High climber: BMW X5 heads up the brand's X family - wallpaper.com
While the Bavarian masters are still forging new markets for electric and hybrid cars with their award-winning 'i' range, the company's first foray into a distinctive mass-market sub-brand was marked by the arrival of its 'X' models, which helped... The first X car was the X5, released in 1999, a time when BMW was also Lord and master of the Land-Rover brand, the world's long-standing experts in off-roading. As a result, the X5 was capable from the outset, but when the two marques parted company the road was wide open for Land-Rover to head upmarket and for BMW to bolster the dynamic ability of its new SUVs. The X5's position at the top of the tree has been bolstered by the addition of the smaller X3 and X1 beneath it, while the more outrageous (and unquestionably vulgar) X6 shares much of its components beneath its swooping, fastback bodywork. Inside, BMW's IT expertise is very much in evidence - the company is now the one to beat when it comes to delivering a slick, simple and intuitive interface between maps, media and in-car systems. The dashboard is distinguished without being busy and the high driving position and easy ambience of the cabin make this a relaxed, easy car to drive, despite its size. Source: www.wallpaper.com
