In 1999 BMW launched its first ever SUV, or SAV because it likes to name it, the X5. This was an enormous deal as for the previous 30 plus years it had constructed its popularity on making sport sedans and coupes. It ended up being a success for the model, just a few years later the X3 got here out, and ever since then it looks as if the variety of SUVs within the lineup has been increasing at an exponential fee. From X1, to X7, XM and iX, this information is for all of BMWs present SUV choices, and can assist hold you knowledgeable in regards to the present mannequin choices, in addition to if it has had a current refresh, or if you happen to can count on one quickly. Excluding the X3 sDrive 30i, and X5 sDrive 40i, all BMW SUVs at the moment bought in the USA are AWD.

BMW X1 / BMW X2

Up to date for 2023, the X1 has grown in each dimension and has misplaced the iDrive controller in favor of a touchscreen solely interface. It additionally has new styling, which I believe appears to be like nice, and is likely one of the finest trying BMWs as of late. The X2 was up to date shortly after the X1 for the 2024 mannequin 12 months. It has misplaced its small lifted hatchback look, gaining over 7 inches in size, and has changed into a real coupe model of the X1. It shares the identical inside with the X2, and each X1 and X2 can be found with a 4 Cylinder in two totally different trims, with a 7 Velocity DCT. Each are on the FWD UKL structure, however in contrast to final era, there are not any FWD choices at the moment out there, and the EV iX1 and iX2 usually are not being bought in the USA.

BMW X3 / BMW X4

Presently among the oldest fashions in BMWs lineup, the present era X3 got here out for the 2018 mannequin 12 months, and the coupe roofed X4 variant got here out a 12 months later for the 2019. For 2022, the X3 and X4 obtained a LCI which up to date the entrance and rear, in addition to a big inside replace, bringing the inside in keeping with different vehicles within the lineup. The X3 is on the market with RWD within the sDrive30i trim, however all different X3 and X4 trims are AWD. The X3 M got here out for 2020, and launched the S58 six-cylinder, which later went on to energy the M2/M3/M4. Spy images for the following era X3 have been going round lately, and the automotive is predicted to debut later this 12 months.

BMW X5

The present X5 was launched for 2019, with the sloped roof X6 variant popping out for 2020. For 2024, each vehicles have been facelifted. Updates embody a redesigned entrance finish, with the X6 being out there in M Sport trim solely, new taillights within the X5, and a big inside replace with greater screens working iDrive 8.5 with fewer bodily controls. The X5 xDrive 45e has been changed with the 50e. Advantages embody extra energy, with an extended EV driving vary as a consequence of a bigger battery. The M50i trims have been changed with M60i, that includes a true M S68 engine, which replaces the N63 beforehand out there.

The X5 M/X6 M engines have additionally been up to date, powered by the S68 engine as effectively. Each the X5 M and X M now share the X6’s extra uniquely formed kidneys, and now have horizontal slats to convey it in keeping with different current M merchandise. 3 row seats can be found on some fashions, however the third row ought to solely be reserved for brief journeys or for little kids as they’re very tight.

BMW X7

For shut to twenty years, the X5 was the biggest and best SUV BMW produced. There was no lifted counterpart for the 7 Sequence, however this modified in 2019 with the X7’s introduction. Being the identical width because the X5, however 9 inches longer, the X7 is a real three row SUV. It obtained a big replace in 2023, coinciding with the discharge of the all new 2023 7 Sequence. Updates included a completely redesigned entrance finish with cut up headlights just like the 7 Sequence, new taillights, and a brand new inside with iDrive 8. Like with the X5, the M50i trim has been changed with the M Powered M60i. And like with the 7 Sequence, there is no such thing as a full fats M variant. 

BMW XM

To the shock and horror of BMW followers in 2023, BMW launched the XM SUV. With a 122.2” wheelbase, equivalent to the X7 (a automotive the corporate doesn’t imagine deserves a M variant) that is BMW’s first “floor up” M automotive for the reason that 1978 M1. Coming in at over 6000 LBS, It encompasses a plug-in hybrid setup with the S68 Twin Turbo V8, foreshadowing what’s going to energy the upcoming subsequent era M5. Above the bottom XM, there may be the XM Label which was initially known as the XM Label Crimson. It options the identical engine with a unique state of tune, and places out over 700 horsepower.

BMW iX

In contrast to different present EVs in BMWs vary, the i4, i5, i7, the iX is a floor up devoted EV, just like the i3 that got here years earlier than. Unveiled in late 2020 for the 2022 mannequin 12 months, It’s across the dimension of a X5 being a bit longer, narrower and decrease, however is bigger inside as a result of benefits that include constructing a floor up EV. Presently out there in xDrive 50 and M60 trims, a facelift is coming quickly, count on the xDrive 50 get replaced with the xDrive 60, and M60 get replaced with the M70. Each may have extra energy, and extra vary.