…

BMW X sports activity vehicles (SAV) are available in many sizes and engine options now. Models start with the X1, X2, and run all the way up to the largest model – the BMW X7. However, the BMW X3 and X5 are two of the original X models dating back to the early 2000’s. They’re…

The BMW X5 began its life in 1999, just a few years prior to the release of the X3. BMW refers to the X5 as a SAV, or sport activity vehicle. The X5 is still in production today, now in it’s 4th generation. In this article, we discuss the four generations of the X5 along…

The BMW X3 began production in 2003, four years after the introduction of the X5 which was BMW’s first-ever crossover or “sport-utility” vehicle. The X3 was designed to be slightly more compact than the X5, but offers a similar luxurious driving experience as the X5. These cars were designed to compete with the Audi Q’s,…

A little backstory on myself and my experience with BMW.  I worked for two BMW showrooms in California for a little over 6 years, 2012-2018.  During this time, there were always little rumors of a larger X model being in the works over in Germany.  The myth would tend to bubble up, sometimes even present…