BMW X5 (E70)

The BMW E70 is the second generation X5 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). It replaced the BMW X5 (E53) in November 2006. The second generation X5 features many new technological advancements including BMW's iDrive system as standard equipment and, for the first time in a BMW, an optional third row seat. This generation incorporates safety innovations for the crossover segment, such as a unique rear framing section to protect 3rd row occupants from injury due to an impact.^{[citation needed]}

The branding for the X5 from late 2008 onwards follows the new BMW nomenclature scheme, for example the X5 3.0d is now called the X5 xDrive35d, and the 4.8i is called the X5 xDrive48i. The BMW X5 M is a high performance derivative of the X5 and was introduced to the press at the New York Auto Show in April 2009, and started appearing in BMW dealerships in September 2009.The BMW M features the first M Power V-8 Turbo, 555 hp (414 kW) and 500 lb·ft (680 N·m) of torque, and comes with M Dynamic Performance Control for impressive handling.

In 2009, the xDrive35d diesel engine variant of the X5 was made available for sale in Canada and the United States, along with the BMW 335d sedan.^[6]

The X5 was revised for the 2011 year featuring new front bumper and air intakes as well as a variety of minor cosmetic changes. For the gasoline-powered X5 models, the naturally aspirated engines (N52 straight-6, N62 V8) were replaced by turbocharged engines (N55 single-turbo straight-6, N63 twin-turbo V8) which will also be mated to 8-speed automatic transmissions. The xDrive35d received the same exterior changes as the rest of the lineup but otherwise no other updates

Assembly	Greer, South Carolina, United States (BMW US Mfg. Co.) Toluca, Mexico (BMW de México)[Kaliningrad, Russia (Avtotor)
Engine	3.0 L 272 hp I6 3.0 L 306 hp I6 Single Turbo 3.0 L 265 hp Diesel TT I6 4.8 L 355 hp V8 4.4 L 555 hp V8 Twin Turbo
Transmission	6-speed automatic; 8-speed Prundletronic
Wheelbase	2,933 mm (115.5 in)
Length	4,860 mm (191.3 in)
Width	1,933 mm (76.1 in)
Height	2006–2008: 1,766 mm (69.5 in) 2009–: 1,776 mm (69.9 in)
Related	BMW X6