BMW X5
Bavarian luxury crossover
The BMW X5 is a luxury midsize SUV manufactured by the German automaker BMW, first introduced in 1999.
It established the "Sports Activity Vehicle" category BMW uses for its SUVs, combining the elevated seating and cargo space of an SUV with performance-oriented handling.
The X5 competes with vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Audi Q7: They traded in their sedan for an X5.
Southeastern German state
- MunichBavaria's largest city
- AutobahnGerman federal highway system
- engineeringDesigning functional systems scientifically
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
craftsmanship · Teutonic · export · imported · roundel · Bimmer
Genre-blending work or transition
Rate velocity changes
- steeringControlling direction of movement
- handlingTreatment or management
- highwayMajor road for travel
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
navigation · commute · lane · overtake · throttle · braking · cornering · traction
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- inline-sixSix-cylinder engine configuration
- V8Eight-cylinder engine layout
- powertrainVehicle propulsion system
dynamism · responsiveness · boost · powerband · redline
Supplementary software component
- chargingRestoring electrical power
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- kilowatt-hoursUnit of electrical consumption
- emissionsSubstances released into air
Bavaria
Southeastern German state
- MunichBavaria's largest city
- AutobahnGerman federal highway system
- engineeringDesigning functional systems scientifically
precision · craftsmanship · Teutonic · export · imported · roundel · Bimmer
crossover
Genre-blending work or transition
utility · towing · liftgate · seating · passenger · mid-size
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
- steeringControlling direction of movement
- handlingTreatment or management
- highwayMajor road for travel
cruise · navigation · commute · lane · overtake · throttle · braking · cornering · traction
horsepower
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- inline-sixSix-cylinder engine configuration
- V8Eight-cylinder engine layout
powertrain · dynamism · responsiveness · boost · powerband · redline
leather
Tanned animal skin
plug-in
Supplementary software component
- chargingRestoring electrical power
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- kilowatt-hoursUnit of electrical consumption
- Luxury SUVsRange Rover, Porsche Cayenne, Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, G-Class
- Family Vehiclesminivan, SUV, crossover, people carrier, people mover
- German CarsAudi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen
BMW X5sedan
Enclosed passenger car
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