It was the first luxury SUV to prioritize on-road performance. Sold for the 2000 to 2006 model years, the E53 immediately set new standards for how SUVs should drive and handle. It wasn’t the best off ...

Remember the times before the SUV craze reached its full strength? Those who owned the original BMW X5, which was built between 1999 and 2006, certainly do. So, let's say you own a first-gen X5 today ...

We revisit the first-generation BMW X5 (E53) to explore why it has become cool again. From running costs and reliability to child seat fitment, interior space, and comfort, this dad car review looks ...

Since picking up his first set of MicroMachine toy cars as a toddler, Chris knew he had a passion for automobiles embedded in his soul. It wasn't until he started flipping through car magazines a ...

The first-generation BMW X5 (E53) went into production back in 1999 and the Bavarian brand made sure the world knew it was an SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) as opposed to an SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle ...